| Frequently Asked Questions |
1. What is Powder Coating?
Powder coating is a method of painting products that uses a powdered plastic resin which is melted onto the part. At State of the Art we coat
both ferrous and nonferrous metals using "Electrostatic Spray" equipment.
2. How does the process work?
The powder coating process uses a solvent free mix of plastic resins, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The
solid particles of coating are electro statically charged in a spray gun and carried by low velocity air to the surface of the piece being
coated. The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the part is cured in a high temp oven. The heat from the oven
causes a chemical reaction to occur and the powder to cure, creating a highly durable finish. (more info)
3. What types of coatings are available?
Powder is available in a wide variety of formulations, textures, gloss levels, and colors. Common formulations applied at State of the Art
Powder Coating include; epoxy, hybrid, urethane, polyester, and silicones. Depending on the performance criteria of your specific parts,
State of the Art Powder Coating can help you pick the proper formulation for your application.
4. What about custom colors?
Virtually any color, texture, and gloss level can be custom matched. Due to the process involved in manufacturing the powder resin, custom
colors can be expensive unless the requirement is large. Minimum custom powder orders can range between $300 and $1,200. Typical
lead times for custom matches can range anywhere from two to six weeks depending on market conditions.
5. What are the lead times for coating my product?
Our goal at State of the Art Powder Coating is to complete your product and have it ready for shipment within 5 days of receiving your
material. Depending on the availability of the materials required to process your order, lead times may vary.
6. What are some of the benefits of powder coating?
Powder coating is an extremely attractive, durable, scratch resistant, chemical resistant, and UV resistant coating. Depending on the
specific formulation applied, each of these properties will vary. In general, epoxies exhibit good mechanical properties but fare poorly in
direct sun light. Urethanes and polyesters exhibit excellent weather ability. Silicones exhibit excellent resistance to heat.
7. Why is powder coating better than liquid paint?
Powder coating is a completely dry finishing process used on a wide range of materials and products. It offers improved appearance,
exceptional toughness and durability, high quality, colorful, versatile, and long lasting. (more info)
8. How does Powder Coating effect the environment?
Powder Coating is an environmentally friendly process unlike solvent based wet paint. With EPA regulations growing ever stricter, powder
coating is fast becoming the technology of choice. Since the powder coating process does not use solvents in any way, VOC emissions are
eliminated.
Powder coating is a method of painting products that uses a powdered plastic resin which is melted onto the part. At State of the Art we coat
both ferrous and nonferrous metals using "Electrostatic Spray" equipment.
2. How does the process work?
The powder coating process uses a solvent free mix of plastic resins, pigments, and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The
solid particles of coating are electro statically charged in a spray gun and carried by low velocity air to the surface of the piece being
coated. The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the part is cured in a high temp oven. The heat from the oven
causes a chemical reaction to occur and the powder to cure, creating a highly durable finish. (more info)
3. What types of coatings are available?
Powder is available in a wide variety of formulations, textures, gloss levels, and colors. Common formulations applied at State of the Art
Powder Coating include; epoxy, hybrid, urethane, polyester, and silicones. Depending on the performance criteria of your specific parts,
State of the Art Powder Coating can help you pick the proper formulation for your application.
4. What about custom colors?
Virtually any color, texture, and gloss level can be custom matched. Due to the process involved in manufacturing the powder resin, custom
colors can be expensive unless the requirement is large. Minimum custom powder orders can range between $300 and $1,200. Typical
lead times for custom matches can range anywhere from two to six weeks depending on market conditions.
5. What are the lead times for coating my product?
Our goal at State of the Art Powder Coating is to complete your product and have it ready for shipment within 5 days of receiving your
material. Depending on the availability of the materials required to process your order, lead times may vary.
6. What are some of the benefits of powder coating?
Powder coating is an extremely attractive, durable, scratch resistant, chemical resistant, and UV resistant coating. Depending on the
specific formulation applied, each of these properties will vary. In general, epoxies exhibit good mechanical properties but fare poorly in
direct sun light. Urethanes and polyesters exhibit excellent weather ability. Silicones exhibit excellent resistance to heat.
7. Why is powder coating better than liquid paint?
Powder coating is a completely dry finishing process used on a wide range of materials and products. It offers improved appearance,
exceptional toughness and durability, high quality, colorful, versatile, and long lasting. (more info)
8. How does Powder Coating effect the environment?
Powder Coating is an environmentally friendly process unlike solvent based wet paint. With EPA regulations growing ever stricter, powder
coating is fast becoming the technology of choice. Since the powder coating process does not use solvents in any way, VOC emissions are
eliminated.
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