CED Coating Plant in Kenya
SEW Surface Coating Pvt. Ltd. designs, manufactures and installs CED (cathodic electro-deposition) coating plants for manufacturers in Kenya. Every plant is built at our own works in Pune, India, then export-packed and shipped to Kenya, with erection and commissioning support from our engineers.
CED is a water-based primer coating used mostly in automotive paint shops. Charged paint particles move to the component (the cathode) under a direct current, so paint reaches every corner of complex shapes. Un-deposited paint is rinsed and recovered through ultra-filtration (UF), and the film becomes hard after baking.
- Batch & Conveyorised
- UF Paint Recovery
- 1200+ hrs Salt Spray
- Exported to Kenya
CED Coating Plants for Kenya's Industry
Kenya is East Africa's leading manufacturing economy. Nairobi's Industrial Area, Athi River EPZ, Thika, Ruiru and Mombasa host steel, roofing, furniture, electrical, automotive assembly and agricultural equipment makers.
In Kenya, demand for CED coating plants comes mainly from steel structure fabricators, furniture and storage makers and agricultural equipment makers. CED primer gives uniform film thickness, full coverage inside box sections and sharp edges, and salt spray resistance of more than 1200 hours. Paint utilisation is close to 100 percent, and because the process is water-based it carries less fire risk than solvent coatings.
Local fabricators increasingly coat in-house instead of importing finished products, which is driving demand for coating and pretreatment plants.
Types of CED Coating Plants We Supply in Kenya
Batch Type (Dip Tanks)
Components are loaded in jigs and moved through dip tanks by hoist or PLC-controlled transporter.
Best for: Mixed components and medium volumes.
Continuous Conveyorised
An overhead conveyor carries parts through pretreatment, the CED tank, UF rinses and the baking oven without stopping.
Best for: High-volume automotive and component production.
Combination of Dip and Spray
Spray stages for cleaning and rinsing are combined with dip stages for phosphating and CED, to suit the part and output.
Best for: Lines that need both throughput and full coverage.
CED Coating Process Sequence
The CED process on our plants follows this sequence:
- LoadParts are hung on jigs or the conveyor.
- DegreaseRemoves oil and grease.
- Water Rinse 1 / 2Two rinses after degreasing.
- ActivationPrepares the surface for phosphating.
- PhosphateBuilds the conversion coating.
- DM Water Rinse 1 / 2Clean demineralised water rinses.
- CEDElectro-deposition of primer.
- UF 1 and UF 2Ultra-filtrate rinses recover un-deposited paint.
- DM Water Rinse 3Final rinse before baking.
- Baking OvenThe film is baked hard.
- UnloadParts are inspected and unloaded.
Fully automatic operation needs less manual effort and allows the film thickness to be controlled.
Advantages of CED Over Conventional Primer
Uniform coating
Controlled film thickness and better coverage on interior surfaces, complex shapes and sharp corners.
No runs or sags
No runs, sags or solvent boils, giving a consistent primer surface.
Corrosion resistance
Surface salt spray resistance lasts for more than 1200 hours.
About 100% paint utilisation
UF recovers un-deposited paint, which makes the process cost effective.
Safer and cleaner
Water-based process with less fire risk and fewer pollution and health hazards than solvent coatings.
Industries in Kenya That Use Our CED Coating Plants
Steel & Roofing
Steel and roofing makers supply East Africa's construction market.
Typical requirement: Batch or conveyorised CED line sized to the component and output.
Steel Furniture
Furniture makers serve offices, schools and hospitals.
Typical requirement: Batch or conveyorised CED line sized to the component and output.
Agricultural Equipment
Implement makers serve Kenya's farm economy.
Typical requirement: Batch CED with transporter for tractor and implement parts.
Electrical & Panels
Panel and electrical makers supply power and buildings.
Typical requirement: Batch or conveyorised CED line sized to the component and output.
Vehicle Assembly & Bodies
Vehicle assemblers and body builders process chassis and body parts.
Typical requirement: Conveyorised CED line for chassis, brackets and body parts before topcoat.
CED Coating Plant Specifications
| Plant types | Batch (dip tanks), continuous conveyorised, or combination of dip and spray |
|---|---|
| Process | Degrease, rinses, activation, phosphate, DM rinses, CED, UF 1 and UF 2, DM rinse, baking oven |
| Paint recovery | Ultra-filtration (UF) equipment |
| Material handling | Hoist, PLC-controlled transporter or overhead conveyor |
| Corrosion performance | Salt spray resistance of more than 1200 hours |
| Controls | Automatic operation; PLC and SCADA on request |
| Scope of supply | Design, manufacturing, erection and commissioning |
Final configuration is fixed after we study your component drawings, production rate and available floor space.
From Our Pune Works to Kenya
Plants for Kenya are fabricated and pre-assembled at our factory in Ranje, Pune, India. They are export-packed and shipped from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port near Mumbai to Mombasa, and our engineers can travel to supervise erection and commissioning at your site.
- Technical study from your drawings, component details and production data
- Plant layout and process design in minimum floor space
- Fabrication and inspection at our Pune works
- Export packing and shipping documentation
- Erection and commissioning supervision by our engineers
Why Buyers in Kenya Choose SEW Surface Coating
In-house manufacturing since 1996
Our own fabrication unit in Pune gives one-roof control over design, quality and delivery commitments.
25+ years in coating systems
More than two and a half decades of experience in powder and liquid painting systems for automobile, appliance, electrical, furniture and other industries.
Layouts in minimum space
We specialise in fitting a complete line into the floor space you actually have.
Low running cost
Plants are engineered for low fuel consumption, with options such as camel back ovens, solar-assisted heating and Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS).
Modern technology
Nano-technology spray pretreatment, PLC-controlled transporters and SCADA monitoring are part of our installed base.
Export experience
We handle export packing and documentation and support erection and commissioning for customers in Kenya.
Industrial Areas We Serve in Kenya
CED Coating Plant in Kenya – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you export CED coating plants to Kenya?
Yes. SEW Surface Coating Pvt. Ltd. manufactures CED coating plants at its factory in Pune, India, and exports them to customers in Kenya, with erection and commissioning support from our engineers.
What is CED coating?
Cathodic electro-deposition (CED) is a water-based primer coating. Charged paint particles move to the component under direct current, so paint reaches every corner, and the film becomes hard after baking.
What is the role of UF in a CED plant?
Ultra-filtration separates paint ingredients that do not form film and recovers un-deposited paint from the rinses, which gives close to 100 percent paint utilisation.
How much corrosion resistance does CED give?
The baked CED film gives surface salt spray resistance of more than 1200 hours.
Can the CED plant be automatic?
Yes. CED lines run on a PLC-controlled transporter or a continuous conveyor, with automatic operation and controlled film thickness.
How is the plant shipped to Kenya?
The plant is fabricated at our Pune works, export-packed and shipped from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port near Mumbai to Mombasa. Our engineers can travel to supervise erection and commissioning.
How do I get a quotation for a CED coating plant in Kenya?
Send your component size and weight, production rate and topcoat requirement through our enquiry page, or call +91-99758 35066. Our engineers will prepare a layout and technical offer.
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- CED Coating Plant in Ethiopia
- CED Coating Plant in South Africa
- CED Coating Plant in Saudi Arabia
- CED Coating Plant in Qatar
- CED Coating Plant in Bahrain
- CED Coating Plant in Egypt
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