Vertical vs. Horizontal Finishing Systems
Which is better, horizontal or vertical finishing systems?
Finishing Systems
Vertical Aluminum Extrusion Finishing Systems
Belco Industries designs and manufactures custom vertical aluminum extrusion finishing systems engineered for high-speed, high-capacity production environments. As a leading supplier of vertical powder coating and liquid coating systems for the aluminum extrusion industry, Belco provides complete in-house engineering, manufacturing, installation, and system integration services worldwide.
With more vertical extrusion finishing systems installed in the United States than any other manufacturer, Belco has been advancing extrusion finishing technology since installing its first vertical system in 1973. Today, our systems are trusted by aluminum extrusion manufacturers around the globe for their reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Our vertical aluminum extrusion coating systems are designed to maximize throughput, improve coating consistency, and optimize plant space while supporting demanding production requirements. Belco has engineered some of the tallest and highest-capacity vertical powder coating lines in the industry, with production line speeds exceeding 25 feet per minute and extrusion lengths up to 30 feet.
From concept and system design to fabrication, controls integration, installation, and startup support, Belco delivers turnkey vertical finishing solutions tailored to your operation. Every system is built with durability, automation, and production efficiency in mind to help extrusion manufacturers increase output and maintain consistent finishing quality.
- First vertical system installed
- 1973
- Production line speeds
- 25+ ft/min
- Extrusion lengths
- Up to 30 ft
Vertical extrusion system capabilities
- Vertical powder coating systems
- Vertical liquid paint systems
- Custom aluminum extrusion finishing lines
- Automated material handling systems
- Pretreatment and wash systems
- High-capacity curing ovens
- Conveyor and controls integration
- Turnkey installation and startup services
Belco Industries continues to set the standard for vertical aluminum extrusion finishing systems with proven engineering, innovative technology, and decades of extrusion industry expertise. When performance, reliability, and production capacity matter, manufacturers worldwide trust Belco to engineer the solution.
Vertical aluminum extrusion FAQs
How long has Belco been building vertical systems?
Belco's first vertical system was installed in 1973, and the company has continued to develop the technology since.
What line speeds and part lengths are possible?
Belco has engineered some of the tallest and highest-capacity vertical powder coating lines in the industry, with production line speeds exceeding 25 feet per minute and extrusion lengths up to 30 feet.
Are powder and liquid systems both available?
Yes. Belco offers state-of-the-art powder and liquid vertical systems, supplied worldwide.
How many Belco vertical systems are installed?
Belco has more vertical extrusion systems installed in the USA than any other manufacturer, and has supplied vertical systems worldwide.
What services come with a vertical system?
Complete design engineering and installation services, with in-house engineering, manufacturing and installation.
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