ESD coatings are partially conductive, which means also partially resistive to current flow, and can safely usher static electricity to an attached ground and prevent sparking.

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Those who have read this magazine before probably have at least a basic understanding of thermoset powder coatings...

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One often overlooked characteristic of powder coatings that sets them apart from liquid paint is that they are comprised of discreet fine particles that remain individual particles as they are being sprayed...

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By building pipeline coating performance one layer at a time, operators can greatly increase their potential for moving pipeline commodities safely, efficiently, and cost effectively. This approach....

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DogSpot: The Cure for the Dog Days of Summer Dogs live for the opportunity to exercise their tails and tongues while leading their humans on a thri...

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Mercury Marine is the world’s largest producer of recreational outboard motors,
and their iconic Phantom Black engines are recognized around the world for not
only their performance, but also the high-gloss black that holds up extremely well to
harsh marine environments.

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Since its introduction, powder coating continues to grow in industry acceptance as a reliable, affordable, and durable coating. As the quality, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, and surface finish improve, many manufacturers that produce products and equipment that spend their life cycle outdoors are converting to powder coating from liquid coating as their finish of choice.

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PCI custom coater member Spectrum Metal Finishing played a key role in the
powder coating process for the Pier 17 project. PCT caught up with Spectrum
Metal Finishing president Neil Chrisman to learn more about the Pier 17 project
from their perspective, as well as Spectrum’s experience with other large
architectural projects.

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Located in New York City’s South Street Seaport, Pier 17 anchors an extensive
redevelopment project that is focused on transforming the historic Lower
Manhattan neighborhood into a thriving cultural, retail and entertainment center. Yet
for PPG and Spectrum Metal Finishing, the project is serving a secondary purpose:
as the proving ground for the application of powder coatings on a high-profile
architectural project in New York City’s challenging marine environment.

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Overall, powder coatings are known for their reasonably high durability, including
resistance to corrosive environments. Corrosive environments are encountered in
many situations.

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