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Powder Coated Tough (PCT) is the only North American magazine dedicated solely to powder coating. We faithfully cover the continued growth of powder coating technology and the diverse community of professionals who are passionate about powder. As the official publication of The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality education, solutions, and resources—all from respected powder coating industry experts. Subscribe to print and/or digital editions here. You can also subscribe to our Spanish language digital-only magazine Powder Coated Tough en Español here.

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Powder Coatings for Conductive and Semi-Conductive Applications
Powder coatings have been historically associated with decorative and protective finishes. Their role has traditionally centered on corrosion resistance, durability, weatherability, chemical resistance and appearance enhancement. In recent years, however, the powder coating industry has steadily expanded into a far more technical and functional territory: conductive and semi-conductive coatings. READ MORE

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Differential Scanning Calorimetry and the Characterization of Powder Coatings
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is an analytical technique used by polymer chemists and material scientists to understand the thermodynamic behavior of materials and mixtures..READ MORE



Q. I am the maintenance manager at a large metal fabrication plant. We installed a new powder coating line about six years ago, and recently we started having conveyor issues. The conveyor is a closed-type, long oval approximately 660 feet long and the curved portions of the track are showing very significant wear such that the wheels of the chain are dropping through the opening, periodically causing stalling issues. Our take-up has dual 6-inch cylinders that were set at the manufacturer’s recommended pressure of 27 psi. Is this considered “normal” wear?Get Your Answers Here Submit Questions Here

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