It is Hydram Sheet Metalwork’s objective to achieve the highest standard of quality and customer satisfaction. This is supported by BS EN ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Having three conveyor paint plants on-site allows sheet metal fabricator Hydram to control all performance aspects of powder coating sheet metal components, including quality and efficiency.
Hydram uses quality powders supplied by recognised manufacturers and processes components through a modern paint plant system with either three-stage or five-stage pre-treatment. Regular quality checks are made (see below) along with stringent spot checks carried out at intervals by quality engineers. Full traceability is maintained throughout.
Plant maintenance is critical to the high quality finish on painted sheet metal components. Of particular importance is general housekeeping and cleanliness (for which Hydram uses the 5S/5C methodology), thorough clean-downs between colours (controlled by documented Standard Operating Procedures) and regular checks of oven temperatures and pre-treatment agent concentration.
The root cause of many common paint quality issues is contamination. Heavy dust or dirt on the metal components or dust in the powder itself can cause unsightly inclusions on the finished surface. Chemical contamination with silicone causes severe issues, with powder being repelled from affected area during the baking process, leaving “fish eye” bubbles on the finished surface. Hydram’s new painting facility is in a modern building, built specifically for finishing and assembly operations, and as such the risk of contamination is minimal.
Hydram is certified to the following quality standards:
Hydram is also certified to:
