Solid growth lies ahead for food processing and packaging companies, thanks to increased demand for convenience food and automated manufacturing. Analysts expect the markets to grow by an average of 5.1% through 2028.* But supply chain issues and workforce shortages are creating challenges for manufacturers.
You can improve productivity by choosing the right metal finishing solution—and Bales can help. We fuse science and craftsmanship to deliver exceptional results for food processing & packaging manufacturers worldwide.
Since 1978, we’ve been protecting metal surfaces in ways others don’t dare. From automation parts to cutting equipment, your food processing and packaging components will benefit from our legacy of customer satisfaction, integrity, and innovation.
Bales’ Electroless Nickel, Hard Chrome, and proprietary NICKLON™ coatings are ideal for food processing or packaging applications. These coatings protect against corrosion while achieving optimal lubricity and release. Are you looking for more efficient finishing? Use Bales’ highly skilled polishing department to minimize transit to multiple suppliers.
Bales’ exceptionally thin Electroless Nickel coating protects against corrosion and abrasion without altering the surface finish of your mold. It also prevents build-up and maintains tolerance.
Bales’ proprietary NICKLON™ coating combines Electroless Nickel with PTFE. It protects against wear and corrosion while providing superior lubricity and release.
Hard Chrome is a reliable and durable coating for the most abrasive applications. It prevents wear and corrosion while mimicking the finish of base materials.
A customer needed its highly visible parts — tumbler cups for the food and beverage industry — to have a very precise finish. Fortunately, polishing steel molds to assure the finest finishes on visible parts is a Bales specialty.
READ CASE STUDYFacing a sudden problem that’s causing downtime or threatening the quality of your parts? Consult a Bales application expert—quickly and virtually from your shop.
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