Powder coating
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What is powder coating?
Definition
Powder coating is also called powder painting. But how does it work? Negatively charged powder is sprayed onto a grounded metal using compressed air. This powder then sticks to it for a while. It can then be put in an oven, which melts the powder. Powder coating can be applied to many different metals. What is very important is that the metal is clean. The material has to be cleaned and degreased first.
Advantages
Powder coating brings several advantages. One of the advantages, for example, is that no solvents are released, as the paint consists of a solid substance. The powder that does not stick to the metal can be reused. This is a great advantage, as no lacquer is lost this way. These features also certainly have a positive impact on the environment. What is also positive for the environment is the amount of waste remaining after powder coating. In fact, this is very little. Another advantage of powder coating is that it protects the product from severe weather conditions. It also offers protection against rust and corrosion. This is because oxygen can no longer reach the steel. Compared to spraying or painting, for example, powder coating is much stronger. This is because it gives the product a real protective layer.
Powder coating at TRALERT®
Various TRALERT® products have benefited from powder coating. A good example of this is the mounting brackets that make it easy to fit LED lighting. These mounting brackets are powder-coated in black for an attractive finish and extra protection. But this is not the only product where powder coating is used. Another good example is TRALERT®’s LED work lights. Several LED work lights are fitted with a black, powder-coated stainless steel bracket. Just as with the mounting brackets, this provides not only an attractive finish but also that extra layer of protection.
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