Masking Techniques
Custom masking solutions for the coating industry
Visit each section below to see some of the masking techniques, for paint masking, that will make your job easier and more cost-effective.
Magnet Mask
• Magnets molded in silicone for attaching to part
• Able to withstand high heat
• Used when speed of masking is needed
• Able to hold to flat surfaces
• Can be color-coded
Mask used in:
• Powder Coat
• Wet Spray
• E-coating
• Plating
Example: Magnet Masks
Strap Mask
• Masking two sides of one part
• Holding two components together
• Multiple masks attached together
Mask used in:
• E-coat
• Powder Coat
• Wet Spray
• Plating
Stretch Mask
• Expanding over a larger area first
• Liquid tight to keep wash out
• Creating a seal behind the part
Mask used in:
• E-coat
• Plating
• Wet Spray
conductive Mask
• Designed to transfer ground from rack to part
• Eliminates racking marks
• Speeds up the labor of masking
• Covers rack area
• Reduces rack burn off
Mask used in:
• Powder Coat
• Wet Spray
• E-coating
Clam Shell Mask
• Larger areas
• Center areas that can not be reached
• Extreme shapes
Mask used in:
• Wash Mask
• Powder Coat
• Wet Spray
Air Release Mask
• Tubes, Canisters, Tanks
Mask used in:
• Wash Mask
• Powder Coat
• Wet Spray
• E-coat
• Plating
