As people become more mindful of the environment, we are now in an age where homeowners and business owners alike are seeking more environmentally friendly solutions to common problems that were once polluting the air and water of our beautiful blue planet. Protective Powder coated steel rust, or powder coat as it’s commonly referred to, has now begun to make its debut into household and industrial applications as a more environmentally friendly alternative to solvent-laden paints for creating a strong, weather-resistant coating for metals.
What is Powder Coated Steel Rust
Powder coat is a dry, electrostatic finish that uses pigments and resins that are finely ground to a powder-like consistency. The resulting material is given an electrostatic charge to create an artificial magnetic field, then sprayed onto grounded steel. Finally, the finish is cured using a fast melting and cooling process to create an extremely durable film that stands well against the elements.
What is Powder Coat Used For?
There are several uses for powder coat. You may not know it, but many household appliances use powder coat to protect against scratches and dings, as well as outdoor furniture, front porch railings, vehicle parts and much more. The electrostatic coating provides many advantages over traditional paint finishes such as:
Increased durability – Because powder coat contains no liquids to compromize its integrity, this type of finish is much more durable than conventional paints, which can easily scratch, chip and peel.
Weather and chip resistance – Powder coat is extremely resistant to rusting and chipping from dings, scratches and the elements, and therefore, it provides excellent protection for a wide range of applications.
Environmentally safe – There are no solvents used in the production of powder coat, which makes a powder coat finish much safer for the environment than traditional paint finishes, which are mixed with a variety of solvents such as Turpentine, Dimethylformamide, Toluene, Acetone and many others. These solvents don’t just pollute the environment; they are also extremely toxic, with thousands of deaths occurring due to solvent abuse and/or accidental poisonings.
