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Many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) prefer using stainless steel for its strength and durability. The material offers a versatile, relatively low-maintenance option compared to other metals. Some common concerns for stainless steel include galling and galvanic corrosion. Galling is a type of wear that occurs when two surfaces rub together, and galvanic corrosion can weaken connections when dissimilar metals are used together.
At RIE Coatings, we have experience helping OEMs achieve specialty coatings since 1987. Our company provides reliable solutions for corrosion protection, chemical resistance and dry film lubrication for various applications. Learn how we helped a client overcome dip spin coating challenges for stainless steel fasteners.
In the stainless steel fastener industry, dip spin coatings offer a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance corrosion resistance and prevent galling in harsh environments. The process involves immersing the fasteners in a material and spinning the components to remove excess coating. The technique aims to recreate a consistent coating, even on complex shapes.
As a trusted partner for coating solutions, we’re passionate about helping clients optimize their products. One of our clients specializes in providing stainless steel fasteners for OEMs across marine, wastewater management and outdoor furniture markets. They requested a consultation to discuss an issue with their dip spin coating thickness — their process resulted in quality issues with their internal and external thread binding and rejected parts.
Our experts responded to our client right away and scheduled a consultation to learn more about their issues with stainless steel fastener applications. We asked questions to gather a detailed understanding of their dip spin coating techniques provided by a previous vendor. Leveraging our industry expertise, we suggested solutions to prevent excess thickness and inconsistent results.
With our advice, our client optimized their stainless steel coatings. The transformation helped increase their team’s productivity and provided more reliable, quality-controlled fasteners. They were able to shorten their previous vendor’s lead time of six to eight weeks to one to two weeks. We’re happy to help them optimize their profits and continue fostering long-lasting relationships with OEMs.
INDUSTRY: Marine, Outdoor Furniture, Wastewater Management
SERVICES: Stainless Fasteners