Building the Future at Advanced Finishing: Premium Powder Coating for EVs
Advanced Finishing USA is proud to be part of countless projects that contribute to building the future of the United States and has recently turned its experienced hand to offering premium powder coating for EVs. As the leading powder coating company in Pennsylvania, Advanced Finishing has decades of experience providing quality components for auto manufacturers and is ready to apply that knowledge to the new wave of electric vehicles and their specific requirements. This article offers additional information on the exponential growth of electric vehicles, why premium powder coating for EVs is important, and Advanced Finishing USA’s experience working with top manufacturers on high-volume production of critical components.
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The Rapid Growth of EVs
It is estimated that by 2027 manufacturing facilities in the United States will have the capability to produce nearly 6 million new electric vehicles on an annual basis. If the market reaches these numbers, that will equate to roughly 36% of all gas and electric vehicles sold in the US in 2023. Even more intriguing, especially as it concerns the geographic location of Advanced Finishing in central PA, is that the majority of this investment in electric vehicle production is in the central United States. Over 84% of all announced investment in the electric vehicle sector is concentrated in only ten states including several nearby states like Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Indiana. Additionally, the production of electric vehicles is not just limited to private use cases and is expanding rapidly into different forms of transportation like trucks and buses.
Why is Powder Coating Important for Electric Vehicles?
No matter where they’re located, electric vehicle components must withstand challenging environmental conditions and consistent usage. Powder coating represents the perfect combination of form and function for manufacturers looking to coat metal components for use in electric vehicles. Powder coating, as a finishing process, does not alter the surface of the metal components. Instead, this process adds a layer of protective powder through electrostatically charged spray guns which is then cured in an oven to produce a uniform coating with variable thickness levels. This uniform coating can withstand UV exposure, precipitation, snowfall, and corrosive road salt, and still offers enhanced protection for the interior metal against common dings, dents, or scratches.
Powder coating is important to the production of electric vehicles because it offers unmatched levels of protection and design flexibility to meet any stringent or unique design requirements. With unlimited color options, varying levels of sheen from matte to high-gloss, and even unique patterns available through other finishing methods like dye sublimation, electric vehicle manufacturers are free to explore their most creative ideas for building new products that consumers are asking for.
Advanced Finishing’s Experience Powder Coating for EVs
Advanced Finishing has already become a leading provider of powder coating for EVs and is poised to capitalize on the regional investment in the industry. To date, the team at AFUSA has worked with over a dozen EV manufacturers and related suppliers by contributing components to vehicle production. This includes working closely with the LORD Corporation, a division of Parker Hannifin, to test and apply cutting-edge materials and powder coat finishes to critical sensory components and other parts related to the vast technological systems within an electric vehicle. Advanced Finishing has also quoted or provided work samples for other leading companies like Cuberg, Virgin Hyperloop, Tesla, GM, Ford, Wabtec, and BETA Technologies.
In an exciting development, the nearby Penn State Behrend campus has been recently awarded funding to develop and build a battery-testing facility that will help support the nation’s transition to more battery-powered alternatives for heavy-haul equipment used in the rail, marine, or mining industries. Advanced Finishing’s experience in powder coating for EVs extends well beyond components used in the final products and is invaluable to building the necessary infrastructure to continue evolving the industry’s technology through research and development. Furthermore, Advanced Finishing can double its facility size to accommodate an influx of projects for electric vehicle production and the modernized equipment or technology required to meet changing specifications.
Working With The Experts at Advanced Finishing USA
Auto manufacturers and suppliers can expect several things when working with Advanced Finishing to address their needs for powder coating for EVs. These benefits include dedicated customer service or design assistance through the design process, decades of relevant industry experience, expansive capacity to handle high-volume runs or large parts, and a durable powder coating finish with unmatched aesthetic versatility.
From low-run testing and prototype projects to high-volume production runs, Advanced Finishing has the requisite technology and knowledge to provide premium powder coating for EVs and the many suppliers that contribute to this booming sector of the American automotive economy. If you are interested in learning more about our powder coating services, especially for components used in the production of electric vehicles, please contact a member of our team with more information to receive a detailed quote and timeline.