installed, we've been able to get our production to where it
has been historically."
The other big benefit that came out of the change was
keeping the finishing line up and running without having to
stop to change baths and make other adjustments.
"The simplicity of the system has been a big advantage for
us," Roberts says. "You don't have to dump the chemicals,
but rather just add chemicals to the mix, so there isn't any
lengthy delay in the line's operation."
And keeping the line going is important as Manhasset sets
out to expand its product lines globally, selling to interna-
tional markets that it hasn't actively targeted before. That
would mean increased production and a higher demand for
quality products on a worldwide stage.
"Over the last several years we have started to get quite
a bit more business outside of the U.S., so having our
production line in good order is very important to us,"
Roberts says.
All of which is music to the ears of Manhasset customers all
over the world.
For information about Manhasset Specialty Co., visit
manhasset-specialty.com. For information on Chemtec
North America, visit chemtecnorthamerica.com, or call
954-228-1804.
Keeping Pretreatment Simple
Read how Johnston Metalwork decided to add pretreat-
ment to its shop, but didn't want anything complicated,
meaning no wastewater treatment or lots of chemicals to
deal with.
short.pfonline.com/johnston
SEE THE VIDEO
Go inside the
Manhasset Specialty
Co.'s manufacturing
operation to see the
music stands being
made and powder
coated. Visit short.
pfonline.com/
Manhasset or read
the QR code with your
smartphone.
OptiFlex 2 Q
We control the cloud
with any powder, on any part, in any environment
- Super-fast color change
- Unlimited color change flexibility
- Fully automated cleaning of entire powder path
- Efficiently charges all types of powders
- Quicker return on investment
- Unprecedented precision control
of current and voltage
www.gemapowdercoating.com c o m
32
SEPTEMBER 2015 — pfonline.com
PRETREATMENT