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Everything You Need to Know about Industrial Coatings

Industrial coatings are essentially a type of paint that is applied on various derivatives like concrete or steel. It’s caked on in a way that is designed to be both aesthetic as well as protective. There are many different kinds of industrial coatings. Some examples include resins, Xylan-Dry film lubricants, xylene, and others. The total application process includes first a primer, and then the full coating, and finally, a sealant.

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7 Tips for Choosing an Industrial Powder Coating Company

Through the years there have been countless innovations in the powder coating industry. However, not every company that provides these services has kept up with all of these changes. Taking shortcuts in the powder coating process simply costs you, the customer, too much in terms of money, time, and other values. So how do you choose a powder coating company that will provide you with the best service possible? Here are seven tips to help you recognize the companies that are keeping up with the times. Read More

How Fluoropolymers Help Us

Although most people probably haven’t heard about fluoropolymers, they are all around us. PTFE, FEP, and PFA are all classified as fluoropolymers, and many people consider them to be super plastics. They are very durable and easily malleable, so there are numerous different possible applications for them.

Teflon™ is probably the most widely recognized fluoropolymer because of its use as a coating for cookware. However, fluoropolymers can be used in a wide variety of areas and industries, including everything from national security to electronics and automobiles. Here are several of the most common ways fluoropolymers are used in the world around us. Read More

How Industrial Coatings Help Avert Rust and Corrosion

There are many different kinds of industrial processes, all of which use a variety of materials, metals, and equipment. Each one of these items is very susceptible to rust, corrosion, and abrasions, mostly because metal surfaces react poorly with the atmosphere. The oxidation process causes rust, and as these materials continue to be used, it just gets worse. So to keep these metals from deteriorating, an industrial coating is necessary. After all, corrosion is hard on machinery. It can cause breakdowns and contamination, so it’s important for various industries to use industrial coatings to make the surfaces of their equipment more durable. Read More

The Advantages of Custom Industrial Coatings

Custom coatings are an important part of many different industries. They help any company add anti-slip, non-stick, photoluminescent, or other characteristics to any surface. This makes it possible to take any product, no matter what it is made out of, and provide it with a custom coating that will give the surface beneficial properties. Here are just a few benefits industries can receive from having a custom coating applied to a surface. Read More