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Category: Powder Coating

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What Happens Inside a Powder Coating Shop?

A person powder coats a metal object.

Have you ever wondered what happens inside a powder coating shop? What is the process involved in creating a perfectly powder-coated surface? And how can powder coating help you to create or enhance the look and function of your equipment, products, or projects? In this blog post, we will explore the process of powder coating, the different types of projects that can be powder coated, and the benefits of using this service for your equipment or project.

Whether you want to become a powder coating professional or aim for better protection against rust for the equipment you manufacture, learning more about this durable coating system can help you feel confident in your choice. Learn more about what happens at our shop and how we can help you.

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5 Stages of Powder Coating: Why Each Step is Necessary for a Durable Finish

A man in a protective suit using a spray gun to apply powder coating to metal parts.

Many product designers, OEMs, and manufacturers like you choose metal for their products. Its versatility, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive material to make various products—from housewares and outdoor furniture to machinery and automotive parts. Yet, one of its downfalls is it’s susceptible to corrosion, oxidation, and wear.

That’s why so many companies turn to powder coating for their metal products and machinery. Powder coating has been around for over 75 years and continues to be a superior coating that makes metal parts more robust, more durable, corrosion-resistant, and wear-resistant. The five stages of powder coating are cheaper to apply, last longer than paint, and are available in a wide variety of colors to customize your part.

To get that protective coating your steel and aluminum parts need, choose Precision Coating Technology & Manufacturing! We’ve been a leader in the powder coating industry for over 30 years and have the equipment, knowledge, and superior service to ensure we’ve done your part coating correctly. We enjoy taking on complex and unique jobs that others won’t touch and providing excellent work for our customers. Get started by learning about our coating process and request a quote today!

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What Coating Offers the Best Marine Corrosion Protection for New Steel?

A steel ship travels through the water.

There is no doubt that steel is a superior product for marine applications. It’s relatively low cost, extremely strong, and an easy substrate to fabricate into specific designs. Yet, its drawback is that when exposed to the harsh conditions of saltwater, the material begins to rust, jeopardizing the integrity of the ship or other marine apparatus.

That’s why manufacturers who make steel products for the water need appropriate marine corrosion protection to keep the inherent durability properties of the substrate intact. Four popular anti-corrosion options include cathodic protection, painting the surface, galvanizing the steel, and powder coating the product. Each comes with advantages, but there is one clear winner: fluid bed powder coating.

Here at Precision Coating Technology & Manufacturing, we have been helping product designers and manufacturers for over 30 years get the powder coating protection they need to create long-lasting, durable products that are resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and wear. Learn more about why powder coating is the best option and how we can help protect your ships, boats, brigades, pontoons, and other water apparatuses from marine corrosion.

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Advantages of Powder Coating Your Agricultural Equipment

Farm equipment coated for protection with powder coating

The paint on your farm equipment may seem like something you don’t need to worry about maintaining, but it should be. The current paint on your farm equipment may already be weathered or chipping, and this can lead to rust and equipment malfunction. If your farm equipment doesn’t already have a powder coating, read on to find out how you can increase the longevity of your farm equipment. 

Powder coating your farm equipment will create a better, longer-lasting barrier than traditional wet paint solutions. Don’t spend time worrying about your equipment breaking down due to rust from a bad or weathered paint job—get it powder coated today!

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Wet Paint vs. Powder Coating… Which to Choose

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Because all metal surfaces can rust and degrade over time, they need to be protected. Protecting them with color coatings not only helps prevent rust and corrosion, but also makes them more aesthetically pleasing.

Powder coating and wet painting remain the two most popular coating options. Both provide protection and lasting color. When selecting the ideal coating for a metal product, manufacturers must consider how the metal product will be used as well as the cost and durability of each coating option.

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Protective Industrial Powder Coatings in the Defense Industry

coating application shown on military tank

According to experts, corrosion of materials, globally and across industries, costs about $2.5 trillion annually. It’s believed that about 15%-35% of this cost could be saved with better corrosion management practices, such as applying protective coatings to vulnerable parts and equipment.

Through the years, our United States military has been at the forefront of instituting corrosion management practices to save costs, but also to save lives. The defense industry deeply understands how these protective coatings can help better defend our country. They have field-tested weaponry and machinery with various coatings in the world’s harshest climates (think the deserts of the Middle East and the jungles of Southeast Asia), and it’s safe to say that only the strong survive.

So, what are some of those preferred coatings in the defense industry today, and what can they do to protect our metallic materials prone to corrosion (and, by extension, our country’s security)? We’re taking a closer look at two smart options for protective coatings in defense industry applications that Precision Coating Technology & Manufacturing (PCTM) can provide: plastisol and Xylan.

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The Best Industrial Powder Coating for Extreme Temperatures

spray application on product

Does your project call for an engineered coating solution that can withstand high heat? It’s true that many applications in the rail, aerospace, medical, and food processing industries, among others, require resistance to temperatures higher than 500-600°F.

Luckily, there are several excellent options available, and many that we use on a regular basis with our current customers here at Precision Coating Technology & Manufacturing.

Whether you’re looking for a dry film lubricant or electrostatic high-heat powder coating, we can help you find the perfect solution for your needs. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the best coatings for maximum temperature resistance.

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What Industrial Coating is Right for Your Project?

red and white coated application

Industrial coating is what protects the look and ensures the longevity of your products. Unfortunately, different kinds of coatings have different properties, and not all or even most of them will be suitable for all products. That’s why it’s so important to carefully consider your options and identify the one ideally suited to what you want to accomplish. Keep these factors in mind as you evaluate different choices:

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