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What is Powder Coating? Also see "How It Works" |
The Tampa Bay Powder Coating process uses a solvent free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments and fillers that melt and fuse together when heated. The solid particles of coating are electrostatically charged in a spray gun and carried by low velocity air to the surface of the piece to be coated. The electrostatic charge holds the powder particles in place while the part is cured in a 400+ degree oven. The heat of the oven causes a chemical reaction to occur and the powder to cure, creating a highly durable finish. Got a Coating Question? Try our FAQs or Call Us at 813-964-5667 |
Q: What’s the difference between Tampa Bay Powder Coating and other powder coaters?
A: Tampa Bay Powder Coating has been doing custom powder coating in Tampa Bay for years. We are a "job shop"; not a "production" shop. We provide services that other powder coaters either don’t know how to provide or won’t. If you have special areas that need to remain free of powder coating, no problem. You want a special transparent or candy color, no problem. You want a custom matched powder, no problem. You only have one part, no problem. Also we have some of the largest ovens available, allowing us to powder coat items that other shops do not have the ability to do.
Q: How much does powder coating cost?
A: Powder coating costs about the same as other professionally applied paints or coatings. Some bulk plating processes similar to anodizing may be slightly less expensive. More decorative finishes like chrome plating is substantially more expensive than powder coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can you paint parts with a dry powder?
A: The powder is applied using an electrostatic charge. Similar to the way dust sticks to your Television screen, the electro-statically charged powder sticks to the parts.
Q: Why doesn’t powder coated parts drip or run in the oven?
A: When powder is in the "gel state" it is very thick like paste and therefore, it doesn’t run or drip.
Q: What kind of parts can be powder coated?
A: Any metal part can be coated: aluminum, steel, brass, copper, bronze, titanium, . The only questionable metals are magnesium and aluminum castings due to it’s chemistry.
Q: Is Powder Coating better than liquid paint?
A: Yes, powder coating is thicker 3-4 mils and paint is typically 1-2 mils. The thickness of the powder coating makes powder coating more resistant to scratches and nicks. Powder coating is versatile and can be used on springs without cracking the coating. You can’t do that with paint!
Q: Can parts be coated with a clear powder coating?
A: Of course, there are several clear powder coatings available from semi gloss to high gloss. The clear powder coating works great on polished parts eliminating the need to keep polishing your parts. And best of all, the clear powder coatings outlast liquid clear coatings.
Q: How does the oven temperature affect my metal parts?
A: The oven temperature is low enough to avoid any metal fatigue. We have powder coated automotive leaf and coil springs for hundreds of customers over the last decade without incident
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