From baby clothes to identifying new markets in the textile, metallurgical, and fastener and fixing industry, Gloma® is a specialist in the painting of screws and other small accessories.
Based in Portugal, Gloma® is able to paint any small surface on any kind of raw material, with personalised colours, thanks to its in-house technology park and on-site laboratory.
Gloma’s R&D lab can work closely with customers to develop projects based on a sample or an idea. “We focus on innovation and are always open to new ideas,” comments Andreia Mota, manager at Gloma. “Our latest innovation is a phosphorescence finish – which is a glow in the dark effect. We are convinced that this finish will be popular in the coming months.”
Andreia continues: “Our R&D department helps us to guarantee that our products meet customers’ needs and expectations. It determines the applicable requirements in advance and helps to verify compliance in a timely manner. When a customer comes to us with non-standard requests, we’ll perform tests and the R&D department will certify quality requirements and norms can be met, before we commit to a customer. This extensive R&D process also reinforces our company image as a trustworthy partner.”
Gloma recognises the high-quality importance of its services, with a quality control programme that it is continuously improving in order to reach the individual necessities of customers. “Gloma quality starts well before placing an order – it starts with the material selection,” comments Andreia. “This quality programme guarantees that all products that participate directly or indirectly in the productive process are in conformity with the quality norms demanded by the sector and do not harm the environment. Our department of final control must verify and guarantee that all orders comply with customer requirements, before dispatch.”
At the end of each painting, a visual and mechanical inspection of the finished product is also carried out and individual checklists are filled with samples of the final paint, results of the demanding adherence tests, impact and flexibility tests (resistance), and a visual inspection of each individual piece. During this inspection both colour coating and texture is checked.
“As well as our commitment to quality, we’re also proud of our commitment to salt resistance coatings. With our experience and know-how, our screw lacquering gives our product the highest protection against oxidation in harsh environments – guaranteeing salt resistance up to 15 years according to EN ISO 9227: 2012 Class 4 - Medium,” explains Andreia. Gloma is also able to achieve satisfactory results regarding impact resistance according to EN ISO 6272 - 1: 2011 and paint adhesion certified to EN ISO 2409: 2013.
“If your objective is to hide the screw, Gloma is able to paint it in the same colour as its surroundings. If your aim is to highlight the screw, Gloma can paint it with a contrasting colour. Gloma stands for any colour, any texture, but always with the same quality certification – even for smaller quantities,” concludes Andreia.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
