After investing significant capital into facilities and/or equipment, most business owners commit themselves to preserving their investments. Applying the right protective coating can have a considerable effect on the longevity of the facilities and equipment. However, choosing the right coating requires a critical analysis of the challenges and hazards presented by the substrate’s end use…
A Guide to Metal Coatings | Aexcel Corp.
Coatings protect metal components and objects from damage like corrosion. Metal parts can be vulnerable to a variety of corrosion types, such as:
Understanding the Different Types of Industrial Coatings
Industrial coatings appear everywhere. They protect a diverse array of products from corrosion, wear and tear and decay, as well as bringing an aesthetic and colorful appearance to the coated surface or product. With OEM applications ranging from:
Aexcel Customer Helps Rebuild (And Restripe) Alaska After Earthquake
A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook Anchorage, Alaska on Friday November 30th. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the quake. Some roadways, however, did not survive the earthquake. Fortunately, a group of Anchorage’s most trusted contractors, including road striping contractor and long-time Aexcel traffic paint customer Pacific Asphalt, had the road up and running again in…
OEM Coating Surface Preparation Mistakes And How To Fix Them
Any experienced painter will tell you never to paint a dirty surface. The same is true for OEM paint lines. All well-run paint lines begin with sufficient surface preparation. Improper pretreatment will set any line up for failure regardless of applicator experienced or the quality of the coating. Over the 50 years we’ve been formulating…
How Much Do Industrial Coatings Cost?
There’s nothing more frustrating to supply chain managers and purchasing agents than not knowing how much something costs. With that in mind, here are some factors that contribute to the cost of an industrial coating and the effects they ultimately have on price.
Aexcel Receives Safety Award | Aexcel
This Spring, Aexcel an award from the Lake County Safety Council recognizing our commitment to safety in the workplace. The Bureau of Worker’s Compensation’s 100 Percent Achievement Award recognizes companies who go an entire year without a lost time injury.
Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist by Season | Aexcel
Asphalt parking lots are designed to last between 20 and 40 years, but a well-designed preventative parking lot maintenance program can extend your lot well beyond its life expectancy.
When to Use an Industrial Coatings Custom Formulation I Aexcel
Many OEM paint line operators shy away from using an industrial coatings custom formulation because they associate them with additional expenses. Sometimes, however, a business can’t afford not to use a custom formulated coating on their paint line.
How to Choose the Right Asphalt Sealcoat I Aexcel Corp.
Adding an asphalt sealcoat to your pavement preservation plan will help prolong the life of your asphalt. With dozens of sealcoat products out there, choosing the right sealer for your parking lot or driveway can be difficult. While weighing your options, consider the following factors: