Masking FAQs

  1. Push weld nut plugs offer additional protection for lead-in and exit threads and are built to mask weld nuts

    Six Tips for Choosing the Best Masking Plug

    August 29, 2024

    Selecting the right masking plug depends on several factors, including the product application, the size or dimensions
    of the area to be masked, the environment, and the material. Here are some tips to help you choose:

    1.     Material...

  2. Masking Tapes for Powder Coating

    Powder Coating Tape Selection Guide

    February 24, 2021

    Powder coating is a dry finishing process that has become extremely popular since its introduction in North America in the 1960s. Representing over 15% of the total industrial finishing market, the global powder coatings market is expected to reach $16.55B...

  3. Mitigating Plug Loss in Powder Coating

    Minimizing Plug Loss - Q&A with CFS

    December 21, 2020

    Q. We are having issues with plug loss and leakage during coating. Rework is expensive – how can we mitigate this?

    A. Excellent question! There are many factors that influence plug loss or leakage. Here are some recommendations for avoiding plug...

  4. How to Clean Used Masking Plugs

    Cleaning Masking Caps & Plugs - Q&A with CFS

    August 26, 2020

    Q – We use silicone masking caps and plugs in our powder coating line. After a few uses the paint builds up and begins to flake off during the subsequent wash cycles, contaminating the finish. How can we clean these to get the most use out of them?...

  5. masking plugs that have been used for powder coating or wet painting

    A Guide to the Cost of Failed Masking in Finishing - Part I

    October 01, 2019

    A Guide to the Cost of Failed Masking in Finishing Processes

     

    A rack of discards sits in the middle of the room. Shelves of streaked parts, awaiting their disposal. “What happened”, we ask? “Oh, the plugs must have leaked as...