Powder Coated Tough

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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What is the Right Oven Size?

There are many more considerations than floorspace when it comes to choosing cure oven sizes. With the help of Alwyn Moody with United Finishing Systems and Geoff Raifsn... READ MORE

Which Oven Technology is Right for You?

Rich Saddler with Industrial Finishing Solutions LLC explains the differences between convection, infrared, and ultraviolet curing processes, uses for the technologies, ... READ MORE

Optimizing Powder Coat Curing to Improve Your Carbon Footprint

The curing process tends to be the most energy-consuming portion of a powder coating operation. Michael Stowe with Advanced Energy explains how emissions can be reduced ... READ MORE

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Troubleshooting: Where Do We Begin?
Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to problem solving. We are sometimes mystified at the speed at which the “experts” can do this; however, it’s because they have done this many times, probably have seen the same or similar problems, and know where to start looking. We can do the same thing and we can start to become proficient once we have the basic steps in place.......... READ MORE

Technology Interchange—Creating Conductivity to Coat Alternative Substrates

The powder coating of nonconductive parts is still an extremely undeveloped market. If a system is developed for the coating of nonconductive substrates, the costs of po... READ MORE

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Dealing with Outgassing—Root Causes and Mitigation Techniques

Outgassing defects in powder coatings can be an unexpected and sporadic menace that seemingly appear out of nowhere. Finding a fix can be elusive unless you understand t... READ MORE

Factors to Consider When Calculating Line Speed
Understanding how to calculate the best line speed for your powder coating line is crucial to your success. With the help of Jeff Behymer from Spray Tech Industrial Solutions, we explore the factors you need to consider when setting your line speed................ READ MORE

Emerging Trends and Challenges in Low Temperature Cure Powder Coatings
While powder coatings have numerous advantages over other finishing technologies, applicators, end users, and specifiers continue to push for even more. As Sameer Shaikh from Arkema can attest, that keeps formulators like him hard at work developing new powder formulations for non-traditional substrates, the EV market, and more............. READ MORE

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