5 Common Examples Of Objects That Use Powder Coating
The only objects rendered ineffective by powder coating are those that are too big. Powder coating requires the object to be suspended in a spray booth and coated. The process can be done with electric ovens/gas ovens for small objects, and infrared lamps for large objects.
Powder coating is used on many objects, including rims
Car owners can have their wheels painted with the powder coating color of their choosing. The rich diversity in colors means that there is a certain to be one that matches the owner’s preference. It’s a great way to freshen up an old car, and it also provides a means for something unique to stand out as eye catching.
Furniture that uses the powder coating finishing technique
Powder coating can make any piece of metal furniture so that they become very personalized through the techniques of depainting, priming, painting and powder coating. Powder will give it a really glossy finish that’s quite delicate and inexpensive.
Architectural Steel Uses Powder Coating
Items that are part of the architectural design of a building such as railings, doorways, windows, and steel staircases are not structural pieces. Steel structures that form the framework of a building such as those created by RMP are considered to be structural and offer powder coating finishing options in-house.
Bike/Bicycle Frames
A popular bike trend is “stripping down” frames to brighten them. This process turns a dull frame into a recognizable one, which can discourage theft or serve as a way to identify the owner of the stolen bike.
Boxes And Cabinets
Powder coating is a great technique for finishing small, rusty objects due to their effectiveness and hardness from the thin layer of baked on powder. It’s important that the object be completely free of rust and other foreign materials for the finish to stick properly.
The four steps of powder coating
Before any coating is applied, ensure your object is thoroughly clean. The time-consuming step of powder coating takes a mix of resins to be applied with a gun. When it’s finished, the object needs to be baked for approximately 15 minutes in order to make sure the coating covers properly.
Some of the services we offer
Our fabrication shop is located in Richmond, California, and we would be delighted to quote you for any powder coating job you may have in mind. You may also book it in for sand blasting, precision masking and liquid coating. Contact us today to discuss your project and obtain a free project proposal.