Powder Coating
Expecting The Unexpected
When Murphy's Law "unexpectedly" delivered five critical parts for simultaneous finishing, instead of the usual one or two, they were processed quickly and without breaking a sweat. Explanation—this supply chain had planned for contingencies everyone agreed would "probably" never materialize...
Read MorePowder Coating Over Chrome
Question: Can powder be applied directly over chrome or is it best to have the parts stripped of the chrome finish?
Read MoreLooking for UV-Protected, Durable Powder Coatings
Question: What powder coat offers UV protection, excellent durability, is suitable for an automobile frame and will cure under 300°F or lower?
Read MoreThe Future of Fluidized Bed Technology
Question: I have been engaged to perform a business valuation for a powder coating operation in the Midwest and am contacting you to gain some insight into the industry.
Read MoreTeaching Basic Powder Coating
Question: Is there good source for manuals and videos on teaching basic powder coating?
Read MoreFinishing on Top of Polyester Powder Coated Cast Aluminum
Question: I want to apply a finish on the cast aluminum parts consisting of polyester powder coating.
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Plastic Man
Finishing entrepreneur Robert Langlois says he's found a way to powder coat plastics. Yeah, we know. You've heard that one before... Oh, by the way, did we mention that he's coating more than one million sq ft of plastic per month?
Read MoreUnknown Bluish Oxide
Question: Some of our end users form our high-strength material and then powder coat for corrosion and appearance sake.
Read MoreAt Blum USA, Quality Finishing "Hinges" on Pretreatment
In response to quality issues, Blum USA worked with industry supplier GE Infrastructure,Water & Process Technologies to develop a new pretreatment system. The result? Improved salt spray results, not to mention an annual savings of more than $180,000…
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