Protective Coatings
Cataphoric Coating Technology
The largest and most advanced powder-coating system integrated with cataphoresis treatment in the electrical panel industry — first in the sector to use Japanese epoxy cataphoric technology from the automotive industry.
800 m²/hr
Treated surface
90 m³
Immersion tank
C4 / C5X
Durability class
1,200 hr
Salt-mist target
Our Cataphoric Coating System
The most modern coating line in the panel industry
Zanardo S.p.A. — our exclusive enclosure manufacturing partner — has commissioned a brand-new powder-coating system integrated with cataphoresis treatment for the world of electrical panels. This is the largest and most modern system currently available from any manufacturer of electrical panels.
The Process
Protection that reaches every surface
The coating works by full immersion, ensuring the protective film penetrates into every narrow opening and hole in the product. The entire painting process is fully automatic and monitored by software on a 4.0 digital platform, integrated into the internal management system.
We are the first in the electrical panel sector to use a Japanese epoxy cataphoric product from the automotive sector — guaranteeing mechanical seal, elasticity, and long life, and able to be painted over.
Step 1 — Loading
Material Loading System
Material loading stations
Track length for loading material (11,483 ft)
Individual hangers on the conveyor system
Maximum weight per hanger (551 lbs)
Working speed
Material movement speed
Step 2 — Treatment
Cataphoresis Treatment & Powder Coating
Treatable surface area per hour
Treatment tunnel length (177 ft)
Drying oven temperature for 15 minutes
Double cataphoresis immersion tank
Max simultaneous coating (H.2200 × W.3500 × D.1000 mm)
Cataphoresis polymerisation oven for 18 minutes
Automatic + manual powder-coating cabins
Powder-coating polymerisation oven for 20 minutes
Material unloading stations
Why It Matters
Advantages of the Process
Guaranteed Film Coverage
Full-immersion cataphoresis ensures the protective film penetrates every opening, hole, and narrow gap in the product.
Reduced Coating Thickness
Advanced application technology reduces applied coating thickness while maintaining superior protection.
Double Baking Process
Products undergo two separate baking stages for maximum adhesion and durability of the finish.
High Production Speed
800 square metres of surface treated per hour with fully automated 4.0 digital platform monitoring.
Guaranteed Pre-Treatment
Six pre-treatment stages with nanotechnology passivation ensure perfect sheet-metal cleaning before coating.
Low Baking Temperatures
Efficient curing at 165–170°C reduces energy consumption compared to traditional coating methods.
Longer Product Lifespan
Japanese epoxy cataphoric technology from the automotive sector guarantees mechanical seal, elasticity, and longevity.
Environmentally Friendly
Closed-circuit purification system with liquid cataphoresis paint containing just 1.5% solvent — a sharp reduction in coating waste.
Fully Automated
Entire process monitored by software on a 4.0 digital platform integrated into the internal management system.
Inside the Facility
A controlled, closed-circuit finishing operation
From six-stage pre-treatment through double-baked polymerisation, every enclosure moves through a sealed, automated line. Two automatic cabins plus one manual station handle the powder-coating finish, while a closed-circuit purification system keeps solvent content to just 1.5% — combining heavy-duty industrial protection with a sharply reduced environmental footprint.
Corrosion Durability
C4 & C5X Durability Classifications
C4
Cataphoresis combined with special powder coatings is available on request for products installed outdoors or in aggressive environments requiring C4 degree of durability. With these treatments, products are 100% comparable to galvanised sheet metal.
C5X · 1,200 hr
We are currently developing a treatment cycle with C5X classification, achieving 1,200 hours in salt-mist testing — the highest standard for corrosion resistance in industrial enclosures.
Specify cataphoric-coated enclosures for your project
Talk to our team about C4 / C5X durability options and the right protective finish for your environment.