Efficient Masking for Surface Finishing

Manufacturers using traditional wax, tape, or lacquer masking methods often face challenges with precision, cycle time, and solvent exposure. Dymax SpeedMask® surface protection maskants offer a faster, cleaner alternative that enhances productivity while ensuring reliable protection during grit blasting, acid stripping, plating, or anodizing. These light-curable materials are applied in a single layer, cured in seconds, and removed easily by peeling or incineration.

Flexible Application Methods

SpeedMask products can be applied through multiple methods depending on production volume, component geometry, and process requirements:

• • Semi-Automated Application: XYZ systems dispense material to exact specifications for consistent coverage and repeatable quality.
  • Full Automation with Robotic Cells: Robotic arms apply maskants precisely to complex, uneven shapes, improving accuracy and reducing rework in high-volume operations.
  • Manual Application (Spray & Beads): Suitable for low-volume production or large surface areas requiring flexible coverage; can integrate into existing systems.

Fast, Clean, and Eco-Conscious

SpeedMask maskants are one-component, formulated without solvents, and cure upon UV/Visible light exposure in seconds. This reduces energy consumption, eliminates flash-off time, and lowers process waste. After curing, the maskants remove residue-free, leaving surfaces immediately ready for production. Many products are made with 100% organic materials and fluoresce under black light for easy inspection.

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