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This section provides an overview for nylon coatings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 nylon coating manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked nylon coating companies as of December, 2024: 1.Inter-Ion Inc., 2.Trans-Acc Inc, 3.TEF-S Koatings.
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Nylon coating is a technology used to coat the surface of an object with nylon, a polymer.
Nylon powder, a crystalline thermoplastic resin, adheres to the base material and melts on the surface of the base material to form a coating. There are many types of nylon, but nylon 11, which has excellent properties is widely used.
Nylon 11 is derived from castor oil, which is a plant-derived material, and thus has a low environmental impact. Nylon coating can impart high heat resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, weather resistance, and adhesion to base materials.
Nylon coatings are used in a variety of fields due to their properties. For example, nylon coatings are used on the surfaces of many products, such as industrial parts, home appliances, automobile parts, agricultural equipment, medical equipment, and even sporting goods.
In particular, they are actively used in areas where friction is likely to occur, where electricity needs to be cut off, or where durability needs to be enhanced. Coatings can be applied to products as small as less than 1 cm to as large as several meters. However, its acid resistance is low, and it cannot be used in acidic environments.
First, let us introduce the advantages and disadvantages of nylon coating.
The advantage of nylon coating is that it can impart high heat resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, seawater resistance, and weather resistance to the base material. This can extend the service life of the product.
It also serves as an insulator for electrical products because it does not conduct electricity. Furthermore, nylon coatings can change color, which is useful for enhancing the appearance of products.
Nylon 11 is plant-derived and safe, making it applicable to food sanitation laws. Therefore, it is known as one of the hygienic surface treatment methods that can be used for drainage pipes for drinking water.
The disadvantage of nylon coating is that acidic chemicals cannot be used. Caution should be exercised if the product is to be used under acidic conditions. However, since it is highly resistant to chemicals other than acidic ones, it can be used for a wider range of applications.
In addition, specialized machinery and techniques are required to apply nylon coating, which makes the initial investment essential.
Nylon coatings have a long history. Since nylon was first synthesized in 1935, its properties have attracted attention, and it has been used as a surface treatment for various products. Since then, as technology has evolved, higher quality nylon coatings have become possible, and are used in many products to date.
Nylon coating is mainly applied by either the fluidized dipping method, electrostatic powder coating method, or mini-coating method.
1. Fluidized Dipping Method
Nylon powder is placed in an immersion tank with porous septum walls and inert gas is filled from the bottom. The pressure generated by the inert gas causes the powder to float, and the heated base material is immersed in it. Only the melted powder particles adhere to the surface of the base material, which is then post-heated to form a uniform coating layer.
2. Electrostatic Powder Coating Method
The electrostatic powder coating method uses static electricity to adhere nylon powder to the object to be coated. In this method, nylon powder is electrically charged and sprayed onto the object to be coated.
The charged nylon powder is attracted to the object and adheres to it, then heated in a high-temperature furnace to melt the powder and form a uniform coating layer.
3. Mini-Coat Method
The mini-coat method is particularly suitable for applying nylon coatings to small parts. In this method, the nylon powder is deposited on the part after the part is preheated. The part is then placed in a hot oven to melt the powder and form a uniform coating layer.
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Inter-Ion, an ISO-certified company located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, is a manufacturer specializing in applied coatings, metal fabrication, machining, and engineering, established in 1993. The company offers a vast array of industrial powder and liquid coating solutions for various off-the-shelf and custom-engineered coating applications. The company also specializes in producing machinery parts made from aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and a wide range of plastics. It also offers continental hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings.
Trans-Acc is a provider of military CARC Coatings, liquid coatings, powder coatings, sandblasting, and pretreatment services in Cincinnati, Ohio, operated since 1967. The company has delivered its services to aerospace, automotive, defense, and other sectors. Its CARC coatings, usually epoxy or polyurethane, are formulated to provide the required resistance to harsh chemicals that are used to wash down military equipment. The company's quality management system is certified with ISO 9001.
Crest Coating, Inc., established in 1967, is a US ISO 9001:2015 certified coating applicator located in Anaheim, California. The company provides custom coating for metal, wood, ceramic, and plastic products. Their coating consists of various powders and liquids, including nylon, fluoropolymer, and Ryton Polyphenylene Sulfide, and they are a Licensed Industrial Applicator for several trademarked coatings, including Chemours, Halar, and Xylan. Additionally, the company provides screen and printing services. Their products and services are applied in the automotive, highway safety, furniture, electronics, and medical industries.
