Powder Coating

Fully automated in-house powder coating line

ABECO pioneered galvanised steel water storage solutions in 1983 and over the LAST 40 years continued to lead the industry by consistently staying ahead of the curve. ABECO quickly became the market leader with its high-quality galvanised steel rectangular and circular tanks.

Always focusing on being ahead of the curve, ABECO identified a need in the market for an additional solution that would be more aesthetically pleasing, and epoxy-based powder coating was the answer. They invested time, research and development, and capital into finding a solution that would complement its existing offering and continue its market growth strategy.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to innovate in the industry and follow global trends.”

Powder Coating Solution for Circular and Rectangular Water Tanks

RESEARCH

After a long process researching the market, collaborating with experts and equipment providers from Europe, America, Germany and South Africa, ABECO invested several million rands into a state-of-the art production line.

The tanks are still manufactured in Abeco’s manufacturing facility using high quality steel and precision technology, whereafter it goes into the powder coating facility. The automated process has many stages which ensures the corrosion protection on panels are, long lasting,  and is up to par in quality with other coating protection. From cleaning, to shotblasting, priming, cooling, baking, and drying, the process is automated and operated by well-trained employees to ensure a high-quality product.

“This also opens up the tank storage market to include wastewater, digesters, mining water, fire tanks and more, and it can be used for dry storage,” says Ramos Jnr.