The plastic parts are often coated to give them additional functionalities or simply a different aesthetic.

Common coatings are:

-Paint

-Electrostatic spraying

-Physical Vapor Deposition

-Electroplating



Electrolytic coatings on plastics account for about 4-5% of the global market for plastic coatings and are increasingly prevalent over the years.



The main industries using this method are: the automotive industry, the medical industry, the perfume industry and the electronics industry.

The advantages of using this technique are numerous:

* Low weight

* Productivity

* Possibility to coat complex shapes

* Cold touch

* Process under control for decorative, decorative and technical, and purely technical applications.