Topic Powder Coating

What is powder coating

Powder coatingis a type ofcoatingthat is applied as
a free-flowing, drypowder.
Process is called electrostatic spray deposition
(ESD).

Differences
Difference between a conventional liquid paint
and apowder
coating- does not require a solvent.
Create a hard finish that is tougher than
conventional paint.

Application

Powder coating is mainly used for coating ofmetals.

Household appliances .
Aluminum extrusions.
hardware automobile.
Bicycle parts
In interior

Note: Newer technologies allow other materials, such as

MDF (medium-density fiberboard ), to be powder coated
using different methods.

Types of powder coating

There are mainly two types:

Thermosets.
Thermoplastics.
Thermosets: When the powder is baked, it reacts
with other chemical groups in the powder
,improving the performance properties.
Thermoplastics: The thermoplastic does not
undergo any additional actions during the
baking process.

Common Polymers

Polyester
Polyurethane
polyester-epoxy(known as hybrid),
straightepoxy(fusion bonded epoxy)
acrylics

Production of powder
The polymer granules are mixed with hardener,
pigments and other powder ingredients in a mixer.
The mixture is heated in an extruder.
The extruded mixture is rolled flat, cooled and
broken into small chips.
The chips are milled and sieved ( Remove
unwanted particles) to make a fine powder.

Process
Part preparation or the pre-treatment
The powder application
Curing

Part preparation or the pre-treatment

Removal of oil, dirt, lubrication greases,
metal oxides, welding scale by use of
chemical.
Type of impurities to be removed.
Chemical pre-treatments involve the use
of phosphates or chromates.
Multiple stages i.e. degreasing, etching,
de-smutting, various rinses.

Powder application processes

Spray the powder using an electrostatic gun or
coronagun.
The gun imparts a positive electric charge to
the powder.
Wide variety of spray nozzles available for use
inelectrostatic coating.
The object is then heated.
Powder melts into a uniform film.
Cooled to form a hard coating.

Curing
Cure process, called crosslinking , requires a
certain temperature for a certain length of
time.
The powders cure at 200C (390F) for 10
minutes.
Curing schedule could vary.
Cured can be accomplished byconvectioncure
ovens,infraredcure ovens.

Removing powder coating

Methylene chlorideand acetone are
generally effective for removing powder
coating.

Powder Coating Equipments

Machine

Spray gun

Why Powder Coating ?

Higher Quality

Extremely Durable

Environmentally Friendly

Cost Efficient

Properties of powder coating

Powder coating does not have a liquid carrier.
Can produce thicker coatings than
conventional liquid coatings.
Easy to apply thick coatings which cure to
smooth.
Texture-free coating.
Not as easy to apply smooth thin films.

Advantages
No solvents are used
Over-spray (up to 98%) can be reused
More resistant to chipping, cracking, and

fading
Corrosion and chemical resistant
Coating does not run, drip, or sag
Thick coatings are easily done
Simple clean-up and maintenance

Disadvantages
Thin coatings are difficult to produce
Storage and handling of the powder requires

special climate controls

Color matching is somewhat more difficult
Cure temperatures may be too high
Difficult to coat sharp corners

Colors

Where in interior

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