Articles

1 May 2006

Sublime Finishes

Vertical powder coating and sublimation printing combine to produce aluminum architectural pieces with unique finishes.

Parts Cleaning 1 May 2006

Get Your Products Noticed with the Powder Coated Tough Mark

Since the Powder Coated Tough Mark was introduced in the spring of 1998, over 400 powder coating businesses, including 134 manufacturers of powder coated products, have signed up for the Powder Coated Tough Mark program.

Parts Cleaning 1 May 2006

Small-Scale Thinking

Nano-technology pretreatment improves powder coating quality and productivity.

curing 1 May 2006

THE POWDER COATING INSTITUTE

With The Powder Coating Institute in its twenty-fifth year, many of us involved with the organization have been looking back to see how far the industry have come, as well as looking forward to see where the industry can develop new applications and ensure ever expanding market penetration in a wide range of industries.

Electroplating 1 May 2006

Serendipity and Smart Management

This job shop found itself in position to capitalize when two large manufacturers with captive plating operations decided to exit the electroless nickel plating business.

curing 1 May 2006

Powder Coating Materials Deliver a World of Colors, Textures and Effects

In the past several years, research and development in powder coating materials has resulted in new formulations that have paved the way for powder in directions previously only accessible to liquid coatings. Following a brief look at the types of materials used in powder coatings is a summary of the versatility of today’s powder coatings.

Parts Cleaning 1 May 2006

Powder Application Methods Offer Improvement and Perfection

Concurrent with the technological advancements made in the formulation of powder coatings, are new and innovative ways to apply the powder, and improve powder application efficiency. Details on these application methods follow.

regulation 1 May 2006

Powder Coating Expands Its Coverage in the 21st Century

Powder coating remains the fastest growing industrial finishing method in North America, currently representing about 15 percent of the total market. About 5,000 industrial finishers in North America apply powder to a countless array of products for a high quality and durable finish, resisting scratches, corrosion, abrasion, chemicals and detergents. The powder coating process also maximizes production, cuts costs, improves efficiency and offers maximum compliance with environmental regulations.

1 May 2006