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Application and recovery
Powder Coating is a technical information publication devoted to the Powder Coating Industry.
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Case Histories
A coater ushers in a new era by relying on innovation and quality
A finisher receives customer accolades by expanding its coating repertoire
A manufacturer jumps off the fence to bring a powder line in house
Ag product plants seeds for start-up of powder coating line
Air knife blows powder buildup from bells at Canadian Chrysler plant
An automated system applies a two-tone powder finish to hand-grenades
Arizona artist blazes new trail with powder coatings
Artist finds expression in palette of powder coatings
Batter up: Batmaker scores with two-tone powder finish
Birthplace of Paul Bunyan, the Northwood's most famous logger, is now home to true tale of MDFpowder coating system
Booth boosts finishing line's output by producing better results while using less powder
Booth helps powder switch come off without a hitch
Business soars for company that takes powder coating under its wing
Central Boiler uses powder coating to improve product design and quality while building a warmer and cleaner world
Chicago firm takes first US shot at powder blank coating
Coater relies on a supplier's speed and service to keep powder flying
Compact powder system opens new ground in seed opener finishing
Company's blank-coated steel full of promise as GE washing machines
Concern for river nets quick financial return for shelving company
Contractor plunges into pool resurfacing by applying in-the-field powder coatings
E-coat adds customer options for powder coater
E-coat and powder seat furniture maker at the head of its industry
Electrical products company plugs into powder coating in Mexico
Evolving application equipment triggers coater's growth
Expanded powder line works well under pressure
Fast turnaround drives powder coater’s growth
Fencemaker stakes claim on quality by adding powder coating capabilities
Field-applied powder coating weathers the ups and downs of Canadian climate
Fine tuning the coating spray system
Finishing improvements give manufacturer an edge in edging
Furniture manufacturer gauges film thickness before getting burned
Golf cart maker turned coater adds customers through quick color change
Gun control shoots holes in rising costs
Heating manufacturer's switch to powder coating radiates success
Infrared oven and powder conversion take company into new terrain
Jaguar's S-Type luxury sedan: New model, new styling, new powder coating
Job shop finds five ways to the 'finish' line
Jolly good test results show British appliance maker the benefit of blank coating
Linear powder coating reels in rewards for fastener maker
Lion statues come roaring back into action following restoration
Longtime lockermaker realizes great expectations with powder
Maker of grain storage equipment sows seeds of growth by installing powder line
Maker of public furniture is saved by the bell - the powder bell
Manufacturer makes large gains by switching to smaller powder system
Masking and racking combo helps foundry with coating-line hang-ups
Membrane cartridge filters make saving powder a snap for a toolmaker
Metal fabricator succeeds at powder coating galvanneal panels after years of trial and error
Michigan job shop's fast supplier response and vigilant system maintenance are keys to success
Multicolor powder coating adds peddle power to bicycles
Nylon coating technique drives job shop's success in automotive market
One-step cleaner takes fabricator to greener pastures
Partial-cure IR oven clean sweeps production pile up
Phased installation means less downtime for OEM cart supplier
Polyester cartridge filters allow company to go with the flow
Powder coater builds niche by tackling huge parts
Powder coatings - the X that marks the spot for a motorcycle manufacturer
Powder coil coating makes it in the shade for solar-screen maker
Powder finish lifts quality of work platforms to new heights
Powder gives gridiron gear more grit
Powder guides carts through trials of aisles
Powder keeps filter company pulsing with product expansion
Powder lends color to sculptor’s expansive work
Powder lets container maker cater to auto industry demands
Powder logs heavy miles for fuel-system maker
Powder proves best bet for Nevada job shop
Powder provides the medium for industrial growth and artistic expression
Powder restores a record-breaking aircraft and honors a veteran's vision
Powder rolls its way to the city of gold
Powder system brings a job shop closer to it's expansion goals
Powder topples barriers to improved finish quality and JIT manufacturing
Powder-coated microcoupe goes over big in Europe, even bigger in powder coating industry
Quick and lean puts a new twist on powder coating
Replacing three powder lines with one boosts production for kitchen hardware supplier
Scaffolding maker's switch to powder raises product quality and production rates
Shop adds powder system to boost output and shrink lead times
Small-sized line does full-sized job
Software keeps custom coater's operation on line
Specialty application: A finisher tames powder to achieve sometimes fierce, other times subtle automotive stylings.
Switch to powder stops rejects cold for freezer maker
Thermoplastics boost coater's business and set the standard for city development
Treadmill maker steps up production by changing powder-booths
Upgrading to an automatic powder system takes extruder to the next level
Vehicle windowmaker takes pains to perfect aluminum extrusion coating
Volumetric feeder provides the accuracy a fluidized-bed coating line depends on
Wiremaker smoothes coating kinks to put powder line in the pink
Woodworking job shop goes against the grain by applying powder
Zinc die caster gains ground with custom racks and hooks
General Articles
Application and recovery equipment pop quiz: Are you ready for the millennium?
