Powder Coating
Adhesion to Powder Coating Part II
I answered a question in the November Powder Coating Clinic that got some additional response from our readership.
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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?
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At 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…
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.
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