For manufacturers in the Defense Industry, every piece of equipment and every component must meet the most stringent requirements. Military equipment and parts must be reliable, durable, and precise. To ensure requirements are met, advanced industrial finishing solutions are extremely important. The most often used finishing solutions for this industry segment include metal plating, shot blasting, and paint/coatings application.

Metal Plating Processes

Metal plating is a process where a thin layer of one metal is deposited onto the surface of another material, to enhance its properties like corrosion resistance and hardness. Metal plating creates a protective coating on the receiving metal. Metal plating technology includes:

Electroplating – uses an electric current to deposit the metal ions onto the surface

Anodizing – thickens the metal’s natural oxide layer

Electroless plating – A chemical reaction that creates a uniform coating without using electricity

Chemical film – A chromate-based coating that protects against corrosion and improves electrical conductivity

Few industries demand more metal plating than the Defense Industry. Production Systems provides specialized solutions for the metal plating process, such as conveying systems and industrial ovens to incorporate into the process.

Shot Blasting

Shotblasting is a method used to clean, peen or polish metal. Shot blasting is used in almost every industry that uses metal, and is heavily used in manufacturing for the military. Shot blasting improves durability and corrosion protection, and maintains precise surface finishes.

Production Systems offers pretreatment and surface prep booths, including sanding and grinding booths for blasting processes. Contact us to learn if our booths meet your company’s requirements for shot blasting.

Paint and Powder Coatings

Industrial coatings protect industrial components and machines, while achieving a beautiful appearance. Benefits of industrial paint and coatings include:

  • Protection: Prevents corrosion, wear, and chemical damage; increases resistance to environmental factors.
  • Appearance: Enhances the appearance of products, which can increase marketability

Proper application of industrial coatings is very important for the finish to be flawless and effective. Production Systems offers paint spray booths and powder coating booths. Our booths allow manufacturers to apply coatings in a controlled environment, maintaining a clean work space, and protecting the rest of the facility.

Contact Production Systems to learn more about our industrial finishing products. We understand the needs of the Defense Industry and look forward to discussing them with you.