Need a Better Finish?
You need the best finish for your product.
I discuss quality pretreatment from plating to sandblasting to washing, which will add value to your finished product. Hundreds
of coatings are available from such recognized names as PPG, Dupont, Morton and Sherwin Williams. Also today, some smaller
powder manufacturers enable us to offer custom powders to any size customer.
Powder coating poses no risk to the air
quality because, unlike paint, it has no solvent emissions. As well as being environmentally friendly, powder coating offers
a new standard of quality control by providing higher uniformity of thickness and color consistency than do conventional liquid
paints paints. Powder coatings are cured at higher temperatures that ensure a tougher finish top coat.
Powder coating is a viable, superior surfacing
choice to wet paint. If you use wet paint in your manufacturing process, consider implementing powder coating to lower your
costs, improve your product's durability, and lower your company's impact on the environment. We here at Powder Coat Secrets
and Basics will gladly work closely with your product development or production teams to design a powder coat solution that
will exceed your needs.
Chrome, Anodizing & Other Plating
The durability of todays powder coating
and todays available powder, provides an excellent substitute to various plating processes. Plating has been and still is
environmentally hazardous and, therefore, becoming far more expensive. Powder coating has become the preferred alternative.
Many automotive trim pieces have been converted from chrome or anodized to powder coating top coat. If you are plating your
parts, my book may give you insights into the future and get you closer to being environmentally acceptable. Please contact
us to see if we can help your bottom line with this option.
Here are a few notes regarding the superiority
of powder coating over wet paint and plating.
Appearance
Advantages
o Color Consistency
o Durable, High Gloss
o Conceals Minor Surface Flaws
Performance
Advantages
o Harder Finish
o Scratch and Ding Resistant
o Flexible, Durable Surface
o Anti-corrosion finishes
Environmental
Advantages
o No solvents means no air quality hazards
o No hazardous waste
o No chemical cleanup
