Powder Coating - The Right Finishing Choice

Powder coating delivers a durable, scratch-resistant, chemical-resistant and UV-resistant finish, making it an attractive option for manufacturers everywhere. The faster throughput and minimal curing times make it one of the most affordable finishing options.

Not so long ago, wet painting and plating were a manufacturer's only options to obtain an attractive, high-quality finish. But changing regulations -- along with expensive disposal methods -- have made wet sprays and plating less practical. Today, as these older methods exit the scene, powder coating is taking their place as the method of choice for a variety of decorative and functional finishing needs.

Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative, protective finish to a wide range of materials and products. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The electrostatically charged powder particles adhere to the grounded surfaces until heated and fused into a superior coating in a curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, attractive finish. Powder coating is the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America.

A more attractive, durable finish

Powder coating offers an economical, long-lasting and color-durable quality finish. In other words, it looks like paint, but acts like armor. Powder-coated surfaces are more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, corrosion and wearing, and colors stay bright and vibrant longer. There are even surface options ranging from smooth to textured and matte finishes.

An environmentally friendly process

While liquid finishes contain volatile organic compounds (VOC's) which can pollute the air, powder coatings require no solvents and release only negligible amounts of VOC's into the atmosphere. Because emissions are virtually non-existent, there is no need for costly pollution control equipment. In addition, most powder-coating overspray that does not adhere to the part can be retrieved and reused, eliminating waste commonly found in liquid finishing processes.

Significant monetary savings

Elimination of VOC's and reduction of waste saves money and helps companies comply with the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, since application requires only a single coat, and parts can be coated and cured faster than with liquid finishes and significantly less waste, the process is more efficient and economical than wet painting and plating.

What kind of materials can be powder coated?

While the powder-coating process was originally designed with metal in mind, new powder-coating materials that can be cured at lower temperatures have made it possible to coat virtually any material. Many materials can benefit from the protection powder coating can provide. Please contact us for details.