THE ULTIMATE OEM Polyurea Coatings: Tougher Products, Faster Production
Spray-applied polyurea for manufacturers who build tougher products: trailers, RVs, speaker cabinets, flight cases, EPS foam, agricultural equipment and more.
A Finish That Protects Your Product and Keeps Your Line Moving
Ultimate Linings polyurea is sprayed on in a single pass, gels in seconds and cures into a seamless, flexible layer that stands up to impact, abrasion, corrosion and weather. Your product ships tougher, and your line stops waiting on multi-coat finishing, long cure times and solvent handling.
With more than 35 years in polyurea, IATF 16949:2016 certification, robotic and handheld application options, and in-house R&D and technical support, we help you get from “will this work on our part?” to a finish running reliably in production.
The Problem: Finishes That Can’t Keep Up With Your Product or Your Line
Conventional finishes force OEMs to trade durability against throughput. These are the pain points we hear most.
Finishes That Fail in the Field
Paint chips, powder coat cracks and bare metal corrodes. Scuffed, scratched or rusting products turn into warranty claims, returns and damage to your brand.
Slow, Multi-Step Finishing
Many conventional finishes need multiple coats, flash-off time, baking or long cure windows. That ties up floor space and slows every unit through the plant.
Difficult Substrates
Foam, wood, aluminum, fiberglass and mixed-material assemblies are hard to protect without adding weight, cost or extra process steps.
Solvents and Compliance
Solvent-borne coatings bring VOC limits, ventilation requirements and workplace safety overhead that grow with every added line or shift.
The Solution: Spray-Applied Polyurea Designed for the Production Line
Ultimate Linings polyurea is a 100% solids, zero-VOC spray coating that gels in seconds and forms a seamless, flexible, tough membrane. It replaces slow, multi-step finishing with one fast process that fits the way OEMs build.
- Robotic or handheld: Fanuc robotic spray systems for high-volume precision, and Graco handheld sprayers for lower volumes and complex shapes. See robotic polyurea spraying.
- Developed with you: Our team works with you to find, or develop, the right coating for your product and your process.
- Backed by technical support: In-house R&D, testing and technical service help you launch and keep your line running.
Benefits of Polyurea for Industrial OEMs
Tougher Products, Fewer Claims
A tough barrier against abrasion, impact, corrosion and chemical exposure helps products look and perform better for longer, in transit and in service.
Faster Throughput
Polyurea gels in seconds and goes on in one pass, so parts move through the line quickly with less work-in-progress and less floor space tied up.
Seamless and Flexible
A continuous membrane with no seams to fail, flexible enough to move with the substrate instead of cracking like a brittle finish.
Works on More Substrates
Adheres to metal, aluminum, fiberglass, wood and EPS foam with proper surface preparation, so one coating technology can serve several product lines.
Appearance Options
Texture options, pigmented colors, and UV-stable aliphatic systems or topcoats when long-term color and gloss matter.
100% Solids, Zero VOCs
No solvents to manage, which simplifies environmental compliance and workplace requirements.
Industrial OEM Applications
A few of the products that use Ultimate Linings systems today. The possibilities are endless.
Transportation
Trailers, truck bodies, bedliners, RVs, emergency vehicles and more. Our largest OEM market, with systems proven on production lines. Explore transportation, trailers and bedliners.
Speaker Cabinets and Flight Cases
Touring gear is handled, stacked and shipped hard. A seamless polyurea skin resists scuffs, scratches and impact while keeping its appearance. Learn about aliphatic polyurea.
EPS Hard Coating
Theme props, scenic features, furniture and packaging. Polyurea gives lightweight EPS foam a tough, paintable exterior in seconds. Explore EPS hard coating.
Agricultural and Heavy Equipment
Equipment that works in dirt, moisture and abrasion needs a finish that holds up season after season. Polyurea protects steel components from wear and corrosion.
Marine
Vessels and marine equipment face constant saltwater, sun and wear. Polyurea gives builders a tough, corrosion-resistant finish. Explore marine.
Defense
Vehicles, support equipment and infrastructure take extreme abuse. Our PAXCON brand develops advanced protective coatings for government and private defense manufacturers. Explore defense.
Street Furniture and Site Furnishings
Benches, bike racks, fire hydrants and other outdoor fixtures live with rain, sun, salt and constant abuse. Polyurea gives manufacturers a tough, corrosion-resistant, long-lasting finish.
And More
Fabricated steel products, pallets, large panel linings, utility and infrastructure components and emergency vehicle compartments. See what robotic spraying can do.
Common Coatings for Industrial OEM
A starting point for the systems OEMs use most. Our team will help you confirm the right fit for your substrate, equipment and finish. Always review the product technical data.
