Prepainted metal is used in a variety of products.  It can be formed for many different applications, including those with T bends, without loss of coating quality.  Major industries use prepainted metal in products such as building panels, metal roofs wall panels, garage doors, office furniture (desks, cubicle divider panels, file cabinets, and modular cabinets), home appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, range hoods, microwave ovens, and washers and dryers), heating and air-conditioning outer panels and ductwork, commercial appliances, vending machines, foodservice equipment and cooking tins, beverage cans, and automotive panels and parts (fuel tanks, body panels, bumpers), The list continues to grow, with new industries making the switch from post-painted to prepainted processes each year.
Some high-tech, complex coatings are applied with the coil coating process. Coatings for cool metal roofing materials, smog-eating building panels, antimicrobial products, anti-corrosive metal parts, and solar panels use this process. Pretreatments and coatings can be applied with the coil coating process in very precise, thin, uniform layers, and makes some complex coatings feasible and more cost-effective.
The largest market for prepainted metal is in both commercial and residential construction. It is chosen for the quality, low cost, design flexibility, and environmentally beneficial properties. Using prepainted metal can contribute to credit toward LEED certification for sustainable design. A wide arrange of color options are available with prepainted metal, including vibrant colors for modern designs, and natural weathered finishes in rustic expressions. Prepainted metal also can be formed, almost like plastic, in fluid shapes. This flexibility allows architects to achieve unique, expressive designs using metal.
The output of the coil coating industry is a prepainted metal strip. This has numerous applications in various industries, including in:
* The construction industry for both indoor and outdoor applications;
* The automotive and transport industries;
* The production of white goods including washing machines;
* Cabinets for electronic goods;
* Office furniture;
* Lighting envelopes;
* Bakeware.