Powder Coating
Controlling A Fluidized Bed Level
I am having problems finding out the parameters for my fluid bed powder. Perhaps I have already found out where my problem...I am using bad material as fluidizing plate. Fluidizing plate is a extremely fine porous polyethylene plate. Can you help?
Read MoreBlisters And Creep On Aluminum Castings
We have repeatedly failed a 336-hour salt spray test on an aluminum casting. We use an immersion bath iron phosphate conversion coating (soap, rinse, phosphate, rinse) and urethane powder coating. The results have consistently been blisters and significant creepback from scribe. How can we improve our adhesion and weather resistance on these die castings? What is causing the blistering? We could instead use a TGIC Polyester? Would these powders perform better?
Read MoreCapture Heat from Exhaust Gases, Save Energy
Process heat recovery unit can provide heating and cooling
Read MoreA Strong Finish
Bringing powder coating in-house leads to a top quality finish and quick turnaround
Read MoreFully Cured Powder
Is there a quick way to determine if a powder coating is fully cured? What Mil-Spec covers powder coating?
Read MoreDisposing Contaminated Powder
We are interested to find a cheaper way of disposing of contaminated powder. Are we allowed to “throw away” the powder in our dumpster?
Read MorePowder Adhesion to Anodized Parts
Are there any inherent problems with powder coating over black anodized aluminum parts? Is it better (or possible) to black anodize after powder coating?
Read MoreLoss of Adhesion and Corrosion Failure on CRS Frames
On some of the CRS frames (used to build industrial equipment) that I have used wherein we specify powder coating, I have noticed the paint peel off with heavy signs of rust underneath. Can you please help explain the reason for this and what it is you think the painter is doing wrong?
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