The applied powder is then heated (cured) in an oven to its melting point, after which it flows to form a smooth film which dries to a firm, durable finish very resistant to scratches, cracking, peeling, UV rays and rust.
Once the product is cured in the oven it is removed and allowed to cool. As soon as the part is cool to the touch it can be handled and used immediately. There is no wait time involved after a part is powder coated as there is with liquid paint.
What are the advantages of Powder Coating?
Durability: Powder coating is chip, chemical, rust & fade resistant.
Environmental: Powder coating does not contain solvents and releases minimal if any VOC's (volatile organic compounds) into the air.
Economic: Powder coating is less costly than liquid paint and it provides less downtime when working on a project due to no wait time after the item is cured.
Powder coating has become the coating of choice for consumer goods from lawn mowers, bicycles, and lawn furniture and office furniture, to kitchen appliances and automobiles. Powder coatings are available in an amazing variety of decorative colors and textures to stretch the limits of the most imaginative designer; the application options are virtually endless. Powder coating is now the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America, representing over 15% of all industrial finishing applications. Available Colors – we have PDF Catalogs for download here.