The epoxy offers excellent corrosion resistance, and the acrylic excellent weatherability. The quality of finish gives Onan products a clear advantage over the competition s, Knudtson says. Several factors the pressure to reduce VOCs, the aging conveyor and pretreatment system, the size and shape of the parts and the need to apply only one color all pointed to E-coat as the logical choice for Onan. For other companies, that may not be the case. Knudtson recommends that a firm first undertake a careful, introspective analysis by representatives from all departments before converting to a new finishing process.
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