Fusion Coatings was established in 1969 and is a supplier specializing in providing coating applications located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Its coating applications are intended to fulfill industrial needs. These include high-volume powder coating, minicoat, paint spray, batch finishing, and partial dip nylon coating. By using powdered nylon, epoxy, polyesters, and polyethylene made specifically for the direct-to-metal application, the coating application is slip and sound dampening, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. Its quality management system complies with ISO 9001 standard.
Advanced Coating Technology, is a company founded in 1976 and is a supplier of powder coating application services in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The company pretreat and coat forged, cast, welded, machined, and stamped components that serve various industries and applications. Its services are offered to industrial and military clients. All of its inspection process systems meet the MIL-I-45208 and MIL-STD-45662 calibration system standards, as confirmed through customer quality audits and Government Source Inspections (GSI).
Precision Dip Coating, LLC, founded in 2006, headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, is a service supplier of custom dip coating services. The company's custom services includes plastisol coating, halar coating, fluid bed powder coating, electrostatic spray powder coating, which serve to industries such as medical, military, aerospace, automotive, and industrial. Its products are used for corrosion resistance and insulation, chemical resistance and non-stick applications, and for efficient and even coverage. The company also adheres and holds an ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Advanced Industrial Coatings (AIC), located in Stockton, California, and founded in 1984, is a supplier of industrial coating application services for clients from manufacturing sectors. The coatings it applies are produced by companies such as Axalta (formerly DuPont), Whitford Worldwide, Arkema, Solvay Solexis, Cardinal, and more. The company is an approved vendor for high-tech giants such as Applied Materials and Lam Research and has served medical, automotive, energy, aerospace, and semiconductor producers from the United States and Europe. The quality management system is certified with ISO 9001, and the company is a Dupont Certified Star Coater.
Wright Coating Technologies is a supplier of industrial and commercial powder coating in Kalamazoo, Michigan, since 1979. The company operates seven coating lines, including computer-controlled plastisol dipping, fluidized bed, three electrostatic spray lines for properly scaling each powder coating job, and two additional spray lines for specialized coating work. Its capabilities are suited to serve various industries, including electric vehicle (EV), aerospace and marine, alternative energy, appliance, automotive, consumer goods, and office furniture with any of their coating, assembly, or secondary operation needs. The company’s quality system is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Van Westrum Corp., founded Indianapolis, IN , in 1946 is a supplier of liquid and powder coatings. The company's product portfolio includes epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, and enamel coatings, Specialty Coatings based on industry needs and Custom Color Matching. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Construction. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service.
Progressive Coating, established in 1983 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a service supplier of custom coating services. The company offers a range of customized services, including powder coating, vinyl plastisol dip coating, and fluidized bed coating. These services cater to diverse industries such as furniture, medical, food processing, automotive, and industrial. Its secondary services include precision surface and thread masking, silk screening, kitting, and custom packaging. Additionally, the company has achieved ISO 9001:2008 registration with SRI Quality System Registrar.
TEF-S Koatings, an ISO-certified company incorporated in 1995, is a supplier of coatings located in Maharashtra, India. Its coatings addresses issues such as friction, sticking, corrosion, noise, and abrasion by creating functional surfaces. It include PTFE coating, FEP coating, PFA, PVDF, halar coating, NANO, and epoxy painting services. In providing its coatings, the company develops specialized materials, equipment, and application methods in its in-house laboratory. Its clients include Ultra Engineers, Bharat Electronics, and Shirodkar Preci Comp.
Latem Industries Ltd., a company in Cambridge, Ontario, is a supplier of metal finishing that has been operated since 1977. With more than 35 pieces of customized finishing equipment, the company demonstrate it's expertise in vibratory deburring, tumbling, polishing, burnishing, shot blasting and peening, parts washing, ultrasonic cleaning, and sanding. Its metal finishing solve rust, excess oils, unwanted sharp edges, and scaling problems. The company is operating under an ISO-certified quality management system.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter-Ion Inc. |
18.8%
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| 2 | Trans-Acc Inc |
14.6%
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| 3 | TEF-S Koatings |
14.6%
|
| 4 | Crest Coating, Inc. |
10.4%
|
| 5 | Advanced Coating Technology |
8.3%
|
| 6 | Progressive Coating |
8.3%
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| 7 | Fusion Coatings, Inc. |
6.3%
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| 8 | Latem Industries Ltd. |
6.3%
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| 9 | Precision Dip Coating |
6.3%
|
| 10 | Advanced Industrial Coatings |
2.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the nylon coating page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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10 | 83.3% |
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India
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1 | 8.3% |
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Canada
|
1 | 8.3% |
