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PRODUCTS & PROCESSES
Midlands based manufacturer Unifabs
expands capabilities through state
of the art powder coating facility!
Unifabs have been at the forefront of
cutting edge sheet metal fabrication since
2007, their customers span multiple sectors,
from point-of-sale and retail, through to
automotive and HVAC. Unifabs’ continued
success is supported through their excellent
reputation for delivering high quality
manufactured products combined with
fi rst class service and reliability.
A recent addition to Unifabs’ capabilities is a product finishing line,
a significant investment that complements the existing manufacturing
capabilities, allowing Unifabs to take products from initial design
concept stage to the finished article.
Managing Director, Jason Austin explained, “Unifabs ambition has
always been to offer the complete end-to-end solution to customers,
this is supported through our investment in best in class manufacturing
machinery, coupled with the best people. Our recent award for
‘Excellence in Industry’ speaks to the exceptional service we deliver
every day. When it came to investing in our new powder coating
facility it was imperative we selected the right partner for our business,
we are about delivering exceptional results”.
The powder
booth pictured
to the left is an
advanced fast
colour change
system from
market leaders
Gema Europe.
The booth
benefits from
the latest
innovations
including the
MagicControl
4.0 Gema’s
pioneering interface for Smart Factory Automation, the system
control ensures intelligent networking for all application components
providing greater efficiency and management of the process.
The system also benefits from the latest OptiFlow powder pump
technology, OptiFlow injectors can feed more powder with less
compressed air, reducing the wear of the injectors and of the guns
and increasing efficiency. All connections are equipped with a robust
quick release mechanism enabling rapid access to all parts and
allowing disconnection and reassembly with ease.
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Jason continued “Whilst the same high standards are required across
all parts processed in the Unifabs facility, the nature of them can
vary significantly. This meant certain technical challenges had to
be overcome when selecting the right system for the variety of work”.
The new powder coating system had to be able to handle:
High volumes of sheet metal products
A range of base sheet metal substrate materials
A wide variety of shapes and sizes
The ability to change colour quickly with maximum flexibility
Environmental considerations as well energy and powder consumption
Ease of use for operators and training programs available
Meet the highest quality demands and finish requirements
Ongoing support and training available to support the investment
going forward
Finishing Department Operations Manager, Steve Penney said of the
chosen system, “It’s a fantastic system and our investment is living up
to expectation, it’s a high speed, multi-metal and highly flexible line
that delivers exceptional coating results. With rapid colour changes,
highly efficient powder management and pre and post touch up
stations, it’s the perfect system for the volume and variety of products
we manufacture and for the quality we demand of ourselves”.
Managing Director, Jason Austin finished by saying, “By adding
Gema’s flagship powder coating system to the facility we are now
in a position to fulfil our ambition and provide our customers with
a true end-to-end solution”.
For more information on Gema’s leading powder coating
technologies please visit www.gemapowdercoating.com
or contact Leon Hogg on 01202763942 or email
[email protected] to fi nd out more about Unifabs then
please visit their website www.unifabs.eu or email [email protected]
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