OVERVIEW

Northwest Railing LLC is an aluminum railing distribution company based in Yakima, WA.

Northwest Railing provides in-stock DekSmart Railing products to customers negating the need to pre-order and allowing for shorter lead times.

POWDER COATING PROCESS

Powder Coat Paint Finish
All DekSmart Railings powder coat finishes comply to:

  • NAAMM’s “Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products” for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

  • ASTMB117-97 (3000 hr salt spray adhesion.

  • A.A.M.A.4 2604 colour uniformity, film adhesion, impact and chemical resistance criteria

Treatment of Raw Aluminum
All DekSmart Railings exposed aluminum components are treated
before powder coating through a full multi-stage pretreatment process.

  • First stage is treat the components with a heated alkaline based solution to remove oils and contaminates.

  • Second stage – freshwater rinse

  • Third stage – reverse osmosis rinse.

  • Fourth stage – E-CLPS sealer coat used to provide a superior bond for the powder coat finish to the aluminum.

  • Fifth stage – aluminum components are oven dried leaving a nearly colourless coating