Question 1

What items can be powder coated?

Accepted Answer

Powder coating is suitable for a wide range of metal surfaces, including items made from aluminium, steel, stainless steel, and zinc-coated steel. Typically, any parts that can withstand oven curing temperatures of over 400 degrees can be effectively powder coated, ensuring a durable and high-quality finish.
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Question 2

Why should I powder coat instead of wet spray painting?

Accepted Answer

Powder coating is a high-quality finishing solution that provides robust protection for even the toughest machinery. It delivers a more durable finish than traditional wet spray painting, while still offering an attractive aesthetic appeal.
This process forms an exceptionally resilient layer that shields your products from various types of damage, including corrosion, flaking, scratching, and colour fading due to sun exposure and extreme weather conditions.

Beyond its durability, powder coating is also an environmentally friendly choice. Compared to wet spray painting, it is better for the planet and can significantly improve your production turnaround times.

Question 3

What is the lifespan of powder coating?

Accepted Answer

Powder coating is a durable and long-lasting finishing solution for both interior and exterior metal surfaces. Depending on factors such as preparation, type of coating, materials, and treatment process, powder coating can last up to 20 years.

Question 4

What sizes of products you can process?

Accepted Answer

Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped to process parts of all sizes and shapes, from the smallest components to large-scale projects. We feature two large ovens, including one with an impressive 12-meter length, enabling us to handle projects of any size with ease and precision.

Currently we can handle projects up to 12m in length and 3m in width.

Question 5

What are your minimum order sizes?

Accepted Answer

We can provide top coating services for both large and small items. However, due to the setup and management involved with each job, minimum costs apply on a per-colour basis. Contact us today to discuss your coating needs for smaller items.

Question 6

What powder coating systems can you offer?

Accepted Answer

Arkote offers a range of advanced powder coating systems, utilising only the highest quality products and processes. Our commitment ensures that your expectations are met to the highest standards. Explore Arkote's coating systems today!

Question 7

Do you provide abrasive blasting service?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our skilled blasting team operates a dedicated, enclosed, and dust-controlled blast chamber capable of handling a wide variety of shapes and sizes, accommodating items up to 10 meters in length and 3 meters in width with ease. While we can process larger items, they will require additional planning to ensure optimal results.

Question 8

How do I book a powder coating service with Arkote?

Accepted Answer

To book a powder coating service with Arkote, please request a quote online or email us at theteam@arkote.com.au. Once you accept the quote, we will coordinate transport to pick up your goods. Please note that we exclusively serve commercial B2B customers and handle large production runs, with the exception of 4WD and heavy transport parts.

Question 9

What is your turnover time?

Accepted Answer

The turnover time depends on the steps required for chosen coating system on your item and the service priority you require. The length of time can take from 3 to 5 working days.

Question 10

What are your transport capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Arkote offers comprehensive transport services using our own trucks and drivers, ensuring a seamless pick-up and delivery for your project. Currently serving South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.

Contact us today to discuss your transport needs on (08) 8276 8811.

Question 11

What colour choices you have available?

Accepted Answer

There are a wide variety of standard colours available from leading powder manufacturers such as Interpon, Dulux and Oxytech powder coatings. Specialty colours, finishes, custom colour manufacturing and other powder manufacturers products are also available upon customer request.

Explore colour cards.

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Question 12

What warranty systems does Arkote offer?

Accepted Answer

Arkote offers industry-leading 5-10 year warranties on approved projects, ensuring peace of mind for builders and facility owners. We are certified applicators for the following systems: Steelplex™ Ruby System, Steelplex™ Diamond 5 System, Steelplex™ Diamond 10 System, and Metaplex™ System.

Question 13

Does Arkote anodise aluminium?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer anodising or plotting services. Arkote can provide coating that is similar in appearance to anodised finishes.

Question 14

Does Arkote offer wet spray painting services?

Accepted Answer

No, Arkote specialises exclusively in powder coating services and does not offer wet spray painting.

Question 15

Is Arkote 31 Primer a product of Arkote Pty Ltd?

Accepted Answer

No, Arkote 31 Primer is not a product of Arkote Pty Ltd.

Arkote Pty Ltd, based in Australia, has no affiliation with the Mäder Group, the European company that manufactures Arkote 31 Primer.

For accurate information or product enquiries regarding Arkote 31 Primer or other offerings from the Mäder Group, please contact them directly: Our Coating and Composite markets - Mäder.

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