Powder Coating
ASK THE EXPERT: Powder Coating Color Change
Q. Are color changes for powder that are under one minute really possible? Read what Rodger Talbert has to say about that.
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KIRCHNER: 5 Trends In Surface Finishing
Consider the following finishing industry trends and the opportunities they create in our markets
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Masking for Surface Finishing
Masking is employed in most any metal finishing operation where only a specifically defined area of the surface of a part must be exposed to a process. Conversely, masking may be employed on a surface where treatment is either not required or must be avoided. This article covers the many aspects of masking for metal finishing, including applications, methods and the various types of masking employed.
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Hempel Wins Technology Award for Wind Turbine Coatings
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards honor achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development
Read MoreColor Change
Are color changes for powder that are under one minute really possible? I spray all manual in one booth, but I have automatic guns in the other one, and we do reclaim some of our colors, but not all of them.
Read MoreFive Market and Industry Trends in Surface Finishing 2012
Consider market and industry trends, and modify strategy to take advantage of them
Read MorePowder Application Equipment
Who makes the best powder coating application equipment on the market?
Read MoreCorrect Coating for Outdoor Use
Is powder coating on cold-rolled steel OK for outdoor usage in high-humidity areas like Dubai?
Read MoreClear Coat Over Silver Powder
I had a commercial applicator powder coat a luggage rack for a motorcycle, applying one coat of a silver color and then a topcoat of clear powder. A few months later, the clear finish cracked. The motorcycle is garage-kept. I consulted with another powder coating company, which said the powder was probably not polyester-based. Would polyester be best in this application? Do all silvers have to be clear-coated? Do only silvers need clear coat?
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Graco, Gema Combine Pending FTC Review
Deal with FTC allows powder business closing despite investigation into liquid
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