Powder coating is the process of coating a surface in which a powder material is applied using an electrostatic or compressed air method. The applied powder is then heated (cured) to its melting point, after which it flows to form a smooth film which dries to a firm, durable finish very resistent to scratches, cracking, peeling, UV rays and rust.

 

Powder Prism Image Loading

 
 

 

The entire powder coating process involves several steps.

Very generally:

  • a blasting, stripping and/or solvent cleaning step to insure the substrate is free of any oils, dirt, rust, mill scale, etc; This is an additional charge

  • a pretreatment step (an important step not done by all coaters) during which the product is treated with a pretreatment chemical or conversion coating, usually phosphate or zinc based, to further protect it and improve the surface for powder adherence;

  • rinse, rinse, rinse..dry completely then

  • powder coat, usually done with an electrostatic gun, but sometimes in a fluidized bed;

  • finally, FULLY cure the powder in the oven, generally at 375-400 deg. F, 15-20 minutes (varies) , making sure the oven is preheated to temp

 

 

Flo-Coat Custom Powder Coating & Leather Dye Work  |  129 NW 13th St. #24 - Boca Raton-FL  |  Phone: 561-362-3932  |  Fax:561-362-3930

Uses

HOME  |  PROCESS  |  USES  |  STANDARD COLORS  |  OTHER COLORS  |  PRICE CHARTS  |  GALLERY  |  CONTACT US   |  WARRANTY