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Worker in blue overalls and red gloves using an impregnation and basic coating bath to treat timber lengths in a workshop
  • Worker dipping wooden window frames into an impregnation and basic coating bath in a workshop
  • Worker in blue overalls and red gloves using an impregnation and basic coating bath to treat timber lengths in a workshop

IWM - Impregnation & Basic Coating Bath

IWM
A straightforward stainless steel bath for dipping and hand-soaking timber profiles in preservatives or base coats. Available in three lengths to suit your longest standard component, with a built-in drip tray to return excess fluid and a discharge outlet for easy emptying.

Typically chosen by

  • Joinery and window manufacturers needing consistent base treatment across large batches of timber profiles
  • Workshops looking to apply preservative or primer coatings without the complexity or footprint of a full spray setup
  • Production lines where components are dipped or drawn through a coating bath as part of a sequential finishing process
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Key specification considerations

Available Lengths
2500 / 3000 / 4000 mm
Length selection should be guided by your longest standard component — choosing a bath shorter than your stock will require awkward repositioning and uneven coating coverage.
Bath Width
150 mm
Suitable for relatively narrow profiles such as window sections, mouldings, or dowels — wider boards or assembled frames will not fit and would require an alternative finishing method.
Bath Depth
350 mm
Allows full submersion of most standard timber sections; confirm your component cross-section fits within this depth before specifying.
Construction
Stainless steel
Stainless steel construction resists corrosion from water-based preservatives, solvent primers, and base coat fluids over sustained production use.
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SpecificationValueNotes
Available Lengths
2500 mm / 3000 mm / 4000 mm
Length selection should be guided by your longest standard component — choosing a bath shorter than your stock will require awkward repositioning and uneven coating coverage.
Bath Width
150 mm
Suitable for relatively narrow profiles such as window sections, mouldings, or dowels — wider boards or assembled frames will not fit and would require an alternative finishing method.
Bath Depth
350 mm
Allows full submersion of most standard timber sections; confirm your component cross-section fits within this depth before specifying.
Material / Construction
Stainless steel
Stainless steel resists corrosion from the range of water-based and solvent-based fluids typically used in preservative and base coat applications.
Drain / Emptying Provision
Discharge outlet fitted as standard
Drip Tray
Included
Returns excess fluid draining from soaked components back into the bath, reducing waste and keeping the work area clean.
Manufacturer
IWM
Power Requirements
No powered drive — manual/hand-soak operation
No electrical connection is required for standard operation; consult IWM if you intend to add ancillary heating or agitation.
Weight
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Compatible Coatings / Fluids
Preservatives, impregnation agents, and base coats — consult IWM for compatibility with specific products
Stainless steel construction is broadly compatible with water-based and most solvent-based preservatives and primers; always verify fluid compatibility with your coating supplier before use.
Lid or Cover
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Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the IWM - Impregnation & Basic Coating Bath if...

  • Your components are narrow-section profiles — window sections, mouldings, or dowels — that fit within a 150 mm bath width
  • You need a simple, low-infrastructure method of applying impregnation treatments or base coats without investing in spray equipment
  • Your production involves drawing or dipping batches of consistent-length components and you want a dedicated bath sized to match your longest standard stock

Consider an alternate model if...

  • Your components are wider than 150 mm or irregular in shape — in that case, the IWM Wood Finishing Spray Booth With Extractor may be a more appropriate solution
  • You need to apply topcoats, lacquers, or finishes beyond basic impregnation and priming, where spray application gives better control and coverage
  • Your workflow requires handling of assembled or jointed components rather than individual sections — talk to us about the Soukup Assembling Equipment & Trolleys for downstream handling
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