Industrial metal powder coating in Indianapolis aims to increase your steelwork and industrial equipment’s lifespan and performance. Industrial powder coating involves applying a surface finish that is both protective and, at the same time, decorative on any metal. The process is a combination of pigment and resins that either undergo electrostatic spraying on the surface that is to be coated or go through a fluid bed to attain the powder coat that you desire. Pigment and resin, which is the fluid bed or electrostatically sprayed onto the surface to be coated. There are various types of powder coating processes that we can offer depending on your industrial project or how much you had budgeted. Some of these processes include fluid bed vinyl, electrostatic spray polyester, electrostatic spray or fluid bed epoxy, dip, nylon, or electrostatic spray co-polymer and dip polyvinyl chloride. There is also a special coating process for plastic components that are heat tolerant. All these provide a vast variety to choose from, and you can make your decision while comparing your pros and cons to a wider range compared to when you only have two options. Epoxy-based electrostatic spray powder coating or simply electrostatic spraying is used mainly to protect the metal from corrosion. In this process, the surface to be coated is sprayed electrostatically. The substance used to spray the surface is dry powder fluidized with air, the item is then cured. The electrostatically sprayed epoxy is applied at a thickness ranging from thousandths of an inch, and temperatures usually range from 360 degrees Fahrenheit to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, or 180 degrees to 250 degrees Celsius if you prefer to calculate the temperature in Celsius. These powders are mainly recommended for interior applications.
Epoxy-based fluid bed powder coating is also used to protect metals from corrosion. The fluid bed process is used when a part requires a thicker coating. When using the dipping process, the part is preheated, dipped into a dry powder that has been fluidized with air, and then cured. The epoxy-based fluid bed powder coating is applied at a thickness ranging from 5 to 30 mils. The temperatures are the same as the epoxy-based electrostatic sprayer, and likewise, they are not recommended for exterior applications. A variety of metal substrates uses polyester-based electrostatic spray powder. Like epoxy-based powders, it is used to inhibit corrosion, operates at the same temperature range as them, and is used for interior applications. The only difference is that polyester-based powders can be used for external purposes.
There are several benefits that industrial products can acquire from industrial powder coating in Indianapolis. This equipment is protected from corrosion, abrasion and ends up with an attractive surface finish. Industrial powder coating allows for the use of special effects as well. Some industries that use powder coating include aerospace, office furniture, agricultural equipment, marine, fitness, and medical equipment.