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 PCT en Español here.

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Pretreatment Chemistry and Equipment Improvements

When an OEM or job shop begins the journey to transform their company and take on a lean mindset, they tend to start by looking at areas that appear to be the most notic... READ MORE

Benefits of Efficient Racking

The past couple of years have been uncertain and we are all dealing with many of the same issues: increased material costs, supply chain delays, labor shortages, and the... READ MORE

Stripping Powder Coated Masks and Racks to Produce Savings

Expenditures for masks and racks in a coating operation can add up. Annual expenses related to masking for coating operations can run between $5,000 for smaller shops up... READ MORE

Technology Interchange—Improving Powder Utilization, Reducing Rejects, and Saving Money

Let’s face it, if we’re looking for cost savings, we often think about efficiency. Time is money, as they say. We all know that powder coatings are an outsta... 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

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

Cleaning and Pretreatment Strategies For Multiple Metals

Three specific scenarios will be presented and addressed as well as hints and tips useful for job shops and custom coaters. READ MORE

Technology Interchange—How Oven Conditions Affect Powder Coating Performance

Let’s first talk about oven conditions. It is paramount to understand that powder coatings respond best when... READ MORE

Improving Powder Utilization, Reducing Rejects, and Saving Money
Let’s face it, if we’re looking for cost savings, we often think about efficiency. Time is money, as they say. We all know that powder coatings are an outstanding coating choice, delivering a gorgeous finish, technical advantages over traditional liquid paints, and an unbeatable sustainability footprint. Ensuring an efficient powder operation will not only lead to beautiful finishes and happy customers but can also lead to cost savings........... READ MORE

How Are Powder Coatings Made?
The powder coating manufacturing process generally consists of six stages. Weigh up, mixing, extrusion, cooling/flaking, grinding, and packaging. It is typically considered both a batch and continuous process. The first two stages, weigh up and mixing, occur in containers or mixing vessels........... READ MORE

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