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One of the industries we work with extensively is the Furniture/Office Furniture Industry, serving over 20 customers. There is a constant need in the Furniture Industry to develop newer, innovative, and better products. This means that furniture OEM’s oftentimes rely on us to help them accomplish making their products better. Our experience allows us to provide unique solutions to difficult problems for our customers, and through that we gain the absolute trust of our customers who continue to work with us for their furniture coating needs. 

The powder coating process uses dry, free-flowing powder that is applied either by fluidized bed or electrostatically. When the coating is cured under heat, it forms into a much more rugged coating than conventional paint, and has a very aesthetically pleasing, durable finish. Sometimes you need more than just traditional powder coating – that’s where Heat Resistant Powder Coating comes in. It’s even more rugged and durable in its ability to resist abrasion and corrosion. Heat Resistant Powder Coating can withstand heat up to 1200°F. 

The Nylon we use, Nylon 11, has many advantages over other coating materials. Unlike many coating materials, it is environmentally friendly because it is derived from natural vegetable oil made from castor beans. The versatility of Nylon 11 is unparalleled and extremely high performing under intense conditions such as extreme hot or cold or high humidity. In this post we will look at the benefits of Nylon 11. 

Typically wet paint should be used in applications where the material being finished cannot withstand the heat necessary for powder coating. In nearly every other scenario, powder coating is superior. Powder coating is a dry finishing process that is used for protective and ornamental finishes in manufacturing. Over the years, powder coating has been made available in an increasing range of colors and textures. In this post we will look at five ways powder coating is the best option for your product finishing needs. 

Wright Coating Technologies is committed to providing clients with a one-stop, all-in-one solution to their coating needs. Whether your application requires powder, chrome powder, copolymer PE, Plastisol coating or other specialized coatings, we have the experience and knowhow to handle every aspect of the process. In addition to our coating solutions, we offer a line of value added services that can simplify your manufacturing and distribution processes.

For more than 37 years, Wright Coating has provided customers with technical expertise and personal service while consistently aiming to exceed our customers’ expectations. Wright partners with our customers to assist in their various coating needs and provides a variety of additional services to add value for our customers.

Chrome plating is a process that is used to electroplate an object with a thin layer of chromium. The technique’s full name, hexavalent chromium plating, sheds light on one of its major disadvantages. Hexavalent chromium is a potent and toxic form of chromium that is heavily regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Known to be a carcinogen and dubbed a “priority pollutant” and “hazardous constituent” by various environmental acts, hexavalent chromium – and the chrome plating process – leads to the creation of hazardous waste.

Plastisol coating is applied to products for a number of reasons, such as increasing the aesthetic appeal, providing a better tactile experience and allowing for easier handling. If you've ever used tools with a soft, pliable grip – pliers, wrenches and more – then you have firsthand knowledge of the advantages of plastisol. 

For specialized applications that demand precision thickness, Wright Coating's proprietary Wrylon process is an innovative, effective option. Capable of utilizing a range of powders and nylon powders, Wrylon offers an assortment of benefits, from aesthetic customizability to increased durability.

From the dusky hues of azure blue (RAL 5009) to the cheerful notes of heather violet (RAL 4003), we now have an online listing of the powder coating color options available here at Wright Coating.

Finding the perfect coating for your project can be a difficult task, especially if you’ve never worked with coating materials before. 

We receive many questions from our customers wanting to learn more about what Wright has to offer, so we put together a list of frequently asked questions to make it easier to learn.

Copolymer PE is a general purpose thermoplastic Powder Coating with an exhaustive list of applications.

In addition to vibration dampening, key features of this coating include chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, water resistance, and electricity resistance.

This environmentally safe coating is exceptionally durable, and resistant to corrosion allowing it to be ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Powder Coating produces a controlled film thickness that provides a uniform coating.

As the only approved applicator of this Rilsan Nylon 11 coating in the Midwest, we take pride in applying this high quality coating with precision and accuracy.

Our value added services provide you with the tools and resources needed to finish your job on time. 

When you get your Powder Coating done from Wright, you know your customers won’t have to deal with unsightly cracking or chipping on their high quality exercise machines down the road.

During testing, our heat resistant powder coating was tested at 1100°F and with 240 hours of exposure to salt and humidity. The result was that the coating contained most of its color and gloss and showed no signs of cracking or degrading.

In 1979 Allen Wright opened the doors of Wright Coating Company and started with two vinyl plastisol dipping lines. Since then our ability to coat with PVC has improved and expanded. We have added Powder Coating s and then expanded into Nylon 11. We are able to coat plastisol with our computer controlled dipping process or electrostatically. After we got comfortable with those we created our own proprietary processes: ClassicKote and Wrylon.

Wrights ability to serve the furniture industry has grown since our beginnings in 1979. Currently we serve over 20 customers in the Furniture and Office Furniture industry. We work closely with our customers to find solutions that work for them. 

What exactly is Powder Coating?

There are two types: Thermoplastic Powder and Thermoset Polymer. Thermoplastic Powder is generally applied with a fluidized bed process. First, the part is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the powder. Then, the heated part is dipped into a pool of free-flowing powder. As the part is dipped the powder around it melts and forms a smooth homogenous bond coating the surface. It can also be applied with an electrostatic spray process, where the part is heated to a temperature above the melting point of the powder, and then the powder is sprayed onto the heated part. The powder, upon contact, will melt onto the part and form a strong coating. 

Wet Paint is the preferred choice for use on parts produced by many of the same industries. We don’t think of Wet Paint and Powder Coating as competing options, but complementary ones that create complete product harmony.

Wright Coating Technologies offers a variety of medical specialty coatings, but within this range of coatings, one of the fastest growing demands from the market is for anti-microbial Powder Coating.

Not surprisingly, perhaps, the demand for this coating which fights the spread of germs comes from more than the medical field. End-user Industries besides health care looking to use antimicrobial powder coating include food, furniture, electronics, construction and more.

Plastisol is a great choice for coating metal parts that need to look great and work better. It is a PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) material and once it's heated it gels and fuses into a smooth homogenous bond.

Our heat resistant coatings are designed to be used between temperatures of 600° F and 1100° F on a continuous basis. That means when your product needs to withstand constant high temperatures it won't let you down.

Now, you can give engineered, filled or non-filled materials, and non-conductive, nylon-reinforced plastic all the decorative protection only powder coating can provide.