UL XT-66
Elastomeric aromatic modified polyurea for high abrasion and impact areas such as bedliners, floors and protective coatings for steel, concrete and wood.
UL XP-461
100% solids aromatic pure polyurea spray elastomer with high tensile and tear strength, chip resistance and abrasion and impact resistance.
UL KG-8663 OE
Fast-setting aliphatic polyurea for interior and exterior use where excellent color and gloss retention matters, even at low temperatures.
UL KG-3607
Flexible aliphatic polyurea for protective coatings that need durability, flexibility and UV resistance, inside and out.
UL KG-9000
UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic-polyurea, used as a topcoat over polyurea or polyurethane systems or as a stand-alone coating on aluminum, galvanized steel and fiberglass.
UL FR Series
Fire-rated polyurea for products that need flame-retardant protection alongside abrasion and impact resistance. FR-263 carries a Class A rating at 60 mils (ASTM E84).
Not sure which chemistry fits? Read pure polyurea vs. hybrid and when to use aliphatic vs. aromatic polyurea, or browse the full Ultimate Linings portfolio.
How We Work With OEMs
1. Define Your Requirements
We review your product, substrate, volumes, environment and finish expectations.
2. Select the System
We recommend the coating chemistry, thickness, texture and color that fit your part and your process.
3. Integrate the Application
Robotic, handheld or mobile spray equipment is matched to your volumes and part geometry.
4. Launch and Support
Our technical team supports start-up, troubleshooting and ongoing production.
IATF 16949:2016 Certified for Tier 1 Supply Chains
IATF 16949:2016 is the global quality management standard for the automotive supply chain. Ultimate Linings holds this certification, so supplier-qualification teams at Tier 1 manufacturers and OEMs can approve us with confidence.
- IATF 16949:2016 certified
- ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety registrations
- Backed by parent company IXS Coatings’ ISO 17025 testing laboratory accreditation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Industrial OEM mean?
Industrial OEM refers to manufacturers who apply polyurea to the products they build, on their own production line, so the finished product ships with a tougher, longer-lasting surface. Transportation is the largest OEM market for polyurea, but the same technology is used on speaker cabinets, flight cases, EPS foam props and furniture, agricultural equipment and many other manufactured goods.
What products can OEMs coat with polyurea?
Polyurea is used on trailers, truck bodies, bedliners, RVs and emergency vehicles, on speaker cabinets and flight cases, on hard-coated EPS foam such as theme props, furniture and packaging, on agricultural and heavy equipment, and on fabricated steel products and other manufactured parts. If your product needs a tough, seamless, flexible surface, polyurea is worth evaluating.
Is Ultimate Linings IATF 16949 certified?
Yes. Ultimate Linings holds IATF 16949:2016 certification, the quality management standard for the automotive supply chain, along with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 registrations. The certificate is available to download from our certification page for Tier 1 and OEM supplier-qualification teams.
Can polyurea be applied on an OEM production line?
Yes. Ultimate Linings polyurea is applied with heated, high-pressure plural-component equipment. OEMs use robotic spray systems, including Fanuc robots, for repeatable high-volume parts, and handheld Graco spray equipment for lower volumes and complex shapes. Our team helps select and set up the right application method.
How fast does OEM polyurea dry?
Our pure polyurea and hybrid systems typically gel in under 10 seconds, and aliphatic systems range from a few seconds to under a minute, depending on the product. Parts can be handled quickly, which reduces work-in-progress and floor space. Always review the technical data sheet for the specific coating.
Can polyurea be used on EPS foam?
Yes. Polyurea creates a tough exterior on expanded polystyrene (EPS) and foam in seconds, protecting fragile shapes from dents and damage. The coating can be painted, which is why it is popular for theme props, scenic features, furniture and packaging.
Will a polyurea finish fade in sunlight?
Aromatic polyurea can change color and gloss in prolonged sunlight, which does not affect protective performance. When appearance matters, OEMs choose an aliphatic polyurea or apply a UV-stable aliphatic or polyaspartic topcoat over the membrane.
Are Ultimate Linings coatings VOC-free?
Our polyurea coatings are 100% solids with zero VOCs or solvents, which helps manufacturers meet environmental and workplace requirements.
Tell Us What You Build
Share a few details about your product and your process, and our OEM team will follow up to help you find the right coating.
Why Ultimate Linings?
- Manufacturing Capabilities
- Quality Control
- 24/7 Technical Support
- R&D Lab
- Over 35 years of experience
- 300,000+ sq ft purpose-built facility
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Full on-site innovation and quality labs
- On-site application booths
- International shipping capability
Let’s Build a Tougher Product Together
Tell us what you manufacture and where it gets abused. Our OEM team will help you find the right polyurea system and the right way to apply it.
