Powder coating has become the fastest growing finishing technology in use today.
The bond characteristics of powder coating and the protection it provides against corrosion are unsurpassed. It can be used as a superior alternative to wet painting on metal parts.
What is powder coating?
Powder Coating is often referred to as a "Dry Painting." It containts no solvents and is applied in its dry powder form directly to the surface of the metal to be coated. Each powder particle contains the necessary resin, pigment, modifiers and curing agent.
Powder is applied electrostatically by charging the powder particles and applying them directly to the grounded part. The charged powder adheres to the surface until it enters a curing oven where the powder melts, bonds and cures to the desired surface characteristic. The result is a coating which provides a uniform, durable, high quality finish Powder Coating is cost effective and superior to most liquid coatings.
The advantages of powder coating
- High Impact Resistance
- Eliminates chipping
- Longer life than paint
- Flexibility - it can bend without cracking
- Durability
- Resistant to heat, corrosion, impact and abrasion
- Resistant to most chemicals and solvents
- Resistant to fading from sunlight
- Resistant to peeling and cracking
- Uniform Control of Finish
- Eliminates sags and runs
- Thickness of 1 to 3 millimeters
- Powder finishes are more durable than wet paint
- Color / Texture Variety
- Standard or custom colors
- Metallic finishes
- Clear coating and glosses
- Various textures: smooth, wrinkled, matte and rough
- Environmentally Friendly
- Uses no solvents or thinners
- Creates no hazardous or toxic waste
- Pollution free
- E.P.A. approved