Pretreatment for Powder Coating
Performance of Epoxy-Polyester in Salt Spray Test
Question: We have a hybrid powder coating (epoxy-polyester) that we apply to our products over an iron phosphate.
Read MoreBlack Anodizing and Powder
Question: I work for a company that builds a sewer laser that’s used for putting in tile from manhole to manhole to assure a constant grade and flow with no low spots.
Read MoreMinimizing Rust, Part 2
Question: I read your clinic in the December issue and would like to point out factual errors in the section titled, “Minimizing Rust.” At the end of your response, you have given the parameters necessary to achieve a particular result in the salt spray test.
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Powder Brings Out Maysteel's True Colors
Rapid color-change helps lead to manufacturer's dramatic production increases...
Read MoreMinimizing Rust
Question: What are the best processes for minimizing rust of powder coated steel poles?
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Versatility and Creativity at Greenfield Products
When Greenfield Products made a decision to diversify its offerings, it did so with out-of-the-box thinking, and a little help from its friends . . .
Read MoreOutgassing in Die-Cast Parts
Question: We are in the process of powder coating zinc die-castings and are having a problem with outgassing.
Read MorePre-Powder Coating Treatment
Question: We have recently purchased a powder coater, and I am responsible to come up with a cleaning, rinsing and treating process for steel boxes.
Read MoreWD-40 and Heavy Oil-Based Cutting Fluids
Question: these products create coating problems and contaminate my wash and pre-treat stages.
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