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Furniture & Musical Instrument Coating Line

DG-HUAWEI

Guangdong Dongguan

3-5 months

More than 10 sets

Details

Furniture and Musical Instrument Coating Production Lines

1. Introduction
Furniture and musical instruments demand high – quality coating for aesthetics, durability, and functionality. Their coating production lines are customized to meet specific needs.

2. Surface Preparation
A. Furniture

  1. Sanding: Start with coarse – grit sandpaper to remove flaws and old finishes on wooden furniture, then use finer – grits for a smooth surface. For instance, a tabletop may need 80 – grit followed by 180 – 220 – grit sandpaper.
  2. Staining (Optional): Apply stains to achieve desired color tones. Water – based, oil – based, or gel stains can be chosen according to the effect. An oil – based stain can enhance the rustic look of a wooden chair.
  3. Priming: A primer is essential for better paint adhesion, moisture protection, and color uniformity. Alkyd – based primers are common for hardwood furniture.

B. Musical Instruments

  1. Wooden Instruments: High – precision sanding with ultra – fine sandpapers (400 – 600 – grit) is crucial. Sealers are often used instead of primers for a natural finish. Nitrocellulose sealers are popular for acoustic guitars.
  2. Brass and Metal Instruments: Clean thoroughly to remove residues, then apply a metal – specific primer. Epoxy – based primers offer good adhesion and corrosion resistance for brass instruments.

3. Coating Application
A. Spraying Methods

  1. Furniture
  • Air – Spraying: Ideal for large – scale production, it provides a smooth and even finish. Automatic air – spray guns on conveyor systems are commonly used in furniture factories.
  • HVLP Spraying: Minimizes overspray and is used for high – end finishes on luxury furniture, like hand – crafted dining sets.
  1. Musical Instruments
  • Spray – on Lacquers: Nitrocellulose lacquers are widely used for wooden instruments to enhance resonance and appearance. Multiple thin coats are applied with light sanding in between.
  • Electrostatic Spraying (for Metal Instruments)**: Ensures even coating and better coverage on complex shapes. It’s suitable for brass instruments like trumpets.

B. Hand – Application Methods

  1. Furniture: Brushing is used for certain stains or waxes, giving a textured look. French polishing creates a high – gloss finish on high – end furniture.
  2. Musical Instruments: Hand – rubbed finishes using oils or waxes are applied to high – end or custom – made instruments for a unique feel.

4. Drying and Curing
A. Furniture

  1. Natural Drying: Suitable for small – scale workshops or water – based finishes. It can be slow, especially in humid conditions.
  2. Forced Air Drying: Used in larger facilities to speed up the drying process. Fans or blowers are used to circulate air.
  3. Heat Curing: Some lacquers require heat curing in ovens or heated chambers with controlled temperature and time.

B. Musical Instruments

  1. Slow Drying for Wood Instruments: Wooden instruments need slow, controlled drying in a climate – controlled environment to prevent warping and ensure sound quality.
  2. Curing for Metal Instruments: Metal instruments with painted surfaces may require heat curing at specific temperatures and times.