Powder Coating vs. Liquid Painting: Understanding The Differences
Powder Coating vs. Liquid Painting: Understanding The Differences
Since the coating you choose affects the safety of your tools/parts, it's important to understand your options. At Precision Dip Coating, this is our specialty. We're familiar with your needs, know the industry's best products, and seek to provide you with any and all information you require to make an informed decision. Let's discuss the advantages and disadvantages of powder coating and liquid metal coating.
Powder Coating
Powder coating is the process of applying a fine powder material to a metal substrate. The powder is given an electrostatic charge to adhere and is then baked on. It's a durable protective and decorative coating available in many colors and finishes.
Advantages
- Low VOC
- Thicker
- No Runs Or Drips
- Excess Can Be Reused
- Stable For Long-Term Storage
Disadvantages
- Special Equipment Required
- Surface Must Be Conductive
- Must Bake To Cure
- Thin Layers Hard To Achieve
- Changing Colors Is Harder
- Colors Must Be Factory Produced–No Mixing Powders
Liquid Painting
Liquid Painting is what most people are familiar with. It is typically applied by spraying onto the surface of almost any substrate. This process is used almost exclusively for decorative purposes.
Advantages
- Thin Layers Possible
- No Baking
- Many Materials Can Be Coated
- Easy To Change Colors
- Colors Can Be Mixed
Disadvantages
- High VOC
- Special Ventilation & Equipment Needed
- High Insurance Costs
Why Use Powder Coating?
While it may seem like they both have their pros and cons, when you compare them directly you see that powder coating is:
- Faster Curing
- More Environmentally Friendly
- Less Dangerous
- Quicker
- More Efficient
Compared side-by-side, powder coating is clearly the better option.
Why Choose Precision Dip Coating?
With Precision Dip Coating, you're getting a group of perfectionists who designed our own coating machines to ensure that we always meet the highest quality standards! We don't outsource anything, and we offer an array of other useful services. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
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