Q: What makes one powder fluidize better than another? A: This is an excellent question. For a powder coating to perform well, many physical and chemical properties must be aligned. Fluidization performance is one of the critical physical properties necessary to...
Q: Can a steel powder-coated insert work inside pressure-treated lumber? This is for an outside fence where I have a decorative steel insert placed into a pressure-treated fencepost. A: I think I understand your question. It sounds like you wonder if a...
Q: We refurbish a large volume of metal parts that have dents in them. I think we have tried most, if not all, the high-temperature fillers, with poor results. These fillers are very expensive and have adhesion problems and bubbles forming in the finished...
Q: I am one step closer to being able to spray powder in Germany. I’m visiting Oregon and Washington State next month and might pick up some supplies, like a couple pounds of powder. Do you have any quick tips on powders to start with, or which kinds to avoid as an...
Q: What is the basic difference between polyester powder coating and antimicrobial powder coating? Can polyester powder coating resist mildew, bacterial attack, acids, alkali, and oils? A: You ask about coating resistance to several different agents. Allow me to break...
