Powder Coating gives consumers, businesses, and industries one of the most economical, longest lasting, and most color-durable quality finishes available on virtually any type of metal. Powder coated surfaces are more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, and wearing than other finishes. Colors stay bright and vibrant longer.
Powder coating is, essentially, the electrostatic application of powder to metal parts that are then heated – commonly referred to as baked – to ensure a hard, continuous coating. Powder coating begins with a pre-treatment and a surface preparation of the metal part that is to be “painted.” Each part is cleaned, removing anything that might interfere with the powder coating process (grease, dirt, etc.). Once the metal is pre-treated and air-dried, it receives a high voltage electrostatic surge and is then covered with powder. This powder can be applied either through fluidized-bed – a process best for coating large irregular items such as dishwasher baskets or pipe fittings that involves a specialized process of dipping the items into a fluid bed with the powder coating – or spray techniques. The powder is electrically charged, which allows for each particle to have a negative charge. This negatively-charged powder is attracted to your electrically-grounded part and allows for an even attachment and finish.
