Written to be directly useful and practical, rather than theoretical, this popular book explains the underlying principles of liquid and powder paints in a clear and straightforward manner. This new edition serves as an invaluable tool for both beginning and veteran industrial finishers on and off the plant floor, in the office, or in the company boardroom. Revised, expanded, and updated, this edition continues the logical, easy-to-follow format that won so many plaudits from readers and reviewers of the earlier editions.

Learn about the latest advancements in powder and equipment that will ensure you stay on the competitive edge. This book provides in-depth information about system design and layout, equipment features and benefits, system efficiency, operating costs, maintenance and coating comparison. It focuses on teaching how to control the process variables that lead to efficiency, quality and consistent operation. The material covered includes the basic process and equipment used in electrostatic spray operations: application equipment; Powder materials; Booths and reclaim systems; Washers and ovens. Also, operating costs, system efficiency, continuous improvement and other areas of advanced training are included.

An overview of powder coating technology. Many of the drawbacks previously associated with the use of dry powder coatings as an industrial finish have been eliminated. There are currently about 2,000 powder coating operations in the US and powder coating use in North America is increasing at a rate approaching 20% per year.

This specialist book is a comprehensive practical reference work in the field of industrial powder coating. It offers a systematic and complete description of the fundamentals, applications and procedures for the safe control of processes. The methods of paint production, properties of the powder paint types, application technology and measurement and test methods are clearly presented and dealt with in detail. In addition, the pretreatment as well as the trouble-shooting in the case of paint defects and their avoidance form the focus of this book. The present edition has been completely revised and the Environment chapter has been added.

This newly updated hands-on guide gives you the latest information on how to utilize powder coating technology for maximum efficiency and quality finishes. YouAll learn about the economic advantages of powder coating. YouAll find detailed guidelines on materials selection, initial design considerations, surface preparation, quality control and testing, application methods, powder spray booths, powder recovery systems, troubleshooting.

Electroplating is the process of depositing a metal coating onto the surface of an object through the use of an electrical current. Electroplating has evolved into a highly complex process requiring a high level of precision and expertise. Phosphating is the process of converting a steel surface to iron phosphate. This is mostly used as a pretreatment method in conjunction with another method of corrosion protection. Powder coating is a finishing process in which a coating is applied electrostatically to a surface as a free-floating, dry powder before heat is used to finalize the coating. The powder can be made of any number of products: polyester, polyurethane, polyester-epoxy, straight epoxy, and acrylics. Metal finishing is the final step in the manufacturing process used to provide aesthetics and environmental protection. The electroplating market mostly is driven by the electronics and electrical industry and followed by the automotive industry. The demand for electroplating is rising rapidly from the end user industries which propel the growth of the market. The increasing demand for durable metals and growing use of adaptable manufacturing processes for a wide range of applications in the automotive, aerospace & defense, and electrical & electronics industries are likely to boost the demand for electroplating. With the growing demand for high-performance automobile components having excellent resistance to corrosion to enhance the appearance of exterior automobile parts, such as emblems, door handles, hood ornaments, and wheel rims, is driving the demand for electroplating and likely to continue owing to the increasing automobiles production in Asia-Pacific and other emerging economies in the Middle East & Africa. The zinc-nickel electroplating is one of the popular methods of electroplating in the automotive industry. The book cover various aspects related to different Electroplating, Phosphating, Powder Coating and Metal Finishing with their manufacturing process and also provides contact details of machinery suppliers with equipment photographs and plant layout. A total guide to manufacturing and entrepreneurial success in one of today’s complete process of electroplating to metal finishing in industry. This book is one-stop guide to one of the fastest growing electroplating, phosphating, powder coating and metal finishing industry, where opportunities abound for manufacturers, retailers, and entrepreneurs. The book serves up a feast of how-to information, from concept to purchasing equipment.