How a Timber Priming Machine Can Transform Your Workshop Efficiency
From manual bottleneck to automated throughput — the case for vacuum coating in production timber finishing.
The Bottleneck Nobody Talks About
In most timber processing workshops, priming is the bottleneck. Moulder, planer, and CNC operations run at high speed, but the coating line slows everything down. Manual brush priming relies on skilled labour that's increasingly hard to find, and even the best operators can't match the speed or consistency of an automated line.
The result? Work-in-progress stacks up, lead times stretch, and finishing quality varies from shift to shift. For growing businesses, this bottleneck puts a ceiling on output that no amount of overtime can fix.
Before and After: Manual vs Automated Priming
Manual Priming
Slow (2–5 m/min), labour-intensive, variable quality. One side at a time. Requires drying space, turning, and second-pass coating for back faces.
Vacuum Coating
Fast (up to 50 m/min), single operator, four-side coverage in one pass. Consistent film build regardless of profile complexity. Near-zero waste.
The Throughput Difference
From 5 m/min manual to 50 m/min automated
From 4 operators to 1 on the coating line
From 40%+ overspray to near-zero waste
VC6 Vacuum Coater
The VC6 is designed for timber processors who need production-grade priming without the complexity of a spray line. Compact footprint, quick-change templates, and one-operator control.
Pair it with the DS6 drying tunnel for a complete coat-and-cure line.
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