Coil coating with powder unwinds in North America
Companies use application equipment manufacturers' test centers to tweak as well as to perfect new techniques
Custom coating: Powder coating process control
Despite the standby status of its powder clearcoat pilot plant, the LEPC continues to make progress in powder
For finishers, powder coatings persevere through the years
Giving high tech the K.I.S.S. off
Laser targeting device aims at raising operator spraying skills
Methods of expansion: Powder coating MDF and plastic
Ohio coater meets a 48-hour deadline to apply multiple colors on a large Manhattan art installation
Photo showcase: Custom coaters bring powder to a variety of parts to remain viable
Powder coating industry sees the light - the ultraviolet light
Powder coil coating - a technology ready to roll
Powder shines along the rails above the Sin City Strip
Ready? Get set for the powder bell
Some things your powder coatings and equipment suppliers won't tell you
What's up? Productivity! Ten tips to increase it
Technical Articles
A process of powder coating plastic at production volumes of 9 million square feet a month
Adding e-coat to an existing powder coating line
Advancements in powder coil coating speed up
Advances in powder systems for metal food and beverage cans
Application basics: How to make quick and easy color changes
Application control: A modern myth?
Applying more powder on the part
Auditing and understanding electrostatic powder coating installations
Automatic from manual: No way - way!
Blank-coating - where it stands in the US appliance industry
Bonded-metallic technique advances special-effects powders
Cartridge-booth maintenance: How to prolong the service life of your equipment
Combining powder coating with JIT takes planning and compromise
Comparison of recovery systems
Conical or flat spray? A clear choice economically
Controlled airflow increases safety, productivity, and profitability
Custom coater powder application: How control systems can boost efficiency
Demystifying powder coating over welds
Designing a powder-application room: Why? How?
Developing multicolored powder primers at PSA Peugeot Citroën
Directions for powder-application equipment in the 1990s
Electrocoat and powder coating: A winning team
Electromagnetic brush powder coating: From the lab to commercial production
Electromagnetic brush technique speeds powder application on flat substrates
Faraday cage, finish quality, and recoating: New technology for more effective powder coating
Fighting impact fusion -- a producer's take
Film-thickness control - know-how and vigilance are required
Finishing medium-density fiberboard with powder coatings
Finishing system performance: How to do a panel audit
First-pass transfer efficiency: How to get it, how to keep it
Flame spraying removes barriers to in-the-field powder coating
Flat-line powder coating of blanks - a systems perspective
Full-body automotive powder coating blooms with gains in multicolor primer
Gearing up for the millennium: Application equipment trends
Get the powder on the part and not in the reclaim
Going to great lengths: Application systems for powder coating long parts
Graphics process creates wood, marble, and other decorative effects on powder-coated aluminum
Gun motion changes follow production changes
How important is the proper ground?
How to conserve energy without cutting corners in your powder system
How to set up your system for a new part
Implementing robotics in powder coating applications
Investigating some factors affecting first pass transfer efficiency
Investigating standard powder coatings on nonspecialty MDF and specially selected hardwood material
It pays to become a ground fanatic
Jumping the guns: Why manual coating should precede automatic application
Manual powder spraying – technique is everything
MDF powder coating: A practical update
Meeting AAMA 605.2 requirements opens doors to thermoset high-performance powder coatings in US architectural market
Metallic powder coatings: Identifying and solving potential application problems
Methods of pre-cure film thickness measurement
Military weapon systems: New vistas for UV-curable powder coating and robotics
Misconceptions about the applied cost of wrinkle finishes and other textured powder coatings
Multibooth systems: Points to ponder before switching from a single- to a multibooth line
Overcoming powder-feed problems
Pearlescent pigments: Putting some pizzazz in powder coatings
Powder application equipment for automotive-body finishing: Technological challenges
Powder booth airflow direction: What's the difference?
Powder booth sizing
Powder coating economics explored: To reclaim or not to reclaim?
Powder coating electrostatics: Corona and tribo
Powder coating medium-density fiberboard: A new approach to success
Powder coating over hot-dipped galvanized steel
Powder coating systems: Going modular
Powder coating technology for wire-formed products
Powder Coating: A global value chain perspective
Powder coating-past, present, and future: A review of the state of the art
Powder process adds new twist to coil coating line
Powder pump control: Its effects on powder delivery
Powder sieve systems: Advantages and operation
Powder-pattern control - use the right tool for the job
Process controls: Automation value analysis
Process monitoring in powder coating systems
Questions and answers on calculating the applied cost and surface area of a powder coating
Reducing energy use in powder coating systems
Selecting and using gun-feed hoppers for maximum performance
Selecting cartridge filters for powder coating operations
Selecting the right powder coating system
Special considerations for designing a powder coating line
Studying powder coating variables and their effects during cure with gas-fired IR and convection heat
The evolution of powder spray booth materials
The Faraday cage effect: What it is and how to overcome it
The performance characteristics of UV-curable powder coatings on MDF
The skinny on skinning castings
Thin powder color topcoat: Powder coating process for small parts in bulk production
Thin-film powder coatings: Advantages to consider
Thin-film powder coatings: Design and application issues
Thin-film powder coatings: Application issues
Troubleshooting the powder feed system
Two coats of powder can cause two kinds of problems
Using Six Sigma tools in powder coating applications
Where there's powder coating, there's combustion equipment
Who said you can't make quick color changes with powder coating?
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