Manufacturing concerns have a number of ways they can protect their products and components. Electroplating and painting are two means of providing a defense for various metal items against environmental hazards. One other increasingly popular option is industrial powder coating.
The Basics
Powder coating involves electrostatically spraying a mixture of finely ground combination of pigment and resins onto the surface of the workpiece. Now charged, the particles stick to the electrically grounded surface of the workpiece until the heat of the curing oven fuses the particles to the metal. This produces a smooth finish.
Advantages
Companies choose to use industrial powder coating services for one of several reasons. The coating is a protective device providing the company’s products with certain advantageous benefits. These consist of the following
• Durability: Metal surfaces undergoing a powder coating treatment are more resistant to a variety of common occurrences including scratching, fading, chipping and wearing.
• Higher-Quality Finish: In general, the appearance is superior.
• Variety: The hues and shades available make it possible to choose the most appropriate and/or attractive color. As well, powder coatings are available as matte, flat, glossy, shiny, metallic, high gloss, wrinkle, fluorescent, etc.
• Environmentally Friendly: Powder coatings do not contain environmentally unfriendly solvents and lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They also result in less waste, reducing the need for disposal.
• Return on Investment (ROI): The longevity of a product, as well as lower maintenance and less waste, are cost cutting measure making powder coating economical.
• Efficiency: The process results in very little waste. This increases the efficiency and productivity of the company
Industrial Powder Coating Services
When it comes to providing components with a high degree of protection both efficiently and cost effectively, companies consider power coating. They know relying on industrial powder coating services can increase the durability of their product without negatively affecting the aesthetic factor. As an additional bonus, companies can adhere to EPA guidelines more easily.