Pretreatment for Powder Coating

Bobcat Company Improves Productivity and Quality with Custom Masks

Bobcat Company was looking for a masking product to improve its line speed and product quality at its Bismarck plant, but it needed a product that could withstand the harsh electrocoat and powder coat environment…

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Epoxy vs. Polyester

Question: Can you point me in the right direction for a comparison between epoxy and polyester on the effects of UV on color?

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Best Coating for 316-SS

Question: What would be the best coating for 316 stainless steel when used around hydrofluorosilicic acid.

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Melting Powder Coating for Disposal

Question: I would like to bake out our used powder paint before disposing.

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A Current Affair: Examining the "No Amperage" Phenomenon

If you are performing a coating process that requires the use of a rectifier, you may have experienced the "no amperage" problem. Here's a look at the phenomenon and some solutions…

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Oven Dwell Time

Question: We recently switched to a powder coat with Teflon® in it.

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Total Automation Finds a Total Solution

When Jim Galvin, owner of Total Automation, Inc., decided to reinvest in his shop's cleaning and pretreatment process, he turned to an "all-in-one" cleaning and pretreatment process…

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Inconsistent Results

Question: I have recently started a small powder coating business and am having trouble figuring out a few problems.

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Remove Coatings from Silicone Masks

Question: We use high-temperature silicone plugs to mask threaded holes before we powder coat our parts.

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PorterCorp Adds Color to the Great Outdoors

Outdoor shelters sport colorful canopies with weather-resistant, powder-coated finishes…

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