Rodger Talbert Columnist
Preparing Steel for Powder Coating
We powder paint steel machinery structures and have several questions.
Read MoreCoating Thickness Guidelines
Are there any guidelines for film thickness for a powder coating operation?
Read MorePowder Particle Size
What screen sizes should we consider for determining the percentage of fines, and median and coarse material present in our powder?
Read MorePowder on Brass/Over Rust
Can brass can be powder coated successfully? Also, can you powder coat over rust, or must it be removed or treated first?
Read MoreCorrosion on Steel Parts
How can we stop rust from breaking out on lighter-gauge steel parts?
Read MoreFire-Retardant Coatings
Do powder-coated products have any merit as fire retardants compared with liquid-painted products? How do they compare to uncoated products?
Read MoreAAMA Specifications for Steel
Do the AAMA powder coat specifications for extruded aluminum—AAMA 2603, AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605—correlate to the application of steel materials?
Read MoreQ&A: Film Thickness Control
A reader asks powder coating expert Rodger Talbert: What can we do to better control the thickness of the powder on our parts?
Read MoreCorrosion Protection on Steel
What is the best zinc phosphate process for protecting steel?
Read MoreFilm Thickness Control
What can we do to better control the thickness of the powder on our parts?
Read MoreHumidity Levels for Powder Application
Could our problems with powder application be extremely low humidity levels during the winter?
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