Coatings Technology Blog

Applications: Food Processing

How Tufram® Keeps Gummy Candy Molds in Good Shape

Gummy candy manufacturers resolve wear and sticky issues with USDA/FDA-compliant Tufram®.

When Dough Handling Gets Sticky, Plasmadize® Rises to the Challenge

When a food processor needed help reducing dough residue on baking equipment, Plasmadize rose to the challenge.

Magnaplate PFAS-Free Coatings Meet Non-Stick Requirements and Regulatory Targets

With new PFAS regulations and updates constantly emerging, it pays to be prepared with a Magnaplate PFAS-free coating.

Going Against the Grain: Nedox® PFAS-Free Coating Prevents Rice Cake Buildup at High Temperatures

A rice cake manufacturer uses Nedox® 10K3 to prevent sticky residue issues and minimize cleaning frequency.

Lectrofluor® Smooths the Flow of Dried Fruit To Keep Portions Consistent

Lectrofluor® ensured an anti-stick surface plus wear reduction for a solid filling machine used to package dried fruits.

A Nedox Coating Keeps Battery Powders Pure

The powder and bulk solids industry can trust Magnaplate engineered coatings to improve and ensure product purity.

Engineered Coatings Keep Equipment Free From Residue and Hang-ups

Magnaplate engineered coatings enhance and protect metal components from sticky substances and ensure proper mold release.

Don’t Get Stuck - Engineered Coatings Address Sticky Substances in Many Industries

When sticking threatens equipment uptime and reliability, engineered coatings can protect your machine surfaces and improve their non-stick properties.

Engineered Coatings Solve Sticking Issues in Food Processing Equipment

Magnaplate offers a wide range of engineered coatings that protect food production machines and equipment and keeps them running at their best.

Evaluating Coatings? Don’t Forget About Thermal Sprays

When selecting your surface protection coating, be sure to also consider thermal sprays.

Mind Your Metal - Coating Conversations on Food and Bulk Solids [On—demand Webinar]

Food processing and bulk solids operations share many of the same objectives - maximizing runtime, high production and throughput, lower maintenance costs and long equipment lifetime. However, issues like part replacement, preventative maintenance and cleaning can hinder those goals. 

Learn How Infused Polymers Give Our Engineered Coatings an Edge

To protect metal surfaces from damage, you have several methods to choose from. Many vendors provide surface enhancement offerings that range from plating to powders to paint-on processes, all of which can offer a fair amount of protection.

Electroless Nickel Plating - Understand Your Options

When it comes to protecting parts against corrosion and wear, electroless nickel (EN) plating has been around for a long time—in fact, more than two centuries.

Inside Magnaplate’s Culture of Continuous Improvement

When you learn that a company has earned AS9100 certification, you know it is committed to continuously improving its operations.

Video - Engineered Coatings for Powder and Bulk Solids Handling

In powder and bulk solids handling processes, many conditions can hinder equipment reliability and performance.

Engineered Coating Unsticks Food Processing Operation

Sticky glues and adhesives as well as wear and abrasion are particularly common threats to machine reliability, and they can halt production as workers clean and repair the damage. Over time, these interruptions can significantly impact the bottom line.

Engineered Coatings Give Old Parts New Life

When machine parts wear out, they can hurt the plant’s productivity and costs. While replacing these parts may be appropriate, MRO professionals should consider refurbishing them with the help of engineered surface enhancement coatings.

Engineered Coatings Optimize Powder and Bulk Solids Equipment Output

In the powder bulk solids industry, precise metering and efficient material feeding are critical. However, several conditions can hinder machine performance and affect lifetime.

Video - Engineered Coatings for Food Processing

Throughout the food processing process, a variety of conditions can affect your equipment’s performance and reliability.

How Engineered Coatings Help Packaging Machines Run Smoothly

Fast-paced, high-volume production facilities cannot afford downtime caused by poorly performing packaging equipment.

Synergistic Coatings Keep Food Processing Equipment Running Efficiently and Longer

When it comes to food processing applications, the types of equipment that need protection are as varied as the threats they face. Whether you specify or upgrade molds, hoppers, pneumatic cylinders, extruders or guillotine blades, protecting that equipment is a top priority.

Coatings Protect Automated Equipment Across Multiple Industries

Engineered coatings keep automated machinery running smoothly, increasing throughput and helping to maintain 24/7 operation.

How Engineered Coatings Extend Equipment Lifetime [White Paper]

How engineered coatings extend equipment lifetime, protecting parts from wear, abrasion and corrosion.

Magnaplate Plasmadize®

Synergistic thermal spray Plasmadize includes polymer infusion, and when applied mechanically bonds to the substrate, altering its surface properties.

How Metal Coatings Give The Dry Bulk Solids Industry An Edge

When it comes to bulk solids metering and handling machines, metal coatings play a crucial role. For one, they help reduce friction on metal feeders and prevent sticking. They also protect feeder components from wear.

Nedox® 605 Eases Cleanup In Defense System Winding Mandrel

Engineered coating Nedox 605 eases cleanup in a defense system's winding mandrel, preventing troublesome residue from clinging to parts.

Finding A Chrome Replacement Solution In A Nedox® Smart Coating

Nedox smart coating can replace and ultimately exceed chrome for technical benefits that include wear resistance, corrosion resistance and low friction.

Get To Know Tufram Coatings

This video shows how Tufram coatings for aluminum far outperform conventional hard anodizing when it comes to corrosion resistance, friction reduction and hardness.

Boost Uptime and Cleanliness in Food Processing Applications with Engineered Coatings

Boost uptime and cleanliness in food processing applications with engineered coatings that handle the demands of 24/7 plant schedules and rigorous cleaning routines.

Metal Coating Technologies Provide Critical Edge For Dry Bulk Solids Handling Leader

Metal coatings technologies provide a critical edge in dry bulk solids handling—reducing friction, preventing material buildup, increasing lifespan and more.

Upgrade from Nedox Basic Electroless Nickel For Better Performance

Upgrade from Nedox Basic electroless nickel for improved hardness and better performance, especially in chemically corrosive environments.

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