Tribute to Peter Smith, 1939 – 2024

Tribute to Peter Smith, 1939 – 2024

Dedicated to the memory of Peter Smith This site is a tribute to Peter Smith. He is much loved and will always be remembered. We are extremely saddened at the recent passing away of Peter Smith on 10th February 2024, the former MD and owner of PFG / Profin Protective...

Shotblasting – How key is it to a good finish?

Shotblasting – How key is it to a good finish?

SHOTBLASTING - How key is it to a good finish Shot blasting is an excellent pre-treatment method for metal finishing, including powder coating, due to its numerous benefits and its ability to enhance the overall quality and durability of the final coating. Let's delve...

Ecoating vs Zinc Plating Benefits for and Against

Ecoating vs Zinc Plating Benefits for and Against

When it comes to protecting metal surfaces from corrosion, two popular options are Ecoating, Ecoat, EP Coating and zinc plating. Both processes have their own benefits and drawbacks, so let's take a closer look. Ecoating, Ecoat, EP Coating, short for electrodeposition...

Ecoat (Ecoating) Uses you have never heard of!

Ecoat (Ecoating) Uses you have never heard of!

E-COAT / E-COATING / EP COATING AND ITS MANY USES  Electrocoating is a method of applying paint to a conductive substrate. The process is also known as E Coat, EP Paint, KTL, Electro paint, E-Coat, EPD, E Coating and Cathodic Electrophoretic Painting.It is used...

New Machinery Alert – Shotblaster 800mm x 600mm

New Machinery Alert – Shotblaster 800mm x 600mm

ShotblastingShot blasting is a surface treatment we use at Profin all the time to get parts ready for whatever coating they require next. Applying a coating to unclean materials can cause a lack of adhesion, sharp burrs and edges can cause lacerations. How Does Shot...

Anti-Microbial Powder COATING

Anti-Microbial Powder COATING

Profin protective Finishing offers medical grade, anti-microbial powder coating for use in medical and health care applications. The medical grade powder we use, is designed to slow the spread of bacteria, moulds and fungus. Which is typically used in Surgeries,...

Employee Focus

Employee Focus

Meet Garry Farmer, our extremely talented Customer Services Manager who is shown here proudly modelling the new updated Profin polo shirt. Please do not hesitate to give him a ring on 01527 524126 for any advice and help you require in deciding a suitable finish for...

Profin & Charity Fundraising

Profin & Charity Fundraising

Following successfully supporting Keith Clarke in raising £1600 for Prostate Cancer UK to improve awareness and fund research, we have chosen Help for Heroes to support for 2022.   Follow this space for updates.    If you are interested in donating please do...