Powder Coating

Archive for July, 2009

If so, what is a safe temperature and how long should they stay in the oven?

Yes. Temperature and time depends on the Powder Coating medium being used, but the temps are well below the level that would cause a wheel to warp.

I am currently working on a university project, it is about a company which provides powder coating services only business to business (for other big companies, such as; powder coating water and gas pipes for energy companies, cooking trays for kitchen appliances manufacturers..), what are the other opportunities in the market? What other industries do you think can use powder coating services? I really appreciate if you help me on this question. Thank you people.
** Powder Coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin." The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as "whiteware", aluminium extrusions, and automobile and bicycle parts. Newer technologies allow other materials, such as MDF (medium-density fibreboard), to be powder coated using different methods.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coatingg

Does it really matter, google it and find out

does anyone know where in the uk, I can get my chrome wheels rechromed ? and can chrome wheels be powder coated? any idea of prices too,20 inch rims,thanks .

If you power coat it will not shine anymore. To get chromed check your local wheel shops or the equivalent of the yellow pages to get re-chromed. Cost could be about 25-40 lb UK