Metal Paint Finishing, Pre-Treatment & Heat Treatment Services

Manufactured Metal Parts Finished to your Exact Requirements

From surface preparation, corrosion protection, to strengthening and decorative finishes, Universal Fabrications is able to deliver the complete service.

Pre-treatment, masking, coating, anodising and heat treatment are integrated within your Universal production plan — giving you one order, one timeline, and full ISO 9001 traceability from raw material to ready-to-install components.

Call us today on 02476 370 272, or send details of your project using our contact form.

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    • Powder & Wet Paint Coatings

    Durable, decorative and corrosion-resistant finishes for mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium:

    • Polyester & epoxy powders (RAL/BS colours)
    • Zinc-rich primers and architectural-grade systems
    • Multi-coat finishes for marine or external use
    • Thread and bore masking to maintain tolerances.

    Thermoplastic & Nylon Coatings

    Thicker, tougher and warmer to touch than powder coat — ideal for high-contact or outdoor environments.

    • Nylon 11, PPA, LDPE and other thermoplastics
    • Excellent edge coverage & impact resistance
    • UV-stable, chemical-resistant, soft-touch finish.

    Applications: handrails, handles, fencing, frames, vehicle components.

    PTFE & Fluoropolymer Coatings

    Low-friction, non-stick and chemical-resistant finishes for performance components. Used on slides, seals, tooling, and food-contact assemblies.

    Electrophoretic (E-Coat) Priming

    Uniform, corrosion-resistant primer suitable for complex geometries and high-volume components — ideal for automotive and defence use.

    Anodising & Conversion Coatings

    High-performance aluminium and titanium treatments providing wear resistance, corrosion protection and electrical control.

    • Sulphuric anodising – dyed or clear
    • Hard anodising – up to 60 RC hardness
    • NITUFF® / PTFE-impregnated anodise – MIL-A-63576 / AMS 2482
    • Titanium anodising – decorative or functional
    • Conversion coatings – SurTec 650 / Iridite NCP (RoHS)
    • Specialist masking using gels & lacquers – critical bores, threads and conductive paths precisely protected.

    Heat Treatment & Vacuum Brazing

    Enhancing mechanical properties, hardness and dimensional stability for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

    • Stress relieving & normalising
    • Annealing & tempering
    • Precipitation & case hardening
    • Carburising & nitriding
    • Vacuum brazing (stainless, copper, aluminium, nickel alloys)
    • Cryogenic processing & ageing.

    Pre-Treatment & Masking

    Surface preparation and feature protection are critical to coating performance. Our partners deliver a complete range of pre-treatments and masking techniques to guarantee adhesion, corrosion resistance and dimensional accuracy.

    Pre-Treatment Processes:

    • Degreasing & ultrasonic cleaning
    • Shot-blast & bead-blast finishes
    • Iron & zinc phosphate systems
    • Chromate-free conversion coatings
    • Etching & desmutting for aluminium.

    Specialist Masking:

    • High-temperature gels and lacquers for anodising
    • Silicone and PTFE masking for powder and paint
    • Precision taping and plugging of threads & bores
    • Conductive-path masking for bus bars and electrical interfaces.

    Quality Assurance

    • Film-thickness, adhesion, hardness & corrosion testing (salt-spray, cross-hatch, conductivity)
    • Process control certificates and batch traceability
    • Partner and inspection documentation under a single CoC
    • Full route-card traceability.
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    FAQs

    Yes, we use specialist gels, lacquers, tapes and plugs.

    Yes , all subcontract processes are handled under Universal’s quality system.

    Powder and wet paint coatings, and anodising and conversion coatings, are completed by our partners accredited to ISO 14001. Heat treatment and vacuum brazing, are completed by our partners accredited to NADCAP.

    Yes, full CoCs with film-thickness, hardness and corrosion-test data are available.

    For guidance on pre-treatment, coating, anodising or heat treatment selection, contact our Service Delivery Team.

    Call: 02476 370 272 or email@universalfabrications.com

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