It’s a Quality Process – And It’s Our Soldier’s Lives. We start with pieces of steel, that may have rust, welds, and the wear and tear of the production line. We turn them into something that can withstand the rigors of hostile environments and heavy use.      Step 1:  Pressure Washing Once a unit is mounted on a fixture, it is staged for the pressure washing process.  250°/2000 PSI is more than adequate for preparing the metal for the blast booth. A post-wash quality assurance water break test completes the process to ensure all contamination has been eliminated before moving to the next step. Our “waste 2 water” pressure washer is a unique “green” design that uses micro organisms to consume the waste washed away during the process.  The water then goes through a filtering system and is reused – this system helps us reach our goal of being a “green” company.   Step 2: Blasting Preparing the metal before paint is as important as painting the part.  Our Wheelabrator blast booths are a full recovery floor, state-of-the-art design.  Our QA department performs post-blast profile tests, which dictate the amount of primer needed to ensure proper coverage for maximum durability in the field.   Step 3: Paint Preparation As a final cleaning step before entering the paint booth, all parts are cleaned using industrial vacuums and masked using special masking tape.  Special foam devices are inserted into all threaded holes.  All parts and assemblies undergo an intense inspection before primer and top coats can be applied.   Step 4: Prime and Paint The parts are primed with a military grade “CARC” primer – the same primer used for all military vehicles entering into service.  We adhere to military specs when priming the part to 1.3 mils above the blasted profile to prevent rusting in the harsh environments these vehicles are subjected to.   Final Steps: The parts are moved from the paint booth into the oven for force drying, and undergo a complete quality assurance check before shipping. Continuous Flow Processing is as important on our “Batch” side as it is on our Small Parts Line (SPL). UltraCoat designed a cart with similar characteristics to the SPL with dollies and rail type applications. The new carts are easy to load and unload and can handle multiple parts. Innovation and initiative are part of our standard operating procedure. With this one example we were able to triple our throughput and meet the customer’s demand!