Wilson & Gilkes operates our powder coating plant onsite for improved control and quality of metal fabricated components

Wilson & Gilkes onsite powder coating is part of the complete sheet metal component fab­ri­ca­tion solution

A popular option for fab­ri­cat­ed sheet metal com­po­nents is powder coated finishes.

Wilson & Gilkes has been powder coating metal com­po­nents for more than 50 years. The ex­pe­ri­ence, onsite control and ISO 9001 quality system reduces the risk of delays and errors for our business partners.

Wilson & Gilkes powder coating service is eco­nom­i­cal, safe, clean, and eco-friendly.

Powder coating is a type of pro­tec­tive and dec­o­ra­tive coating that is applied elec­tro­sta­t­i­cal­ly as a dry powder and then cured in an oven. The curing process heats the dry powder allowing it to flow and form a tough, solid film. The key dif­fer­ence between powder and liquid coatings is that powder does not require a solvent and is VOC free, therefore making it a less hazardous coating.

En­vi­ron­men­tal Safety

Powder coating exhibits many en­vi­ron­men­tal ad­van­tages. Powder coatings are VOC free and produce virtually no waste as any reclaim generated during the ap­pli­ca­tion process can be captured and recycled with nearly 100% use of the coating. Because the powder is free of toxic chemicals and solvents, it’s regarded as safe for usage and disposal. The processes release no harmful chemicals into the air.

Dura­bil­i­ty

Dura­bil­i­ty is the major feature of the powder coated finish. Powder coatings have a rep­u­ta­tion for superior hardness and dura­bil­i­ty. Widely used on items such as agri­cul­tur­al equipment, lawn­mow­ers, outdoor furniture and other well used objects.

Range of Colours & Finishes

One of the biggest benefits of the method is the potential for cus­tomiza­tion. At Wilson & Gilkes we can provide a variety of powder coating options and colours. A popular choice is Interpon D1000. This exhibits a tougher cured film which provides superior damage re­sis­tance to packaging materials. The ‘anti-mar’ finish and advanced powder tech­nol­o­gy combine to protect the surface from abrasions whether in-situ or during transport.  

Ef­fi­cien­cy

Because of the elec­tro­mag­net­ic energy used to apply the powder to parts, there’s almost no waste in the powder coating process. Our ex­pe­ri­enced team will apply as much (or as little) powder as necessary in one ap­pli­ca­tion. Rather than allowing the parts to dry between coats, every­thing is done at once, which saves money and time.

Quality

The powder coating ap­pli­ca­tion and drying processes create a finish not found in any other paint product. Because the powder melts and reforms as a solid, it creates a smooth surface without drips or runs.

Wilson & Gilkes Powder coatings are:

• Solvent-free
• Reduced risk of fire
• Lead-free
• Ease of waste disposal
• No hazardous materials used during clean up
• No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
• Contain no toxic heavy metals such as lead or chromium (VI)
• No paint sludge from a spray booth
• Overspray can be reused
• Improved pro­duc­tiv­i­ty
• One coat system, simple process
• Can build high film thick­ness­es easily, up to 150 microns with one coat
• No costly removal and re­pro­cess­ing of solvents
• Highly durable
• Low carbon footprint

Using Aus­tralian suppliers will reduce supply risks.

Wilson & Gilkes designs and man­u­fac­tures 100% in Australia. No supply chain risk.

Contact us on (+61) 2 9914 0900 or sales@gilkon.com.au