Powder Coating

It is applied with a free-flowing dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form.
>> Typically apply electrostatically and then cure under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin".
>> Usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
>> Mainly used for coating of metals - white ware, aluminum extrusions,automobile& bicycle parts.
>> Newer technologies allow other materials, such as MDF- medium density fiberboard, to be powder coated using different methods.
Categories of powder coatings
>> Thermosetting variety
>> Thermoplastic variety