High performance coatings

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Manufactured by Whitford, the Xylan range of high-performance coatings provides important benefits within hard-wearing and aggressive environments, including but not limited to: corrosion, chemical, abrasion and weather resistance; low friction; and coming in a range of colours for easier identification.

Sandwell has built up an extensive knowledge and level of experience of working with Xylan coatings, specifically in the automotive and oil and gas industries: its advanced properties making it a preferred choice in both sub-sea hardware and racing components. Following experience with coating needs and application requests, Sandwell has formed a clear direction for their vast knowledge and technical expertise. Colin McGrory, technical director, supports Sandwell's Coatings Division: "With many options for coatings it is important to select the right one for the right application," he commented. "Linking the correct material with the optimum coating technology for specific applications is part of the service, if you have a specific application then contact us, our engineers will be happy to meet with you to discuss the best coating strategy." Sandwell UK was established in 1996 to meet the needs of top level engineering companies. Initially focused on the motorsport industry Sandwell has now expanded its business range to include the automotive, defence, medical, architectural and oil and gas industries; where the focus is on quality.