Rodger Talbert Columnist
Powder Coating's Future
There for a time, powder coating shops were popping up on every corner. Now it seems everyone has figured out that margins are extremely tight and that powder coating is not as easy as the guys who sell it might like for you to believe. What do you think the future holds for powder coaters?
Read MoreQuestions and Answers for Pretreatment Options
Are you aware of any uncomplicated, user-friendly pretreatments that are compatible with powder coating, will inhibit rust on surfaces with deep inset corrosion and will accelerate beneath the coating after the process is complete?
Read MoreFilm Thickness Tolerance
Is it possible for products to be powder coated within a range of 80-90 micron thickness. The best I can get is between 70 and 90 micron.
Read MoreProper Racking
Is there any way to qualify the impact of racking on the powder coating process?
Read MoreHow to Limit Outgassing on Castings
I cannot find a way to powder coat aluminum castings without severe outgassing and blisters. Does the temperature have a role to play versus line speed? Will higher temperature emit more gas from the aluminum casting?
Read MoreOrange Peel on Wheels
I powder coat alloy wheels. When the primer coat is applied and cured, the finish has a lot of orange peel. I preheat the wheels to 212° before applying the primer. Any suggestions on how to limit the orange peel look?
Read MoreDiscolored Metallic Powder Finish
We have a powder coat finish for our railing products that has been discoloring in the mountain states region (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming). The finish is textured metallic with a goldish tint, but it has been turning a darker color and rubs off upon touching. Is there anything that can be added to the powder coat or applied after the powder coating process that will inhibit UV rays and the discoloration of our product?
Read MoreFurther Comments on AAMA 2605
n the August issue, I wrote a response on the subject of compliance with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association standard 2604 and 2605.
Read MorePowder Coating Q&A: Discoloration of Powder
Q. What could be causing the part to come out of the oven with a pink appearance? Our powder coating expert Rodger Tallbert answers this question.
Read MoreCalculating Oven Heat Load Capacity
Please explain how to calculate the heat load capacity of a paint baking oven, using aluminum alloy wheels as an example.
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