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.

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By 2012, Gateway Extrusions had expanded its market reach well beyond its parent window company, adding major customers in architectural products such as fences, railings, lighting, storage systems, and solar panel rack systems, as well as other window manufacturers.

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While powder coating for aluminum windows, doors, and skylights has been an option since the late 1940s and early 1950s, the fenestration industry has only had material specifications for the last 60 years or so.

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In 1936, Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings began their architecture journey in a small Chicago office. Joined by their engineer friend John Merrill in 1939, the firm, dubbed SOM, would become a global influence designing the first glass and steel office building in New York City

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To compete and maximize profits in today’s business environment, powder coating shops need to take three basic steps with their business: digitize, automate, and optimize. 

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Powder coatings can be cured with different types of ovens including gas catalytic infrared, electric infrared, and convection ovens.

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Similar to regular maintenance on a vehicle to sustain maximum fuel efficiency, your powder line must be maintained periodically to achieve maximal first pass transfer efficiency. In both cases, there are two primary areas that need routine attention: consumables and preventive maintenance.

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When it comes to a powder coating application system, I think of the powder booth as the heart of the system. Everything else works around it and with it, and if it is not functioning properly neither will any of the other components.

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There are several items that need to be addressed and maintained when operating a multi-stage pretreatment washer. While it can be overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with the process, it is the lifeblood of a paint shop.

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Looking to make Amrosia Powder Coating the best powder coating company it could be, Greg and quality manager Janis Allard began their pursuit of PCI 3000 Certification. They shared their nearly 24-month journey with PCT’s editor.

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