Many types of metal industrial products undergo a finishing process that is provided through powder coating services. In order for the process to work effectively, the metal object must be able to carry the electrostatic charge required to accept the powder coating. Galvanized, mild, and electroplated steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other steel alloys can withstand the heat levels involved in the powder coating curing process.
Uniformity and Consistency
The application of powder coating provides a uniformity and excellent consistency of finish without such defects as drips, sags, bubbles, and runs. The resulting finished coating is extremely durable and tough, which increases the overall value of the product to which it is applied. Due to this fact, powder coating has become a very popular choice by some of the top manufacturers in North America.
Protective and Durable
The technology involved in powder coating services provides for a uniform, durable and attractive finish to be applied to the metal surface. These coatings, while also serving a decorative purpose, provide key protection against abrasion, corrosion, ultraviolet rays, and chemicals that can damage a metal’s surface.
Performance and Quality
Some of the properties of powder coating that exceed those of liquid coating, include corrosion resistance, flexibility, and impact resistance. Parts that have been treated with powder coating have excellent resistive properties to peeling, cracking, and marring during handling or service operations. When a product is advertised as powder coated, it gives off a signal of quality to the potential customer.
Versatility and Beauty
Powder coating services may offer you the customer an array of choices regarding textures and colors. As a very popular finishing technology, the options are numerous for the designer and/or customer.
Saves Energy and Money
Powder coating is a much more efficient process than liquid painting. It requires less energy, when taking into account oven efficiency and automation, compared to solvent-based coating systems. Powder coating is definitely the preferred choice when it comes to a finish when you consider such factors as material usage, labor costs, waste disposal, rework costs, and line efficiency. Simply put, both the consumer and the manufacturer benefit from the production of coated parts that have excellent quality finishes, all at reasonable cost.
