When it comes to delivering consistent, high-quality powder coating, good preparation isn’t just an advantage – it’s essential. That’s why Tomburn is proud to introduce our new in-house paint stripping service, created to support not only our own client’s projects but also other powder coaters and OEMs across Hampshire and the wider South East who need fast, reliable stripping without the investment of running the process themselves.

This service is designed to meet a very specific, ongoing need within the powder coating industry – the cleaning and refurbishing of jigs, hooks and hanging systems. These are the unsung heroes of any powder coating operation yet they are often the biggest cause of unnecessary rework and quality issues.

Why clean jigs and hooks matter

Every professional powder coater knows the rule: Good prep equals good coating.

But preparation doesn’t stop at blasting, degreasing or pre-treatment of the parts themselves. The jigs, hooks and racks that hold each component during coating must also be kept clean. Here’s why:

1. Clean jigs equals reliable earthing

A clean contact point ensures a strong electrical earth, which is crucial for achieving:

• even powder attraction.
• consistent film build.
• better edge coverage.
• fewer rejects and reworks.

Layers of baked-on powder act as an insulator and even a small reduction in conductivity can create visible surface defects.

2. Improved operational efficiency

Stripping jigs restores them to near-new condition, reducing:

• masking issues.
• time wasted manually scraping hooks.
• quality failures caused by poor powder transfer.

Clean tooling simply makes every shift more productive.

3. Extended jig and hook life

Regular stripping prevents carbonised build-up, avoiding the costly need to replace entire hanging systems prematurely.

A trusted stripping partner for the South East

Tomburn’s new service allows coaters, including those who may not have in-house stripping capability, to outsource this critical step safely and reliably.

It’s ideal for:

• Hampshire powder coaters needing a local, fast-turnaround solution.
• OEMs across the South East who don’t want the cost or compliance obligations of running their own stripping operation.
• Coaters of all sizes, including those who are competitors in other areas. This service is available to the whole industry.

We’ve invested in modern, controlled stripping technology so that clients can benefit from:

• consistent results.
• quicker lead times.
• reduced environmental risk.
• predictable pricing.
• the convenience of a nearby provider (minimising transport cost and disruption).

Being Hampshire-based means Tomburn can respond quickly to the needs of coaters from Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, the Isle of Wight and across the wider South East region, making high-quality stripping a practical option rather than a logistical challenge.

Supporting other powder coaters – even competitors

One of the most important aspects of this new service is that it’s not exclusive to “Tomburn-coated” parts.

We recognise that many coaters – especially smaller operations or high-volume OEM coaters – simply don’t have the facilities to manage safe, compliant paint stripping.

By offering a specialist stripping function to the wider industry we help:

• raise the overall standard of powder coating in our region.
• reduce defects caused by poor earthing.
• improve throughput for other finishers.
• support OEMs who require consistent, repeatable results.

In short, the service benefits everyone by promoting higher-quality finishing across the South East.

Ready to improve your powder coating quality?

Whether you’re an OEM without stripping facilities, a Hampshire-based powder coater looking for a local partner or a finishing shop anywhere in the South East needing dependable jig refurbishment, Tomburn’s new service is ready to support you.

Clean jigs mean better coating. Better coating means happier clients. And with Tomburn, maintaining that standard has never been easier.

To discuss turnaround times, pricing or your jig cleaning requirements please get in touch.