NED University of Engineering &

Technology

POWDER COATING

Speaker: Arsalan Khalid

(Batch 2007-08)

Polymer and Petrochemical

Engineering

OUTLINE

Introduction
Manufacturing Process
Painting Process
Advantages
Disadvantages
Types of Powder
Applications
References

What is Powder Coating?

Powder Coating is a surface finishing technique that is

applied as a free-flowing, dry powder.
It is applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat
to allow it to flow and form a "skin".

Powder coatings are solvent free paint used on furniture,

window frames, radiators, pipes, and cars.
It is Highly Durable and gives Superior Appearance,
Mechanical, Corrosion, and Solvent Resistance Properties.

How is Powder Coating Manufactured?

How is Powder Coating Manufactured?

The polymer granules are mixed with

hardener, pigments and other powder
ingredients in a mixer.
The mixture is heated in an extruder.
The extruded mixture is rolled flat, cooled
and broken into small chips.
The chips are milled and sieved to make a
fine powder.

How is Powder Coating

Applied?

How is Powder Coating

Applied?

Fine particles are fluidized in a feed

hopper.
Powder is vacuumed into the spray gun.
A second burst of air increases the
particle velocity.
Particles are then charged by high
velocity friction.
Spray gun applies powder to the
grounded workpiece.
Coated part is then oven cured.

How is Powder Coating Applied?

Powder is applied with an electrostatic spray gun.

The gun imparts a negative charge to the powder.

The powder attracts the part because part is grounded

to the hanging device.
The part is then placed in an oven, where it bakes at
high temperature for a few minutes.

Advantages of Powder Coating

Up to 99% of powder overspray can be

captured and recycled.
No solvent to mix or recover.
Near zero volatile organic compounds (VOC)
emission.
Less hazardous waste (Environmental friendly).
Texture and structure appearance already
built into the powder.
Thicker coatings without runs or sags.
Less Capital equipment and Operating costs.

Disadvantages of Powder Coating

Any non-conductive (e.g. plastic/wood) cannot

me powder coated.
All parts that are powder coated require some
type of Curing.
Cure temperatures may be too high.
Thin coatings are difficult to produce.
Color matching is somewhat more difficult.
Uniformity of coating thickness is difficult to
maintain.
The item coated may not fit into the same space
it came from.

Types of Powder Coating

1. Thermoplastics:

No chemical reaction during curing process.

Properties and Performance parameter:
Limited color and gloss range.
Only smooth finishes.
Examples:
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
PVC

Types of Powder Coating

2. Thermosets:

Chemical reaction occurs during curing

process.
Properties and Performance parameter:
Unlimited color and gloss range.
Unlimited surface appearance (e.g. Wrinkles,
Textures).
Examples:
Epoxy
Polyurethane
Acrylics

Applications

Show Piece

Hair Cutting Scissor

M.S Tube Furniture

Wheel Frame

LPG Cylinder
Gas Heater

References

Coating Methods, Powder Technology, Encyclopedia of Polymer

Science and Technology

A Brent Strong, Plastic Materials and Processing

http:// www.wikipedia.com

http://www.slideshare.net

http:// www.power show.com

THANK YOU!