WHY POWDER COAT?
Because it's Stronger. Greener. Better.
WHAT IS POWDER COATING?
Powder Coating is a dry finish that has become extremely sought after since its inception over 40 years ago. Powder is used in a wide array of products and makes up 15% of industrial coating. Used as functional and decorative finishes, powders are available in as many colors imaginable, and offer a variety of textures to meet your finishing needs.
HOW IT WORKS
Powder Coats are based on polymers enhanced with special additives that make it behave particularly for the situation it is selected for. Essentially, these compounds are crushed into a fine powder along with a color pigment and finish additive for beauty and functionality. The powder is then applied by a spray gun that uses the principles of electromagnetism to "stick" the powder to metallic parts. The part is then placed into an oven at the required curing temperature, allowing the powder to melt and form strong bonds over the part that make it extraordinarily durable and protecting the part from corrosive contaminants like road salt and dirt, with the added benefit of looking pretty like paint and/or adding a functional finish.
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HOW'S ITS DURABILITY?
Second to none!
Powder coating protects the roughest toughest machinery as well as the household items you depend on daily. It provides a more durable finish than liquid paints can offer, while still providing that attractive finish. Powder coated products are more resistant to diminishing quality as a result of impact, moisture, chemicals, UV light, heat, and other extreme weather conditions. In turn, this reduces the risk of scratches, chipping, abrasions, corrosion, fading, and other wear issues.
It's tough. It looks great. And it lasts a long, long time.
THE BENEFITS?
Lets count the ways Powder Coating can benefit you.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
HAP (hazardous air pollutants) and VOC Free: Powder coatings contain no solvents and therefore emit negligible, if any, polluting VOCs into the atmosphere allowing exhaust air from the coating booth to be returned to the plant, and less oven air exhausted to the outside.
Reusable Overspray: Powder over spray can be retrieved and returned to a hopper for recirculation through the system, with negligible waste.
Liquid finishes contain solvents, which have pollutants known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Powder coatings lack solvents and release negligible amounts of, if any, VOCs into the atmosphere. Thus, there is no longer a need for costly pollution control equipment, and companies can comply more easily and economically with the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Powder coating is a clean process. In fact, one of the major reasons the market for powder coating has expanded over the past 30 years is the implementation of stringent air pollution control legislation that makes it more costly and complex to operate with liquid paint. Due to these efficiencies, powder coating generally operates at reduced cost. Any powder waste that results is minimal, and can be disposed of easily, economically, and safely.
STRONGER
Powder coated products are more resistant to damage from impact, moisture, chemicals, UV light, heat and other extreme weather conditions. This durability reduces the risk or scratches, chipping, abrasions ,corrosion, fading, and other wear issues.
GREENER
Powder coating releases less pollutants into the atmosphere, reduces exhaust air, and reduces material usage. Minimal waste is accumulated and disposal is performed easily, economically, and safely.
BETTER
Powder coating is tough, environmentally friendly, and looks great. Powder coating is the right choice for a high-quality, durable finish, in a massive variety of colors; allowing for maximized production, improved efficiencies, and simplified environmental compliance.