Silicone caps are often a popular choice to use when masking. They can withstand high temperatures, harsh environments and help provide a consistent finish. Although you may know the benefits of using these caps for masking, you may not know that they have many uses. They can help you with various types of masking, such as… 

Powder coating  

Using silicone caps for powder coating is a great way to ensure you have a tight seal during the coating process. These flexible caps can be used to mask off any threaded studs or irregular shaped gaps to create an even coating. For areas that don’t need coating, silicone caps guarantee that these unwanted areas stay clean. Caps’ ability to withstand high temperatures means they are suitable for many industries and environments, making them an inexpensive masking solution. 

Electroplating  

Although these caps are mostly popular for using with powder coating, trying silicone caps for electroplating is also ideal. They can help you create electroplated surfaces for decorative reasons, sturdiness, and even protection from corrosion. The silicone cap’s soft and flexible material means that it can bend into any shape to suit your project. It allows you to nearly seal any threads and holes during the plating process to create a protective barrier for the material underneath, meaning there’s no bleeding, and guaranteeing a clean coat.   

Pipe sealing  

Another use for silicone caps is pipe sealing. When working on pipes, they need a cap to ensure that any holes are covered and sealed in tightly. Once again, the flexibility of these masking caps comes in handy to fit any pipe shape and tightly cover it. This tightness of the cap makes sure that substances don’t get through any gaps, so there are no complications with your project further down the line. The durable silicone material will also make sure that it doesn’t break down to protect the pipe from corrosion in harsh environments.  

Anodising 

The adonising process uses acid to achieve the required finish, this means that the masking product needs to be able to withstand harsh chemicals. When using silicone caps for anodising, they can successfully stop the adonising process, altering the metal surface underneath. The caps are designed to tightly seal and make sure liquids don’t come into contact with protected surfaces. This allows for your project to stay clean and reduces the need for maintenance after the adonising process.  

If you’d like to purchase silicone caps for masking, Hi-Tek Products is your one-stop shop for all your metal masking needs. We supply masking caps to help you with a range of metal finishing and painting projects. For more information about silicone caps or any other masking products, feel free to contact us at 01202 661300. Alternatively, fill out our online contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.