In coating application, surface leveling directly determines the appearance and texture of the final product. However, many manufacturers often face leveling defects such as orange peel, brush marks, craters, and pinholes, which not only affect product aesthetics but may also reduce protective performance and market competitiveness. Traditional methods often treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, or introduce other compatibility problems. As a professional leveling agent manufacturer, Chemi Tech deeply understands these production pain points and is committed to providing innovative solutions that address problems at the source. Our core technical team has developed a series of high-efficiency leveling agents for different resin systems and application conditions. They effectively reduce coating surface tension, promote uniform leveling before curing, and eliminate various defects caused by surface tension gradients or poor wetting.
The specific solution is divided into three steps. Step one: diagnosis and analysis. Our technical support team learns the details of your coating system, process conditions, and specific defect manifestations, and reproduces the root cause of the problem through laboratory simulation. Step two: product selection and testing. Based on the diagnosis, we recommend the most suitable model from our library of silicone, acrylate, and fluorine-modified leveling agents, and provide samples for application testing to verify leveling performance and system compatibility. Step three: process optimization and production support. After determining the right product, we help you optimize parameters such as dosage and stirring process to ensure stable, excellent leveling in large-scale production, and provide ongoing technical service. For example, an industrial coating manufacturer in East China long suffered from fine orange peel in its outdoor metal protective coatings, affecting film gloss and feel. Through consultation with Chemi Tech engineers, analysis determined that the problem was caused by uneven surface tension and mismatched solvent release. We recommended a Chemi Tech leveling agent specifically for solvent-borne systems. After rigorous testing, adding 0.3% of the Chemi Tech leveling agent significantly improved film leveling, completely eliminated orange peel, and enhanced surface smoothness. The customer was very satisfied with the final result and has established a long-term partnership. Choosing Chemi Tech means choosing not just a leveling agent, but a reliable solution that ensures a perfect coating surface. With solid expertise and precise products, we help make your product surfaces flawless.