CUSTOM PAINT & SILK SCREEN INC.

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History:

Powder coating was first developed in the early 1950's in Germany.  Nearly a decade later, the first electrostatic spray gun was introduced in Europe.  This technological breakthrough changed the metal finishing industries to what we have today.  Between 1968 and 1972, powder paints composed of various different materials were introduced.  These included polyester, epoxy, and acrylic based powders for decorative purposes.

How Products are Powder Coated:

The powder coating is dry finishing process.  Finely ground particles of pigment and resin are electro statically charged and sprayed  onto a part. The parts to be coated are electrically grounded, so that the charged particle adhere to them until it goes into curing oven.  The curing cycle melts the powder, fusing it to the part.  The result is a uniform, attractive, durable, high quality finish.

Powder Coating is economical and efficient.  Savings are derived from a one-coat application and reuse of overspray.  The reject rate is minimal as there are no runs, drips, or sags.

Powdercoating Process:

Powder coating looks like paint but acts like shield.  It's tough, fairly scartch resistant, cost-effective and easy on the environment.  It's safer, cleaner coating choice that provides a superior finish in your choice of color and texture.  Powders are formulated in a rainbow of colours, textures, and glosses and metallic finishes.  Application consistencies is always achieved.  Powder coating can stand against corrosion, heat, impact, abrasion, fading from sunlight and extreme weather. 

Powder coating is compliant with the environment.  It means virtually no emmisions, no solvent, and no hazardous wastes.  Powder coating is totally "Green" (environmentally safe)

Powder Coating Vs. Wet Paint:

If you were to powder coat a panel today and another year later, and put them side by side they would  be identical,  but if you were to do the same thing with wet paint you would not be able to achieve the same result, since there is too many variables involved in wet paint,  eg. painter mixing the paint with the amount of catalyst and thinner, mill thickness (painter to painter it will vary).  These are some of the factor that would make a difference in your final finish.  Wet paint is not as strong and durable as powder.

Since it's introduction in North America almost 40 years ago, powder coating has become the fastest growing finishing technology, currently representing over 10 percent of the total industrial finishing market.  More and more finishing engineers for a countless array of products have swithched from liquid finishing to powder coating as a way to produce a high quality and durable finish while maximizing production, cutting costs, improving efficiency, and complying with increasingly stringent environmental regulation.

Our Service:

Custom Paint Inc. provides customers with quality paint application with high end powders.  We are able to meet customer specifications within a short period of time and at the same time, ensure quality of our product.  Customers are given the option of selecting stock colours or we can meet there requirements with custom products and work.

Future Trends:

Manufacturers are seeking various methods of improving the quality of powder coating.  Powder coating is an ever growing industrial trend.  Researchers are working on developing powders that require less cure temperature and time, lower film thickness, enhanced UV durability and improved corrosion properties.