PVD Coating for Stainless Steel Sinks: How a Turkish Manufacturer Expanded Capacity
Project at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Customer | Asil Krom |
| Country | Turkey |
| Industry | Stainless steel sink manufacturing |
| Application | Decorative PVD coating for stainless steel sinks |
| PVD technology | Multi-arc ion plating |
| Equipment | 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating machine |
| Configuration | Standard configuration, domestic pumps + diffusion pump |
| Production capacity | Approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day |
| Delivery time | Approximately two and a half months |
Introduction
For stainless steel sink manufacturers serving global markets, PVD coating for stainless steel sinks has become more than a finishing step — it is an important part of product manufacturing. As production volumes increase, having sufficient in-house coating capacity becomes an important consideration in its own right.
Asil Krom, an established Turkish stainless steel sink manufacturer, already had multi-arc ion plating equipment in operation. To expand its coating capacity, the company purchased an additional 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating machine from FOXIN.
The new system provides a production capacity of approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day and was designed around the customer’s production requirements and available factory space.
Who Is Asil Krom? A Turkish Sink Manufacturer Since 2006
Asil Krom is a Turkish manufacturer specializing in stainless steel sinks. The company started production in 2006 and has developed a manufacturing facility covering approximately 25,000 square meters.
With its products exported to more than 60 countries worldwide, Asil Krom serves customers across international markets.
The company has also accumulated extensive experience in stainless steel sink manufacturing and had already established its own PVD coating capability before this project. As production requirements continued to grow, Asil Krom decided to add another PVD coating system to increase its in-house coating capacity.
The Real Challenge: Adding Capacity, Not Switching Technology
This project was not a transition from traditional finishing to PVD coating.
Asil Krom was already using multi-arc ion plating technology and had existing PVD equipment. The objective of the new investment was to add another machine and increase production capacity.
At the same time, the new equipment needed to suit the customer’s stainless steel sink production and the factory space actually available to them.
For a large workpiece such as a stainless steel sink, equipment dimensions and loading space need to be considered carefully. A standard machine size may not always make the most efficient use of a customer’s existing production area. Based on the dimensions and requirements provided by Asil Krom, FOXIN developed a suitable equipment size and configuration for the project — which is the same approach we take with every PVD coating machine for stainless steel sinks.
Why Asil Krom Chose FOXIN
During the equipment selection process, Asil Krom also evaluated other suppliers. The final decision was influenced by several practical factors.
Experience in the Turkish Market
FOXIN had previously supplied PVD coating equipment to customers in Turkey. This existing experience gave the customer familiarity with our equipment and capabilities in the local market, rather than an unfamiliar supplier starting from zero.
Experience with Stainless Steel Sink Applications
FOXIN has experience supplying PVD coating equipment for stainless steel sink applications. This mattered because the project required more than simply selecting a standard PVD coating machine — the equipment needed to accommodate the size and production characteristics of stainless steel sinks.
Practical Equipment Design
Based on the customer’s requirements and available installation space, FOXIN was able to design a suitable equipment size rather than relying solely on a standard configuration. The proposed solution also offered a practical balance between equipment configuration and investment cost.
The Solution: A 2500 × 3000 mm Multi-Arc PVD Coating Machine
FOXIN supplied Asil Krom with a 2500 × 3000 mm large multi-arc coating machine for decorative coating of stainless steel sinks.
The equipment uses multi-arc ion plating technology and was supplied with a standard configuration, including domestic pumps and a diffusion pump. Its dimensions were selected according to the customer’s production requirements and available factory space.
Key Equipment Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Customer | Asil Krom |
| Country | Turkey |
| Industry | Stainless steel sink manufacturing |
| Application | Decorative PVD coating |
| PVD technology | Multi-arc ion plating |
| Equipment size | 2500 × 3000 mm |
| Configuration | Standard configuration |
| Pump configuration | Domestic pumps + diffusion pump |
| Production capacity | Approx. 250 stainless steel sinks/day |
| Delivery time | Approximately 2+ months |
Coating Capacity: About 250 Stainless Steel Sinks per Day
One of the key measurable results of this project is the production capacity of the new PVD system.
