Metal Finishes
Powder Coating
Powder Coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electro-statically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin." The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
Industrial Powder Coating technology has developed into a viable alternative to liquid coatings by combining economic and ecological advantages powder coatings represent the future of paint technology. Powder Coatings are manufactured in three steps, pre-mixing of raw materials, extrusion and micronising, resulting in a fine powder. Depending on the specific application, the powder particles are then processed into a certain size distribution.
Key Attributes of Powder Coating:
· Relatively hard, abrasion resistant (depending on the specification) and tough
· Thin powder coatings can be bent (not recommended for exterior applications)
· Choice of colors and finishes is almost limitless
· Can be applied over a wide range of thickness
· Color matching is quite acceptable batch to batch
Manufacturer’s links:
Powder Coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electro-statically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin." The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
Industrial Powder Coating technology has developed into a viable alternative to liquid coatings by combining economic and ecological advantages powder coatings represent the future of paint technology. Powder Coatings are manufactured in three steps, pre-mixing of raw materials, extrusion and micronising, resulting in a fine powder. Depending on the specific application, the powder particles are then processed into a certain size distribution.
Key Attributes of Powder Coating:
· Relatively hard, abrasion resistant (depending on the specification) and tough
· Thin powder coatings can be bent (not recommended for exterior applications)
· Choice of colors and finishes is almost limitless
· Can be applied over a wide range of thickness
· Color matching is quite acceptable batch to batch
Manufacturer’s links:
2301 Success Drive | Odessa, FL 33556 | Phone: 727.372.1100| Fax: 727.849.3272
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