A beautiful, durable finish is an essential feature of metal products. Powder coating helps achieve it. This dry finishing process has a variety of applications in metal fabrication. This finish for metal has advantages for consumers, suppliers, and the environment—here are a few.

Why You Should Choose Powder Coated Metal

1. Increased Durability

Powder coating creates a strong finish. That’s why it’s used on everything from toasters to motorcycle parts and heavy machinery. It stands up to impacts and is less likely to scratch, chip, and discolor than paint and other finishes.

This is due to the application process. Pigment and resin particles are electrostatically charged. They stick to the metal surface, are heated, and then fuse with the metal, creating a smooth, powerful finish.

Products are also easy to maintain. There’s little risk of scratching or rusting thanks to the durable design, and products only need to be wiped down a few times each year with warm, soapy water to continue looking great.

2. Design Versatility

Powder coating creates a unique look, and there is a variety to explore. Manufacturers create custom colors, textures, and finishes. The application results in a uniform, blemish-free coat. Options may include a deep black car bumper with a glossy finish, a matte, candy apple-red kitchen appliance, or a sand-textured bicycle frame.

3.  Eco-Friendliness

Every supplier wants to cut down their carbon footprint. Powder coats contain far less volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than liquid paints and other finishes. Fewer solvents and contaminants mean less pollution during production. Products are safe to dispose of when they reach the end of their lifespan because the finish contains fewer eco-harmful chemicals.

4. Efficiency

The electromagnetic application process is extremely efficient. This leads to less waste during production. The finish doesn’t have to dry between coats, which saves time and money. It also takes up less storage space than paint and other products, which opens up more production space.

If you want to explore powder coating further, contact International Extrusions of Garden City, MI. This metal fabricator is backed by 80 years of experience and creates stunning, accurate products. They also provide CAD/CAM engineering design services, which you can learn about on their website. Call (734) 427-8700 to speak with a representative and connect on Facebook for more metal fabrication insights.