Advantages of Powder Coating
Because of the advanced method with which powder coatings are
applied, all types of powder coating provide a durable, uniform and
attractive finish. All powder coatings are decorative and
protective, and different formulations of powder coatings are
available to provide extra protection from ultra-violet rays,
corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals. Some types are even approved for
use by the FDA in food grade applications.
What's more, they provide good electrical insulation properties and
can also have special characteristics like electrostatic discharge.
Powder Coating: The Coating of Choice
Powder coating has become the coating of choice for consumer goods
from lawn mowers, bicycles, and lawn furniture and office furniture,
to kitchen appliances and automobiles. Powder coatings are available
in an amazing variety of decorative colors and textures to stretch
the limits of the most imaginative designer; the application options
are virtually endless.
Powder coating is now the fastest-growing finishing technology in
North America, representing over 15% of all industrial finishing
applications
QUALITY of Powder Coating
The unique method with which powder coating is applied results in
superior consistency and uniformity of the finish without sags,
drips, runs, or bubbles. The finish an extremely tough, durable
coating which enhances the value of any consumer product to which it
is applied.
In general, the performance properties - impact resistance,
flexibility, and corrosion resistance - of powder coating are better
than with liquid paints.
Powder coated parts resist cracking, peeling, and marring during
handling and normal service use. In many cases, merchandise is
specifically advertised as "Powder Coated" because of the quality
image it projects.
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