The editors of PF, in cooperation with the Electrocoat Association, have compiled a 32-page supplement devoted exclusively to the Electrocoat process. E-COAT SUPPLEMENT SPONSORS Controlled Power Electrocoat Association Endura Eisenmann Henkel Herr Industrial George Koch Sons Membranes International MSI PPG Rapid Engineering Therma-Tron-X Spang Valspar E-COATED FOR LIFE Film Shrinkage as a Part of Coating Cost The Evolution of FrameCoat Electrocoat One Company, Two Different E-Coat Systems Bulk Application of Electrocoat: The Application of the Future Added Efficiency and Cost Savings Through Anode Switching The proper installation and use of a switching system into an electrocoating system can increase production and save money... Weight Loss vs. Coating Density as a Measure of Applied Coating Cost Different metrics are used to guage the applied cost and transfer efficiency of products, including coating density, coating weight loss and film shrinkage. This article presents a comparison of the metrics... Testing for Electrocoat Paint Baths to Optimize Cost Savings Testing and monitoring your electrocoat paint bath is essential to achieving an optimal finish. Various methods and results of tests performed can help you realize significant cost savings... Understanding Your Total Costs For Electrocoating It's important for both OEMs and job shops to understand the actual costs associated with their electrocoat operation. From the intial system installation to use of different operational approaches there are several considerations that can maximize production from the system and minimize costs... Anatomy of an Electrocoat System