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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 powder coating can be drastically cut, making the coating process more environmentally friendly. This improved coating process would lower VOCs and HAPs, result in less exhaust in the application, provide reuse of powder overspray, and reduce the costs of waste disposal equipment...............  READ MORE

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Color Matching in Powder Coatings
What does the process of color matching entail when it comes to powder coatings and what are some of the challenges and details to keep in mind when attempting a match? Achieving a perfect color match and finish in powder coatings can often be a challenge due to the complexity of the process involved.............  READ MORE

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