Polykote’s customer-centric product development process begins with an analysis of your specific application. We won’t simply pull a product off the shelf or send samples of something that “might” work. Instead, we get to know you and your requirements.
Our engineers can formulate new coatings specifically for your application or we can optimize commercially available coatings for your needs. As a team we will work together to determine the right approach.
We will outline the scope of the project. What are the CTQ (critical to quality) items that must be satisfied? Are we using your materials? What do we need to know in order for this project to be a success?
Next, based on the information gathered, does this project make sense for both parties? Can the development and delivery of the new product happen on time, on budget and exceed expectations? From there we begin development, keeping the team involved every step of the way. Circumstances may change from either party. If it does, we are committed to an open two-way communication in order to regroup and address the change immediately.
We specialize in performing experimental coating trials in order to fine tune the design. Furthering our collaborative approach to product development, we encourage our customers to participate in the trials. Watch the material run, understand the challenges and how they are overcome.
Coating trials ensure:
Proper selection and testing of all components
Coat weight optimization
Coating speed optimization
Optimal combination of the above
For specific applications we can determine proper peel values, and offer a wide variety of PSA coatings and release liners.
TESTING
A dedicated in-house quality laboratory with ovens, viscometers, electronic balance, micrometers and adhesive property test instruments are engaged in process and product development.
Testing includes:
Release value graphing
90° & 180° Peel adhesion
Coat weight thickness analysis
Material thickness
Viscosity
pH levels
Aging
“As a small company, we’ve found Polykote instrumental in advancing our product development goals at Folia Materials. Their flexibility during trials has enabled us to achieve repeated industrial manufacturing at scale. On-site experimentation and optimization were crucial for us in perfecting our product formulations. The dedicated staff and management at Polykote consistently go above and beyond to meet our specific needs. Their support and industrial coating service have allowed us to deploy water filters in Bangladesh, providing over three million liters of safe drinking water to working-class families for pennies.”