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The first step in the coating selection process is to define your finished product requirements. With a specification, a manufacturer can work with a coating supplier to get just the right coating formulated for their specific need.

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In selecting a thermosetting powder type from a powder coating supplier, we advise that the following thoughts be kept in focus throughout the selection process and during negotiation with suppliers.


  • The key selection factors are:
    • Demonstrated film performance
    • Demonstrated application characteristics
    • Cost performance balance




Testing of performance issues is important. For example, if the product will be used outdoors, resistance to UV light and outdoor
weatherability should be tested.

The properties of any particular powder will vary even if they are the
same chemistry. Formulators can produce materials to meet specific
needs.

This is a summary of the key properties of each generic type of thermosetting powder:


Epoxy: Tough
            Chemically resistant
            Poor exterior durability (chalking)


Hybrid: Decorative film performance similar
            to epoxies
            Some UV and overbake advantages
            Not exterior durable


Polyester Urethane: Exterior durable
                                Thin film powder coating


Polyester TGIC: Exterior durable
                         Good edge coverage
                         Thicker films are no problem


Acrylic: Excellent weatherability
             Excellent appearance
             Good-fair impact resistance

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April 21, 2010