Traction coatings
Traction coatings enable product to move through a manufacturing process at increased line speeds.
Why Traction Coatings?
In order to handle product and move it through the production process, traction is needed for grip to either pick it up or push / pull it along. Marcote traction coatings alter surface roughness, texture and hardness to control the level of grip (sometimes called non-skid), creating optimum drive without marking or scratching your product.
If your product has a sticky surface, then in addition to our coating providing the traction needed we can provide a non-stick top coat for release.
Performance Properties
- Friction control
- Abrasion resistance
- Non-stick
- Heat resistance
- Chemical resistance
The profile of the coated surface also impacts performance. Nickel alloys have very angular peaks while those Tungsten Carbide are more rounded. Rounded peaks are not going to snag on woven fabrics running over them for example.
Materials We Use
Marcote traction coating primarily come from the plasma coating range, or high friction polymer coatings:
- Nickel alloys
- Tungsten Carbide
- Polyurethane
- Epoxy
Common Uses for Traction Coating
Chutes
Feeder Bowls
Friction drives
Grip fingers
Rolls
Shafts
Tooling
Vacuum Plates
With our bespoke service we can adjust the coat thickness and surface roughness of our traction coatings to ensure you get the best out of your application.
All we need to know is the size of the part and what product it comes into contact with and we can recommend the best coating for you.
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