Rodger Talbert Columnist
Powder Coating On Wheels
Products Finishing columnist and powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses powder coating alloy wheels.
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Loss of Efficiency
Experiencing a decline in efficiency? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers ideas for improvement.
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Control of Powder Film Thickness
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers insights for film build control when powder coating.
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Understanding AAMA Specifications
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert explains AAMA specifications and considerations coaters should make before taking on work required to meet those standards.
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TGIC Powder Coatings vs. Non-TGIC Powder Coatings
As raw materials become increasingly scarce, powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers insights into using non-TGIC products.
Read MoreWhat Impacts Transfer Efficiency?
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert discusses measuring transfer efficiency (TE) and determining ways to improve.
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How to Address Declining Powder Coating Coverage Over Time
Fine particles from reclaim could be to blame for powder coating problems that emerge over time. Avoid problems by keeping hooks clean, maintaining guns and using reclaim powder quickly to avoid accumulation of fines.
Read MoreWhat's the Best Coating Method for Extended Outdoor Performance?
For long-lasting powder coating that holds up outdoors, consultant Rodger Talbert suggests pretreatment and washing options, a primer layer and a top coat.
Read MoreReducing Waste in Your Powder Coating Facility
Finishing industry consultant Rodger Talbert explains ways to reduce waste, heat in your powder coating facility.
Read MoreImproving Standard Operating Procedures for Powder Coating Operations
Expert Rodger Talbert says be sure to use instant feedback to let the operator know when a problem first appears.
Read MorePicking the Correct Pretreatment Before Powder Coating
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert explains to a user when they should do a chemical treatment, a blast or both to effectively pretreat.
Read MoreRemoving Terephthalic Acid Dust in Powder Coating Ovens
During the curing process of polyester powder coatings that are acid-functional systems, expert Rodger Talbert says a resinous material is generated in the air from the terephalic acid.
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