Powder coating is a durable, decorative, and environmentally friendly finish applied to various products. It is rustproof, scratch-resistant, and available in different colors and finishes. The process involves spraying electrostatically charged particles of powdered pigment and resin onto electrically grounded objects, which are then cured in an oven. Powder coating is cost-effective and ideal for items such as outdoor furniture, tools, and even wood products. It is the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America, accounting for over 10% of all industrial finishing applications.
It looks like paint but acts like armor, says the Powder Coating Institute (PCI) of this ubiquitous coating technique. Powder coating is a highly durable, decorative, and long-lasting finish applied to products of nearly all types for both consumer and industrial use. It can be available in virtually any color or finish, matte or smooth, it is rustproof, scratch resistant and environmentally friendly.
Outdoor barbecues, swings, garden furniture and garden equipment are just a few examples of powder coated products. Although it looks painted on, it is actually a dry finishing process. Electrostatically charged particles of powdered pigment and resin are sprayed onto the surfaces of objects that have been electrically grounded, thereby attracting the dry charged particles. The items are then placed in a curing oven where the powder coating melts and fuses to the surface. Not only is the process virtually pollution-free, there is also very little waste as the dry overspray can be recovered. Additionally, the industry does not have to invest in expensive pollution control equipment, making powder coating extremely cost-effective.
Resistant to chipping and fading, the colors of a powder coated item will stay true for many years. Gloss and low gloss finishes, including metallic and clear, make it an ideal choice for stadium seating, railings and structural bracing, tools, engine parts, golf clubs, carts, ski poles, bindings, computer cases, equipment agricultural, exercise equipment. , storage boxes, strollers and countless other products.
While powder coating began as a finish for metal, advances brought the ability to cure the finish at lower temperatures which opened the door for ceramics, plastics, and even wood. A clear finish makes these products look newer for longer. Kitchen furniture, office furniture, children’s furniture and toys have joined the ranks of products benefiting from powder coating.
If you have something you want powder coated, it’s as simple as finding a painter nearby. PCI offers a clickable map that will direct you to a list of painters in your state. Some painters only do large industrial jobs, while others do both industrial and private or small jobs for single items, so check with the painter first.
PCI reports that powder coating is the fastest growing finishing technology in North America, accounting for over 10% of all industrial finishing applications. With everything it has to offer, from its versatility to being affordable and eco-friendly, this is a trend that is set to continue.
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