Curing Water Based Paint On Plastic

A company that coats plastic components with a water based paint approached Fostoria Industries with a need for an infrared curing system. The end products are automotive interior parts, such as door panels, instrument panel bezels, & side trim. The water-based paint improves the appearance of the product and increases its resistance to UV exposure.  

Fostoria’s lab testing capability allowed different oven configurations, power densities, and designs to be experimented with. Combining this with their extensive infrared background, Fostoria’s engineers were able to develop several systems that fulfilled the customer’s requirements.