Dip Coating

Process that consists of applying a coating to a part by simple dipping in a bath. For example, this method is used to coat tools with Plastisol or to produce gloves. Metal parts are preheated, dipped, and then post heated. During the dip, heat in the parts gels the surrounding material. The hotter the parts and the longer the dip, the thicker the gelled coating. During the "cure", the plastisol fuses. Naturally, temperatures and dipping profiles are critical in determining the amount of plastisol buildup on the part. Prior to plastic coating the object to be coated can be "primed". The primer will make the coating adhere to the part.