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Powder Coating
 What
is Powder Coating?
Powder coating
is an advanced finishing process that coats selected parts with
a fine powder of ground resin and pigment. The parts are electrostatically
charged and over-cured to create a paint-like finish. The powder
can be used on a variety of materials including steel, zinc, aluminum,
and brass among others. Powder coatings have the capability of outlasting
paint and plating, and they are exceptional at resisting solvents,
acids, alkalis, and abrasions. 
 Summary
of the Powder Coating Process
The process involved in the treatment is a well-defined and extremely
important series of steps to insure quality coating. The process
begins with removing dirt, oil or other contaminants from the surface
of the item to be coated with abrasive blasting. The pigment and
resin coating, which has a positive charge, is then applied to the
electrically grounded item. Once the powder is applied, the item
is heat cured in an oven to form the final finish by fusing the
coating to the base material.
 Preparation
for Coating
Powder coating uses the special elements of electricity in order
to create its smooth finish. The piece to be coated is electrically
grounded while the electrostatically charged powder, consisting
of charged particles of pigment and resin, is applied to it. Typical
temperatures for curing range from 250° Fahrenheit to 450°
Fahrenheit. During the curing process, these particles fuse to the
surface of the item and form a hardened coating.
Industry
and Consumer Applications
The powder coating process is available for nearly any metal and
many other materials. Powder coating's applications are as varied
as those who employ them. The process allows for complete coverage
of an item, which will provide resistance to scratches, chemicals
and other abrasions, while remaining friendly to the environment
for both producers and consumers. Michiana Impreglon® Center
is equipped to provide for both industrial and consumer markets.
 Benefits
of Powder Coating
- Durability
— Items which are treated with powder coatings often outlast
coatings of paint or plate. Powder coated materials can provide
desirable resistance to scratches, impacts and chemicals.
- Quality
— The application of powder coating will appear seamless;
a single application of often all that is needed for complete
coverage of an item.
- Environment-friendly
— Neither the process nor the product are harmful to the
environment. The coating process re-uses material and air, and
no solvents are used during application. Finished products do
not need to be repainted or treated with harsh chemicals to ensure
protection from outside elements.
- Savings
of time and money — You can find other coaters, but Michigan
Impreglon® Center specializes in service. We offer quick turnaround
time to suit your business needs.
Common
Products in the Powder Coating Treatment Process
Industry
Applications
- highway
signs
- auto
parts
- trailer
hitches
- steel
drums
- vending
carts
- platforms
- control
panels
- toolboxes
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Personal
Applications
- patio
furniture
- birdcages
- snow
shovels
- towel
racks
- metal
toys and wagons
- hammock
and swing stands
- spa
covers
- drapery
rods
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Michiana
Impreglon® Center, a division of SeCorp, Inc.
225 North Roeske Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
800.640.0090 Phone • 888.890.0077 Fax
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