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When to Use Plastisol As a Coating

At Precision Dip Coating, we provide innovative solutions to your coating needs. Our in house engineering team provides industrial design and development solutions; value added services and supply chain solutions that will save you time and money. We serve various industries, and our coating services include; Plastisol Dip Coating, Electrostatic Spray Powder Coating, Fluid Bed Powder Coating, and Halar Coatings.

What is Plastisol?

Plastisol is a thermoplastic liquid polymer that is created from a PVC resin, stabilizer and plasticizer. The following properties make Plastisol ideal for molding and coating processes:

  • It is versatile as it can be used on various substances
  • Offers aesthetic value as it gives a smooth finishing to almost any surface.
  • Is available in a variety of colors and textures
  • Is resistant to most chemicals and is very durable.

When should it be used?

Plastisol is used in the manufacturing of:

  • Automotive products
  • Medical equipment
  • Electrical fittings
  • Hand Tools
  • Plumbing appliances
  • The manufacture of screen printing inks
  • Manufacture of large volumes of products like bottles

How to know if you are choosing the right coating?

An expert is best suited to advise you on the best coating for a part. However, the following are general pointers when determining the use of Plastisol for product finishing:

  • Plastisol can be used on various substances like metal, plastic, glass, wood and ceramics as long as they can withstand the operating temperatures that come with the dip coating process.
  • When looking to create an ergonomic grip or handle
  • For parts that need a thick coating, or chemically resistant coating
  • When dielectric strength is required
  • For parts that only need coating on a specific area without the need for expensive masking.

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