Custom Powder Coating Conveyor Systems

A powder coating conveyor system moves coated parts through a controlled curing zone at a consistent line speed. In Fannon Products systems, short-wave and medium-wave quartz infrared emitters heat the part and coating efficiently, helping the powder flow, gel, and cure with repeatable results. Systems can be engineered as cure tunnels, booster zones, or integrated conveyor modules.

Infrared heats parts directly instead of relying only on hot air circulation. That can bring metal components to cure temperature faster, reduce dwell time, and improve energy efficiency compared with many convection-only ovens. It also supports precise zoning, which is useful for complex geometries, varied part masses, and production lines that need consistent finish quality at higher throughput.

Yes. Fannon Products designs systems for both new production lines and existing conveyor operations. Depending on the application, an infrared module can serve as a full cure tunnel, preheat section, booster zone, or gel zone. Engineering considerations include conveyor speed, available floor space, part envelope, coating chemistry, electrical requirements, and control integration.

Powder coating conveyor systems are well suited for industrial finishers, OEM coating lines, metal fabricators, appliance components, automotive parts, hardware, and other repeatable production environments. Infrared is especially valuable when faster cure cycles, tighter process control, reduced oven footprint, or improved finish consistency are priorities for parts with demanding shapes or throughput requirements.

Systems are sized around the production process rather than a one-size-fits-all oven model. Fannon Products reviews part dimensions, substrate material, coating specifications, target cure schedule, conveyor speed, production volume, heating zones, and control needs. From there, the emitter type, wattage, reflector design, tunnel length, and temperature controls are matched to the application.

Infrared conveyor cure tunnels can often use less energy because heat is directed toward the part and coating instead of heating a large volume of air. They may also reduce cycle time and floor space. Actual efficiency gains depend on part mass, coating chemistry, line speed, insulation, controls, and whether infrared is used alone or with convection.

Fannon Products manufactures replacement infrared lamps in every size, wattage, and voltage, including direct-fit OEM replacements for many industrial heating and curing systems. Factory-direct lamp support helps maintain uptime after installation. The company can also provide guidance on lamp specifications, emitter selection, and long-term maintenance requirements for production-critical coating equipment.

Pricing is quoted per line specification because each system is engineered around the application. Useful details include conveyor speed, part size and material, coating type, target cure schedule, available voltage, workspace constraints, and whether the system is new or a retrofit. You can contact Fannon Products at sales@fannonir.com or 810-794-2000 to begin the quoting process.