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The process of manufacturing powder coatings is a relatively complex process that must be carefully controlled to ensure a high-quality final product.  Powder coatings are manufactured in a multi-step process of pre-mixing, extrusion, and micronization.  Basically, materials are blended, melted, cooled, and then pulverized. This blog will focus on micronizing, the last step in the process.  Micronizing Process:  the powder chips are fed into a grinding machine, which breaks the chips down into a fine powder.  The powder is then filtered to ensure that no large particles contaminate the powder.  For more information from TCI Powder Coatings on the manufacturing of powder coatings, please refer to our TroubleshootingGuide or contact us today to speak with our experienced team about how we can help you with your powder coating needs.

The process of manufacturing powder coatings is a relatively complex process that must be carefully controlled to ensure a high-quality final product.  Powder coatings are manufactured in a multi-step process of pre-mixing, extrusion, and micronization.  Basically, materials are blended, melted, cooled, and then pulverized. This blog will focus on extrusion, the second step in the process.  Extrusion Process:  this involves the powder being heated up, which activates the resin and hardeners.  The consistency of the powder is changed to a liquid, which is then cooled and hardens into a sheet.  This sheet is then broken up into small chips.  For more information from TCI Powder Coatings on the manufacturing of powder coatings, please refer to our TroubleshootingGuide or contact us today to speak with our experienced team about how we can help you with your powder coating needs.

Need help selecting the right product?  Click here to see our TCI Powder Coatings product overview chart.  Or click here to contact us and we'll guide you through choosing the correct product for your application. TCI’s 4000 SeriesSpecialty Systems   are an extensive line of powder coating systems, with broad formulation ranges that are engineered to meet unusually demanding requirements for functional and decorative applications.  When conventional formulas do not meet the customer’s performance specifications, the 4000 series is typically recommended.  To see more product information or TDS, please visit  http://www.tcipowder.com

The TruIllusion product line was developed to create a special effect appearance.  As light reflects the different angles created in the coating, the reflection changes allowing you to interpret or imagine almost anything. Unlike most metallic powder coatings, this is a one-coat system that will help you save significantly in material costs. This product line offers extremely high DOI, highly reflective metallic look, and is formulated for both indoor and outdoor use.  TruIllusion is ideal for motorcycle parts, recreation equipment, wheels, displays, and garden accessories, and is available in several color options including black, red, blue, green, orange, silver, and purple.    Click  here  to view available TruIllusion products.

The Powder Coating Institute has partnered with the American Coating Association to highlight updates on legislation and regulatory issues affecting the powder coating industry.  The following update is on potential changes to the National Ozone Standard that could create significant opportunities for powder coatings since only small amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are released into the air with powder coating use.  Relatively low levels of ground level ozone can cause health effects particularly to seniors, children, and people with lung diseases.  Ground level ozone is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and sunlight.  The major sources of NOx are industrial facilities, electric power plants and motor vehicle exhaust, whereas chemical solvents, coatings, and consumer products are the primary sources of VOCs.  The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the Environmental Protection...

The process of manufacturing powder coatings is a relatively complex process that must be carefully controlled to ensure a high-quality final product.  Powder coatings are manufactured in a multi-step process of pre-mixing, extrusion, and micronization.  Basically, materials are blended, melted, cooled, and then pulverized.  This blog will focus on pre-mixing, the first step in the process.  Pre-mixing:  this involves the weighing and mixing of all the raw materials, which includes resins, curing agents, pigments, and additives.   For more information from TCI Powder Coatings on the manufacturing of powder coatings, please refer to our TroubleshootingGuide or contact us today to speak with our experienced team about how we can help you with your powder coating needs.

Architectural powder coatings are a greener alternative than other surface finishes and provide  enhanced durability that is appropriate for applications such as metal facades, railings, window frames, and light poles. We developed our  TruDurance™ Architectural Powder Coatings  to comply with AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 specifications. Each product series comes in a wide array of powder coat colors and is available in a range of gloss and cure responses appropriate for the technology. For more information on the TruDurance line, including series, colors, and specification comparisons, download our  TruDurance Product Flyer . 

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