JW Bell Sets New Standard for Heavy Equipment Finishing

JW Bell, a leader in aggregate equipment solutions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is known for its commitment to service and quality. As the company expanded, rising demand exposed limitations in its finishing process impacting efficiency, consistency and scalability. 

Challenges

• 3-4 day production timelines from weld to assembly
• Weather-related delays due to Midwest snow and rain
• Frequent rework and touch-ups, even with high-quality coatings
• Labor-intensive, multi-stage finishing processes

The Solution

A Streamlined Coating System Built for Performance.

Sherwin-Williams introduced OneCure™, a patented dust-on-dust powder coating system designed to streamline operations and boost performance.

Key advantages:

• Zinc-rich epoxy primer + superdurable polyester topcoat for corrosion resistance
• Electrostatic application ensures full, uniform coverage
• Dust-on-dust sequencing eliminates gel staging and speeds throughput
• Single primer simplifies application and enables rapid color changes 

The Results

Outpacing and Outperforming the Competition.

 JW Bell cut production time, minimized rework and improved coating performance.

• 2x corrosion resistance compared to previous system
• 1 day total finishing time, reduced from 3-4 days
• 2 days chassis turnaround, improved from 3 days
• ~2 hours small parts cycle time, down from 8 hours
• 1-2 hours of rework, reduced from a full shift
• Improved adhesion, durability and finish quality
• Faster color changes and turnaround times
• Increased throughput, OEM demand and customer referrals