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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. 60 JANUARY 2019 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] read online: www.surfaceworld.com