Powder Coating
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Question: Some of our end users form our high-strength material and then powder coat for corrosion and appearance sake.
Read MoreSafety In and Around the Powder Coating Line
While safety in the powder coating job shop has improved dramatically in recent years, accidents, injuries and work stoppages still occur today. For a better understanding of safety in and around the powder coating line, we asked a Certified Safety Professional to share with us his approach to safety...
Read MoreZinc Phosphate vs. Iron Phosphate vs. Zinc Plating
Question: I am a product engineer for an irrigation company, and I am trying to specify a pretreatment process for powder coating.
Read MoreVinyl Caps for Wire Ends
Question: We use a piece of heavy gage wire in one of our products.
Read MoreIndustry Standard Film Build
Question: Is there an industry standard for film build on thermoplastic powder coatings?
Read MoreAdhesion to Powder Coating
Question: I am buying a product that has been powder coated and I am having some trouble that I hope you can help with.
Read MorePowder Coating Aluminum Alloy
Question: Since you dealt with a toaster oven pan question so well in a past issue, here is another question from a consumer, but one that may have some general interest among your industrial customers as well: I am considering using powder coat to provide a durable black coating on some motorcycle parts, including the main aluminum engine and transmission cases. (They will run quite hot to the touch in actual service.) But at least one manufacturer of these aluminum cases (not the kind I have) strongly recommends against powder coating their cases because the heat involved in the powder coating process can damage these aluminum alloy parts.
Read MoreHigh-Temperature Powders
Question: I saw your answer regarding high-temp powders and your offer to help, so I was hoping you might be able to offer some assistance to me as well.
Read MorePowder Coating to Survive 500-hour Salt Spray
Question: I work on a project that requires 500-hour salt spray on our refrigerator cases made from steel.
Read MorePowder Coatings that Endure Hot Sun and Salt Sprays
Question: We manufacture aluminum sign frames, which are used for interpretive trail exhibits, as well as aluminum brochure holders, etc.
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