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Custom Industrial Coatings Built Around Manufacturing Requirements

Industrial coatings need to perform in production, not just in testing.

Aexcel develops industrial coatings for manufacturers, production environments, and industrial applications where coating performance, process compatibility, and repeatability matter.

The right coating depends on more than the substrate. It also has to account for how the product is applied, how it cures, what conditions it will face, and how it needs to hold up over time.

Structural Steel

Matching the Coating to the Application

Different applications place different demands on a coating system.

Industrial coating applications may include:

  • Industrial equipment and fabricated components
  • Structural steel and concrete surfaces
  • Tanks, piping, and process systems
  • Packaging and transportation components
  • Specialty industrial parts and assemblies

Depending on the use, the coating may need to stand up to abrasion, chemical exposure, outdoor conditions, heat, moisture, repeated handling, or demanding production environments.

Coatings may be developed for metal, concrete, plastic, wood, and other substrates while accounting for application methods, curing requirements, operating conditions, and long-term use.

Painting color top coat on steel structure with spray gun at industrial factory.

Performance Requirements Shape the Formula

Different industrial environments call for different coating chemistries.

Depending on the application, Aexcel may work with epoxy, urethane, acrylic, alkyd, or other specialty coating systems selected around the substrate, operating conditions, and production requirements.

Whether the priority is corrosion protection, appearance, cure speed, or environmental resistance, the formula needs to support how the coating will actually be used.

A part being spray painted with a protective coating in an industrial setting Surface finishing process

From Development to Production

A coating that works in testing still has to work in manufacturing.

Aexcel works with manufacturers developing a new coating system, replacing an existing product, or solving a production challenge. The goal is to identify a coating that fits both the application and the production environment.

For projects that require formula development or modification, Aexcel also offers custom formulation services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does switching coatings mean I need new application equipment?
Not necessarily. A good custom formulator should understand your equipment and process before recommending a formula. In many cases, the right formula can be built to fit into your current manufacturing process without requiring new equipment.
How can I make my coating cure faster?
Faster cure time may come from changes to the coating itself or the application environment, such as added heat, lower humidity, thinner film thickness, drying additives, or a faster-drying resin system. Aexcel can review the coating and production environment to help identify the right path.
Why do industrial coatings fail?
Coating failure usually comes down to one of three things: the formula, the manufacturing process, or the surface. The coating may not be formulated for the end-use environment, may not fit the way it is applied, or may be incompatible with the substrate.
Is a custom industrial coating more expensive?
A custom coating may have a higher product price than an off-the-shelf option, but the right formula can reduce failures, rework, work-in-process inventory, and line inefficiencies.

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