The short answer: Powder coating offers incredible versatility.
Not only are you adding colour to your metal, but you are increasing its durability, receiving a quality, consistent finish and adding a significant degree of corrosion resistance against the elements (we have written about this here if you're interested). The environmental footprint is also much smaller than conventional painting.
Here's 6 quick benefits enjoyed when you powder coat your items and machinery.
1. Efficiency
Powder is applied through electromagnetic energy, meaning maximum surface adhesion is achieved with little to no waste of the powder.
Powder is sprayed on and immediately cured, as opposed to paint which requires a primer, several coats and much more time waiting for it to cure.
The efficiency of the process results in less manual labour and the ability to get through a high number of items and surfaces in a fraction of the time. This makes powder coating excellent for time-sensitive projects and commercial batch jobs.
2. A Cost Effective Solution
Compared to paint, powder is cheaper to order, takes up less space and very little is wasted.
Powder coating is an extremely cost effective solution, especially when you factor in the efficiency of powder coating, reduced labour, and minimal material and waste disposal costs.
Because we cater to large size, large quantity items, we order powders in bulk at incredibly competitive prices. Our buying power increases the savings we can to pass down to customers.
3. More environmentally friendly
The powder coating process doesn't require harmful solvents and primers. Solvents and primers are often made with toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and have long-term health effects, especially when used indoors.
The powder adheres to the surface via electromagnetic charge, thus the powder contains no nasty chemicals for adhesion.
Powder coating also creates very minimal air pollution. In fact, when filtered properly the air can even be reintroduced to the powder coating workspace. During the powder coating process, our staff follow common sense safety procedures, wearing respiratory protection and safety gear designed to minimise skin contact.
Running a large operation where heaps of items are being powder coated every day, our enviromental footprint is minimal.
4. Quality Control
There's nothing else like the finish offered by powder coating. The powder melts and then reforms across the surface without drips or runs, resulting in a uniform finish and significantly lower margin of error.
With no need to re-sand or refinish, the cost towards time and labour is reduced and quality, repeatable results are easily achieved.
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5. Durability
Powder coating offers superior corrosion resistance and longevity.
From the track to the farm, we have powder coated structures and equipment that will be used in challenging conditions, sometimes every day of the year. Powders offer superior corrosion resistance and can also offer UV protection which reduces fading from the harsh NZ sun.
During the curing process, the powder forms a chemical bond increasing the items resistance to abrasion, chips and scratches.
Some powders even have anti-microbial properties, inhibiting the growth of mildew, bacterias, fungi and other microorganisms. These properties are particularly desirable in the food and medical sectors.
These properties are ideal for both machinery and every day items. If you're unsure which finish is best for your application, contact us and we can offer recommendations.
6. Easy Maintenance
How do you clean a powder coated surface? A bit of soapy water.
No strong solvents or chemicals are needed to keep your finish looking beaut. Because of the strong resistance to corrosion and damage, all you need to keep your finish looking good is soapy water and a bit of elbow grease.
In a nutshell...
When you get your surface powder coated, you can receive a quality, long-lasting finish in minimal time and with minimal impact on the environment... All at a great price point. If you have any questions or would like to book in a job with us, feel free to get in touch.