The 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating machine can process approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day, based on the customer’s production requirements.
For a manufacturer exporting products to more than 60 countries, the additional PVD system provides increased in-house coating capacity and supports the company’s ongoing stainless steel sink production.
The purpose of the new equipment was not to replace Asil Krom’s existing PVD technology, but to expand its existing production capability with an additional multi-arc PVD system.
Delivery, Installation and Running Status
The equipment was delivered to Asil Krom in Turkey within approximately two and a half months. After installation, the machine was put into normal production.
According to the available feedback, the equipment has been operating normally and no equipment problems have been reported. The system continues to be used for stainless steel sink production.
Project Results
The project delivered new PVD coating capacity for Asil Krom’s stainless steel sink production.
Key results
- Approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day coating capacity
- A 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating system
- Additional in-house PVD production capacity on top of existing equipment
- Equipment dimensions designed according to the customer’s production space
- Delivered in approximately two and a half months
- Operating normally after installation, with no reported faults
Rather than relying on unverified percentage improvements in yield or cost, this case focuses on the measurable production capacity and equipment specifications confirmed for the project.
Customer Experience
Asil Krom has been using the new PVD coating system in normal production. Based on the available project feedback, the machine has been operating normally without reported equipment problems.
No formal customer quotation or quantified satisfaction data was collected for this case, so no additional customer statements have been attributed to Asil Krom.
What This Project Means for Other Sink Manufacturers
The Asil Krom project is an example of how an established stainless steel sink manufacturer can expand its existing PVD coating capacity with an additional multi-arc system.
With two decades of production experience since 2006, approximately 25,000 square meters of manufacturing space, and products exported to more than 60 countries, Asil Krom required a practical PVD solution that could support an existing production operation rather than replace it.
FOXIN supplied a 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating machine with a standard configuration, domestic pumps and a diffusion pump. The system provides a production capacity of approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day and was designed with the customer’s production requirements and available space in mind.
For stainless steel sink manufacturers looking to add or expand in-house PVD coating capacity, equipment size, production requirements, available factory space and application experience are the factors that decide whether a machine fits the line — not the headline specification on a brochure.
Related Equipment and Services
- PVD coating machinery — compare multi-arc, magnetron sputtering and large-diameter models by chamber size and output per batch
- Sample coating tests — send your sink or panel to our in-house coating plant and we will coat it before you commit to a line
Get a PVD Coating Solution for Stainless Steel Sinks
Are you a stainless steel sink manufacturer looking to add or expand your in-house PVD coating capacity?
FOXIN can develop a PVD coating system according to your sink dimensions, target production capacity, available factory space and coating requirements. Contact us to discuss your application and get a suitable PVD coating solution.
FAQ
1. What PVD technology is used for stainless steel sinks?
Multi-arc ion plating is a PVD technology used for decorative coating applications. It can be applied to stainless steel products where decorative surface finishes are required.
2. Can a PVD coating machine be customized for stainless steel sink production?
Yes. Equipment dimensions and configuration can be designed according to the customer’s workpiece dimensions, production requirements and available factory space.
3. What PVD coating machine did FOXIN supply to Asil Krom?
FOXIN supplied a 2500 × 3000 mm multi-arc PVD coating machine with a standard configuration, domestic pumps and a diffusion pump.
4. What is the production capacity of the Asil Krom PVD system?
The system has a production capacity of approximately 250 stainless steel sinks per day, based on the customer’s production requirements.
5. How long did the PVD equipment take to deliver?
The equipment was delivered in approximately two and a half months.
6. Was Asil Krom already using PVD coating before purchasing the new machine?
Yes. Asil Krom already had multi-arc PVD coating equipment before purchasing the new FOXIN system. The new machine was purchased to expand its existing PVD coating capacity.