Achievements, Breakthroughs and Developments

Getting your part and product powder coated and your  powder coating experience right the first time does not happen by chance. You can achieve this a number of different ways and you can do it right or not so right.Both ways are considered acceptable but only one way is the way you intended with conscience. The Powder coat basics eBook will send you in the right direction. I will take you by the hand and by drawing on my extensive knowledge and  state-of-the-art experience, educate you on what is necessary to  produce successful product.  I have been involved countless testing procedures prior to production for many industrial products and made sure that each finish  performed as expected. In fact, the author has participated in the development, processing and testing procedures that have revolutionized the industry.

Pretreatment: Your pretreatment is powder coated, not just the surface

You must remember that your coating, no matter what the quality or cost per pound of powder ,is only as good as the chemical pretreatment underneath it and its cure. Pretreatment is one of the most critical steps in the powder coating process. Pretreatment makes the difference.

The Powder Coat  Testing Laboratory

Most of the truly significant players as far as the large powder booth and gun system manufacturers such as NORDSON, ITW GEMA, WAGNER, and BINKS SAMES, have invested extensively in a laboratory facility in house. They have invested millions of dollars to ensure product testing for the high end users and to determine the working parameters before installing their equipment.

High temperature resistant coatings

Powders have been developed to perform in very high heat environments such as car and motorcycle headers, aluminum, cold-rolled steel substrates. Ideal applications include gas and charcoal grills, combustion chambers, fireplace inserts, exhaust components and high-temperature lighting fixtures. These  functional coatings maintain their color and anti-corrosion integrity at surface temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius). They are available in both smooth and textured finishes.

Low temperature cure and fast bake

The low temperature cure is a new development especially suited for temperature sensitive substrates, including engineered wood (MDF), plastic, glass and assembled parts. The fast bake would be useful in a manufacturing operation that has limited room for setting up a lengthy oven. It also allows for coating of fully assembled parts.

Infra-Red (IR) technology curing accelerated

Gas-fired or Electric Infra-Red (IR) energy is distinct within the electromagnetic spectrum. Different substances and materials absorb heat energy in varied numbers. This selective absorption property makes electric or gas-fired IR technology ideally suited for highly specialized heating and curing applications