Coil coating allows for tight control over the paint application process. First the metal passes through a cleaning station to remove surface contaminants and oils. The metal is then pretreated, which provides protection against corrosion and creates a molecular bond between the metal and paint. OCM uses primer on most products to improve paint adhesion and to maintain control over the finish color. Top-coats are painted over the primer, with each coat baking in separate ovens to fully cure. OCM's state-of-the-art emissions control system protects the environment. Because it is applied by rollers, not sprayers, paint is never airborne, eliminating waste and pollution. Coil coated metals provide long-lasting performance. Together this makes coil coating efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. OCM offers a variety of paint systems including PVDF, Polyester, Silicone-Modified Polyester (SMP), and Epoxy. Most colors are made in-house, which allows for custom matching, smaller batches, and shorter lead-times.
PVDF Colors
• 35 year warranty for color fade, chalk, crack, and peel.
• Best UV resistance
• Suitable for exterior applications such as roofing and wall panels
• Wide range of colors and glosses.
SMP Colors
• Modified polyester for longer performance and color retention than conventional Polyester.
• 40 year warranty (but with more allowable fade compared to PVDF)
• Mid-range price and performance (lower price than PVDF, better performance than polyester)
• Harder finish than PVDF for improved scratch resistance.
• Applications include roofing, wall panels, roll-up doors, raingutters.
• Full range of colors and glosses (including bright colors and high-gloss)
Polyester Colors
• 10 year warranty for color fade, chalk, crack, and peel.
• Great for interior applications such as ceilings. Also used for rain gutters, garage doors, and signage.
• Lower cost
• Hard finish for superior scratch/abrasion resistance
• Full range of colors and glosses (including bright colors and high-gloss)
Material/Capacity |
12" Paint Line |
36" Paint Line |
48" Paint Line |
Aluminum |
.012" - .063" |
.008" - .063" |
.024” - .063” |
Steel |
.010" - .057" |
.010" - .046" |
.012” - .047” |
Stainless |
.010" - .043" |
.010" - .043" |
Not Available |
Entry/Exit I.D |
12", 16", or 20" |
16" or 20" |
16”, 20”, or 24” |
Max coil weight |
5,000 lbs. |
10,000 lbs. |
20,000 lbs |
Linear Feet min. |
850 LF |
850 LF |
1400 LF |