Selecting the right subcontractor to handle your powder coating isn’t just a matter of colour matching, it’s about consistency, scalability, and reliability. At the heart of this is the paintline: the system that prepares, coats, and cures your components.
For production engineers, project managers, and buyers in industries like infrastructure, rail, or power, finding a paintline partner that can meet technical specs and deliver on time is essential.
At ABTS, our paintline is optimised for repeatable, high-volume jobs — with no compromise on finish quality.
What Makes a Good Paintline Partner?
There are dozens of powder coating providers in the UK, but few are equipped to handle:
- Ongoing, repeat production
- Diverse component sizes
- Complex coating specifications
- Fast turnaround requirements
A reliable paintline partner should act as an extension of your production team. That’s exactly how ABTS works.
The ABTS Paintline Advantage
Built for Scale
We handle parts up to 6 metres long, which is ideal for manufacturers of:
- Aluminium extrusions
- Structural frames
- Cabinet systems
- Rail and public infrastructure components
Our conveyor-based system allows us to efficiently move parts through each stage of the powder coating process, even at high volumes.
Flexible Coating Options
With in-house capability for:
- RAL and BS colour ranges
- Textured, gloss, metallic, anti-bacterial, anti-slip finishes
- Nylon, epoxy, and polyester powders
We help clients meet both visual and functional coating requirements.
Expert Pre-Treatment
Durability starts with proper surface prep. We provide:
- Degreasing and cleaning
- Shotblasting
- Surface conversion coatings (if needed)
This ensures powder adherence and longevity, especially for outdoor, corrosive, or safety-critical environments.
Real-World Use Case: Repeat Production for Rail
For a leading rail supplier, ABTS coats hundreds of fabricated brackets and panels monthly. Our paintline delivers uniform finishes, batch after batch, meeting all industry compliance requirements. With a dedicated account manager, the client enjoys quick quoting, tracked orders, and consistent output.
Key Questions to Ask Your Powder Coating Supplier
Before committing, ask:
- Can they handle large part sizes or unusual geometries?
- Are their finishes certified or tested?
- Is there capacity for repeat orders?
- Do they provide pre-treatment in-house?
- What are their lead times?
At ABTS, we tick every box and offer no minimum order quantities, making us ideal for prototyping and scaling.
Paintline + Fabrication = One Supplier, Less Hassle
Need a powder coating partner who understands production pressures?
Speak to ABTS today. Let’s talk about how our paintline can support your next production run.
