There are several production benefits of powder coating. Generally,
powder is readily available and usable from the start without the necessity of
mixing the powder with solvents or other materials. Powder is also extremely
flexible; non-metallic surfaces can be coated, and the range of materials that
can be coated is increasing because of advancements in lower bake technologies.
This wide range of materials to coat is accompanied by a large scope of
coatings, colors, and effects to choose from. From highly functional to
supremely decorative, you can find a coating to suit almost any need. Coatings also range in film thickness
that can be easily controlled and altered to suit a specific material.
Probably one of the most known production benefits is the reduction of
processing time. There is no necessary period of flash off because there is no
solvent. Contributing even more to this reduction of time, the powder-coated
products are cured within 20 minutes of leaving the oven. These coated products
can also be used right away, even when they are too hot to touch, leaving you
worry free about ruining the finish and with extra time to focus on important
business items. With correct application, powders create an almost perfectly
smooth coat, while other finishes tend to run, drip, and chip in the process.
The last production benefit we will touch on is the reduction of
energy requirements. There is no energy required to evaporate a solvent or
evacuate it from the oven. Plus, the oven stays clean, requiring minimal
cleanup.
