From Hormuz to the Factory Floor: Supply Chains Under Strain

by ChemQuest | Apr 2026 | Insider Insights, Featured

Regional ImpactsEuropeNorth AmericaAsiaValue Chain Under Pressure The ongoing conflict in Iran represents the third major supply chain shock in six years, following COVID‑19 in 2020 and the Ukraine conflict in 2022. This latest disruption is now placing significant...

Powder coating sieve size: What sieve size should I use to attain a glossy, smooth powder coating?

by ChemQuest | Apr 2026

Q: Which size sieve is best for the production of high-gloss and smooth powder coating? A: High glossy and smooth powder coatings require a narrow particle size distribution. The top end “scalp” is critical to ensure the desired smoothness. Good milling conditions are...

Filler for powder coating on welded aluminum: What filler won’t outgas and ruin my finished powder coat?

by ChemQuest | Apr 2026

Q: I need to fill some gaps I have in a welded aluminum frame. What is the best “Bondo type” filler that won’t outgas too badly and ruin my finished powder coat? I would prefer an epoxy or something that wouldn’t necessarily need a preheat or super-long cure time, but...

Upper temperature limit: At what temperatures is regular powder coating safe?

by ChemQuest | Apr 2026

Q: I had just had a smoker powder coated for barbequing. They coated the inside of the smoker (which they were not supposed to do). At what temperatures is regular powder coating safe? Are there any fumes that would be released at any certain temps? I am just...

A “Solids” Advantage: Versatile Coatings are Suitable for Various Applications

by ChemQuest | Mar 2026 | CoatingsPro, export

100% Solids Coatings OverviewAdvantages of 100% Solids CoatingsReduced Life Cycle CostsQuick Cure and Return to ServiceEnvironmental/Health and Safety BenefitsPerformance and Physical Property ImprovementsIndustrial, Commercial, and Residential ApplicationsEquipment...