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| What is powder coating |
Powder coating is a fine
dry powder coating material used for prepping, painting and protecting a wide
range of industrial, commercial and consumer products. Powder coating is
typically applied electrostatically using a powder coat gun or industrial powder
coat nozzle. Powder Coating is fast becoming the preferred finish for many
product applications because they are versatile and environmentally friendly.
Once applied, the coating is heated to flow and cure to a hard durable
finish. This cure process requires a certain temperature for a certain length
of time in order to reach full cure and establish the full film properties for
which the material was designed (typically 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes).
ALMAS Powder coating
provides the specific application and cure specifications that are optimum for
each product that is manufactured. Powder coatings can be formulated in a wide
range of colors, glosses and textures. Powder coating differs from conventional
liquid paint in that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the
binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. Powder coating provides a
hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
