The Thousands of Products Being Powder Coated

Powder coating has a far better impact resistance, flexibility and corrosion resistance than that of liquid paints. In addition, powder coating is a very cost efficient and effective alternative to liquid paints, plus it is environmentally friendly, because it is regulated and free from pollutants. Because of these and many more benefits, powder coating is used on literary thousands of products today.

Appliances: The appliance industry uses powder coating on the front and side panels of ranges and refrigerators, washer tops and lids, dryer drums, air-conditioner cabinets, water heaters, dishwasher racks, and cavities of microwave ovens. In addition, powder coating has replaced porcelain enamel on several washer and dryer parts.

Automotive: The automotive industry uses powder coating on wheels, bumpers, hubcaps, door handles, decorative trim and accent parts, truck beds, radiators, filters, and numerous engine parts. BMW and Volvo were the first to use a clear powder topcoat, which provides excellent protection to the automobiles color coat, ensuring that the car will maintain its showroom shin longer.

Architecture/Building: The architecture and building industry has benefited as much from powder coating than any other industry. Powder coating has been used on rebar, tools, as well thousands of commercial, industrial, government, residential, historic and institutional buildings world wide.

Everyday Products: There is an immeasurable amount of everyday products that are powder-coated including lighting fixtures, antennas, and electrical components, tractors, farm equipment, golf clubs, golf carts, ski poles and bindings, snowmobiles, bicycles, and exercise equipment, display racks, shelves, store fixtures, and vending machines, office equipment, metal furniture, computer cabinets, mechanical pencils and pens, thumbtacks, and other desk accessories. Other items include baby strollers, cribs, metal toys, wagons, tricycles, hobbyhorses, etc. Around the home the following you?ll find that the following items are also powder coated: lawn mowers, snow blowers, barbecue grills, patio furniture, garden tools, electronic components, bathroom scales, toolboxes, and fire extinguishers. Nearly every product that we use today is powder coated, which ensures that we will be able to use that item longer.

Non-Metal Products: If you thought that powder coating could only be used on metal, guess again. Because of recent technology developments of powder that can be cured at lower temperatures, powder coating can now be used on ceramics and some wood and plastic applications. Powder coating on wood has grown to include such items as home-office furniture, kitchen cabinets, children's furniture, and outdoor grill tables. Powder coating ensures that these products retain their new look much longer.