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Process of Powder Coating

Powder coating is a common surface treatment technology in modern manufacturing, and is widely used in home appliances, automobiles, metal products, furniture and other industries. This processing method has gradually replaced traditional painting and plating technology with its high efficiency, environmental protection and excellent effect, and has become an important means to improve product quality and extend service life.

 

1. The basic principle of powder coating

Powder coating refers to spraying powdered paint onto the surface of the object through special powder spraying equipment, and then melting and curing the coating by heating to form a uniform and highly adhesive coating. The paint used for powder spraying is usually a powder coating composed of resin, pigment, curing agent and additives.

 

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During the process, the paint powder will be evenly sprayed onto the surface of the product under the action of the spray gun with the help of air or compressed air. Through the action of static electricity, the powder coating can be firmly attached to the surface of metal or other substrates. After the coating is completed, the product will enter the oven for curing. The powder melts at high temperature and reacts chemically with the substrate to form a dense coating, which plays a role in corrosion prevention, decoration, and improving wear resistance.

 

2. Advantages of powder coating

Good environmental protection

A significant advantage of powder coating technology is its environmental protection. Compared with traditional liquid coatings, powder coatings do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reduce the emission of harmful gases, and meet modern environmental protection requirements. Therefore, powder coating has gradually become the mainstream surface treatment process in many fields.

 

High coating uniformity

Since the powder coating process relies on electrostatic adsorption, the coating can be evenly attached to the surface, which is particularly suitable for coating requirements of complex shapes or small parts. The coating thickness can be adjusted according to demand, ranging from a few microns to hundreds of microns, which greatly improves the appearance and performance of the product.

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Strong durability

Powder coating has extremely high adhesion and can effectively resist erosion from the external environment, such as water, salt spray, ultraviolet rays, etc. In addition, powder coating also has good wear resistance and scratch resistance, which is suitable for products that need to be used for a long time.

 

Energy saving and high efficiency

The powder coating process is more efficient than traditional liquid coating spraying. During the spraying process, the loss of coating powder is less, and most of the coating can be recycled and reused, reducing waste. The spraying speed is fast and the production efficiency is high, which can meet the needs of large-scale production.

 

3. Application fields of powder coating

Home appliance industry

Powder spraying is widely used in the home appliance industry, especially in the shell treatment of refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines and other products. Powder spray coating can not only provide beautiful appearance, but also effectively improve the corrosion resistance of home appliances and extend the service life.

 

Automobile industry

In automobile manufacturing, powder spray coating is often used for the surface treatment of automobile parts, especially wheels, body frames and interior decoration parts. Powder spray coating can improve the wear resistance, oxidation resistance and UV resistance of parts, and is the preferred technology for modern automobile surface treatment.

 

Metal products

Powder spraying is often used for surface protection of metal products, especially in occasions where rust and corrosion prevention are required. Whether it is steel, aluminum, or other metal materials, they can form a solid protective layer through powder spraying to prevent oxidation and corrosion.


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Furniture industry

Powder coating also occupies an important position in modern furniture manufacturing, especially the surface treatment of metal furniture, office furniture, etc. Powder spraying technology can not only provide a uniform coating effect, but also give furniture a variety of colors and textures, improving the market competitiveness of products.

 

4. Precautions for powder spraying

Powder coating equipment selection

Choosing the right powder spraying equipment is the prerequisite for ensuring the processing quality. The performance and configuration of equipment such as spray guns, spray chambers, and ovens will directly affect the coating uniformity and curing effect during the powder spraying process.

 

Choice of powder coating

Different powder coatings are suitable for different application scenarios. Therefore, choosing the right coating is crucial for powder spraying. For example, for parts used in high temperature environments, powder coatings with high temperature tolerance should be selected; for products used outdoors, UV resistance and weather resistance are particularly important.

 

Coating environment control

The environment requirements for powder spraying are high. It is necessary to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity to avoid excessive dust and pollutants from entering the spraying area to ensure the quality of the coating. At the same time, the temperature control system of the oven also needs to be accurately adjusted to ensure the curing effect of the coating.


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