The future of powder coating ?

[Guest]

I don't understand how it works. I can see how it melts the powder, but how does it cure it? The flame obviously can't heat a whole part to 390ish and hold it there for 20 min? So, whats the deal there?

[Guest]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

I've seen those videos before and read about it, but I still don't understand it completely. I'll have to go back through those FAQs and read some more on it.

[JHForman]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

Looks like a wet paint systm honestly. Im not buying it, where is the electrostatic charge at? I dont see it being as durable as real powder coating either?

[Guest]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

Anybody actually gotten in touch with these guys to see their colors and prices.Seems like a pretty cool system.But just like powder can't replace paint this does'nt look like it will replace powder anytime soon.Looks like it might be a nice business option!

[Guest]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

Any ideas on start up cost figures?

[wiseguyz]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

(SNIP)
4) Coating is applied as a direct, line of sight spray pattern. Coatings can be applied as thin as 2 mils and as thick as 1 inch.

As thick as 1 inch??? HOLY CRAP!!! That just be a typo.

[Streetwerkz]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

Seen one in action at powder x, like a powder gun/ flame thrower combo.
easy to use, build super thick, 60- 70 mils easy, 1 inch, probably could
spray hot powder thru the air, gotta hurt at some point
powder is 5x the cost, and not as much coverage
$18k with a 6 or 7 ft enclosed trailer system from powder x
not for me, but theres the info I remember from my visit to powder x

[Streetwerkz]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

06, or 07, I would have to check my graduation cert

[Streetwerkz]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

I had my equipment befor I went to the class.
my pre treat station I got from rapid directly, hard to get Joey on the phone, to answer questions, ect..
Yeah JR my kinda guy, being I'm as white trash as they come

[rbroker]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

I read on one of the forums that someone who is familiar with the system says it is prone to heavy orange peel. Won't matter much for the industrial market but the custom coater would have problems with it.

[Streetwerkz]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

yes, lots of orange peel

[Guest]

Re: The future of powder coating ?

It must not be that good, I've seen a lot of the outfits for sale on Ebay in the last year.