Understanding Powder Coating: The Ultimate Guide

Powder coating is a dry coating method that is usually used on industrial equipment to provide a metal surface.  In this method, a layer of electrostatic-charged  dry coloured powder is applied on a metal surface, which is subsequently cured using  heat  to form a durable hard finish. It is well-known for creating high-quality finishes that are both useful and aesthetically pleasing in their overall appearance.

There are a variety of surfaces on which it can be used , including metals and concrete and steel and plastic. It is one of the most cost-effective interior and outdoor finish options available today. 

THE BENEFITS OF POWDER COATING:

1. It is tough and long-lasting.

Powder coatings outperform wet paint in terms of scratch and flake resistance and durability. In addition, powder coating will outlast wet paint and will need considerably fewer coats and re-coats than wet paint over the long term.

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2. Requires little maintenance.

Powder coating is a low-maintenance coating that requires little upkeep. Surfaces  need only a quick and thorough  clean once every 3-12 months, depending on the external conditions to  which they are exposed.

3. The application and curing processes are quick.

Powder coatings may be sandblasted, coated with zinc primer and a topcoat, they can be completely dry  in less than a  day if  applied correctly.

4. It is cost-effective.

Because powder coating is a quick procedure, it is much more cost-effective than painting, particularly when applied on  large number of surfaces. In addition, products do not need the use of specific drying places, which may take up to two days  to dry entirely.

5. It is  environment-friendly.

Powder coatings are more ecologically friendly than wet paint solutions because they need less hazardous elements to be used in the coating  process.

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6. Better Color Retention 

The sun's rays degrades both paint pigments and powder coating pigments but   powder coating pigments are more durable of the two. 

Disadvantages of powder coating 

1. It necessitates the use of special equipment.

Powder coating necessitates the use of specialised equipment that cannot be transported and must be completed on-site. Wet painting process is far more flexible  than dry painting.

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