Metal enameling technique
The enamelling process comprises 3 main stages:
1- preparation of the parts by shot blasting, essential for the mechanical adhesion of the enamel
2- application of an enamel primer by liquid spraying, followed by drying and firing at 830°C to allow the cast iron to degas and harden,
3- the top coat is applied, dried and baked at 780°C.
Our various enamel formulations are prepared on site in liquid form from our main raw material, enamel frit = essentially silica.
Enamel is 100% mineral and 100% aqueous.
The different phases in the enamelling process for cast iron objects
shot blasting to obtain a homogeneous "macro roughness" on the surface
visual inspection and correction of any minor defects before the enamelling process
spraying the enamel primer
first baking on conveyor oven temperature 830°C ~ 12 minutes
spraying the top coat of enamel
vitrification of the top coat of enamel at 780°C ~ 12 minutes
out of the conveyor oven second baking
cooling station
quality control before packaging
packaging
Watch a video of the enamelling process for cast-iron planchas
If you have a project concerning enamelling in general or would like further information, please visit our contact page. We will do our utmost to satisfy you as quickly as possible.
