Masking Issues
January 21, 2025When it comes to withstanding extreme heat, few materials perform as reliably as polyimide tape. Known for its outstanding durability and versatility, polyimide tape, also known by its trade name Kapton®, is indispensable in industries like automotive, aerospace...
November 15, 2024Custom masking kits are specifically designed to match the critical surfaces that need to be covered during coating, plating or wet spray applications. These templated kits ensure precise coverage, protecting areas that must remain free of coating, and improving...
August 29, 2024Selecting 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. Â Â Material compatibility: Ensure the...
December 05, 2023Custom masking solutions, while requiring a higher up-front investment, can significantly enhance operational efficiency and long-term profitability. Many companies hesitate to transition from standard, off-the-shelf masking products due to perceived cost concerns...
February 21, 2023Coating small parts, whether through powder coating or electrocoating, can present unique challenges. Since each part must be individually hung for full coverage and grounding, parts can come off the hook during a wash cycle or float off during immersion. One customer...
May 06, 2021Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) is the organic topcoat used on the majority of the armed service’ combat vehicles, aircraft, ordinance and tactical equipment. Its unique formulation allows coated vehicles to be decontaminated in the event of exposure to...
November 10, 2020Below is an excerpt from a featured article written for pfonline.com. Read the entire editorial HERE.
What differentiates CFS as a masking products supplier is the extent to which work with finishers on finding solutions to process problems. Masks generally fail...
March 03, 2020Chromic acid anodization (CAA) is the one of the oldest and most widely used processes in the aerospace and metal finishing industries. Type I Chromic Acid Anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a thin aluminum oxide film by rapidly controlling the...
February 18, 2020Masking caps and plugs need to fit properly in order to work as anticipated. Part III dives into what happens if those aren't quite right.
A new vehicle cab rolls down an e-coat line with 65 threaded holes which needed to be masked. A call is placed by a purchasing...
December 09, 2019Designed for e-coating, the patented vent plug is used for plugging and/or capping part sections that connect to a cavity, creating a path to relieve air pressure while maintaining a liquid tight seal. If air is not escaping, the vent seals itself, helping to safeguard...