Powder Coatings: Dry, Functional Finishing...

Aug, 2015 by

More than 40 years ago, powder coatings were introduced into the United States and Canada. It had first appeared in Australia in 1967. As such, it was the youngest form of finishing – particularly when compared to plating. Powder coating remains popular, holding approximately a 15% share of the entire industrial finishing market. Basic Types of Powder Coatings A finisher who utilizes powder coatings as a method of producing the right qualities and finish can choose between two major types of powder, which are:  * Thermoplastic Powders: This type will melt again if heated.  * Thermosetting powders: This type of powder coatings won’t melt again if reheated. Either may be used in one of the techniques used to apply the powder coatings to the component. Two Techniques for Powder Coatings At its basics, powder...

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