Timber Priming Machines for High-Throughput, Consistent Production

Vacuum coating technology delivers defect-free, four-side primer coverage on every profile — from skirting boards to cladding — at speeds manual methods simply cannot match.

The Problem with Manual and Spray Priming

Manual brush priming and spray booths have served timber processors for decades, but they create bottlenecks that limit growth. Hand priming is slow, labour-intensive, and produces inconsistent film thickness across complex profiles. Spray finishing wastes 40–70% of coating material as overspray, demands expensive extraction equipment, and still struggles to coat all four sides evenly.

For manufacturers processing thousands of linear metres daily, these methods cannot deliver the consistency, speed, or economy that modern production demands. Vacuum coating technology solves all three problems in a single pass.

Profile Types We Serve

One machine, hundreds of profile shapes — each primed to production-grade quality.

Skirting & Architrave

Torus, ogee, bullnose, chamfer and bespoke profiles. Consistent coverage on every detail of the moulding face — including rebates and quirks that brushes miss.

MDF Mouldings

MDF demands even, sealed surfaces for a perfect top-coat finish. Vacuum coating eliminates grain-raise issues and delivers uniform film build on both faces and edges.

Cladding & Decking

Exterior profiles need complete four-side sealing, including end grain, to meet warranty and durability requirements. Vacuum coating achieves full coverage in one pass.

Production Performance

50 m/min
Line Speed

Maximum coating speed for standard profiles

10,000+
Lineal Metres/Day

Typical throughput on a single shift

~100%
Transfer Efficiency

Near-zero waste compared to 30–60% for spray

VC6 Vacuum Coater

The VC6 is a compact, high-performance vacuum coating machine designed for timber profile manufacturers who need production-grade priming with minimal waste and floor space.

Quick-change template system handles hundreds of profile shapes. Combined with the DS6 infrared drying tunnel, it creates a complete coat-and-cure line operated by a single person.

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Priming Method Comparison

How vacuum coating compares to traditional methods across key production metrics.

Speed

Manual Brush2–5 m/min
Spray Booth10–20 m/min
Vacuum CoaterUp to 50 m/min

Waste

Manual Brush15–25%
Spray Booth40–70%
Vacuum Coater< 2%

4-Side Coverage

Manual Brush
Spray Booth
Vacuum Coater

Consistency

Manual BrushOperator-dependent
Spray BoothVariable
Vacuum CoaterRepeatable

Labour

Manual Brush2–4 operators
Spray Booth1–2 operators
Vacuum Coater2 operators

Vacuum coating delivers the lowest cost per metre for production volumes above 2,000 lm/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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