Powder for Outdoor Products
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses some of the things to keep in mind when powder coating products intended for outdoor use.
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Preventing Corrosion in Small Areas
Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses how to get proper cleaning and coverage in tight Faraday areas.
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Understanding Infrared Line-of-Sight
Marty Sawyer of Trimac Industrial Systems offers insights into using infrared to accelerate your powder coating curing operations.
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Mitigating Heat in the Building
Powder coating systems radiate heat and without good air turn over the heat can become unbearable. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert offers ideas for cooling your facility.
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Outgassing and Powder Coating Defects
Having trouble with bubbles forming during curing? Verney Denerville of TIGER Drylac discusses proper outgassing procedures.
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On Thermoplastic Powder Coatings
Tim Brinner of IFS Coatings explains the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting powder coatings, and discusses applications where thermoplastic powders can be used to greatest effect.
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Coating Systems with the Best Long-Term Performance
The best protection against corrosion and UV exposure, says Axalta’s Mike Withers, is electrocoat and a super durable powder coating.
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Improving Transfer Efficiencies in Coating Operations
There are many methods for addressing electrostatic grounding in metal painting processes, and Tim Ulshafer from Mueller Electric says the best method for your process is a simple and worthwhile exercise.
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Powder Coating Non-Conductive Substrates
Today’s low cure powders targeted at non-conductive substrates offer finishers options for finishing non-conductive substrates like wood and MDF.
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Racks for Powder Coating
Powder coating consultant and PF columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the importance of good racking methods for your powder coating operation.
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