Powder coating is a very durable paint job that exceeds the benefits of regular paint and can last for many years. However, even the most durable items can eventually get wore down by use, the weather, and buildup. The best way to stop this from happening to your newly powder coating item is to make […]
I ordered zinc…..not chrome….are you sure these are zinc? Looks can be deceiving they say. But not when you know what quality levels and chemistry that Professional Plating supplies on their zinc rack plating lines. While others exist to try and hit for average, we are set up to exceed! Your parts and your end-use […]
With recent blogs we have highlighted Electroplating and Powder coating as some of the most efficient and durable ways to finish products here at Professional plating. But what is the difference between the two and when do you want to use each? Electroplating, like the name suggests, uses an electric current that gets passed through […]
Today’s consumer is always in search of the most efficient and long-lasting way to complete a project. That’s why many consumers look to powder coating in order to quickly paint their products and save money. But when should you use it? From our previous blogs, we know that powder coating is a dry powder application […]
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Before determining the pros and cons of powder coating, we have to define what powder coating is. Powder coating is a dry powder application applied electrostatically and cured under uv light or heat. It creates a more durable coating than regular paint and can be used to coat metals, appliances, bicycles, motorcycles, vehicles, etc that […]
Consumers today expect high quality and durability when they invest their money, so manufacturers have to deliver a visually appealing product that will last and perform. The team at Professional Plating uses the latest technology in electrodeposition (e-coating) that consumers expect to invest in because we take pride in the work we do. If you’ve […]
The headline is referring to legendary road racing speed park, Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. Professional Plating is proud to announce associate sponsorship for this weekends NASCAR Xfinity Series “Henry 180” weekend. Race fans will have the opportunity to watch some of NASCAR’s future stars as they test their skills on the storied 4-mile, […]
Zinc plating has been around for decades and is the first line of defense to fight against rust and corrosion. For those who often work with steels and metals in general, they will know the benefits of zinc plating and how important it is to keep up standard maintenance to prevent aging. Its low-cost plating […]
Professional Plating (PPI) has been a preferred supplier and partner of Lincoln Industries for more than ten years. Currently, PPI processes and finishes more than 130 different part numbers for Lincoln Industries. Over the years PPI has become a key player in Lincoln Industries growth strategy as a member of Lincoln Industries’ supplier advisory council. At Lincoln Industries, we rely on PPI and their competent people to meet customer commitments, projects quality requirements and timelines. PPI continuously meets our demanding criteria for delivery performance, customer support and business impact. During the last couple years we have re-sourced multiple projects from poor performing suppliers to PPI. Cosmetic gloss powder is a difficult finish and very few companies have the systems and the technical abilities that PPI has, to be able to consistently process it successfully. Lincoln Industries people and PPI people have very close business relationships at each level and work closely on a daily basis. We appreciate PPI’s commitment as we work together to meet or exceed the high expectations of our customers.
