How does electrocoating protect steel from corrosion?
When coating professionals talk about electrocoating, they are talking about the complete process of surface preparation, coating application and paint curing. This is also true of other commonly used finishing processes such as liquid painting, powder coating and even various plating and etching processes. What makes electrocoating unique is the method of application for an organic coating material that is heat cured. The electrocoating material is a coating that is applied to the surface by an electric current. This current will cause the coating to completely cover recessed areas and edges. It is then heat cured to convert the material to a hard a durable film. The steel is protected from the elements by this hard and durable film.
