Since 1983, the powder coating industry has undergone significant growth. With applications in numerous industries, including automotive, architectural and appliances, it is only beginning to make its mark. With plants in operation across the United States, including Grand Rapids Michigan, the reasons for success lie in many factors. One of the major causes for its increased popularity is cost-effectiveness.
Why Is this System Cost-Effective?
Powder coatings increasingly attract industries in Grand Rapids for their cost-effectiveness. This is applicable for both the coating company and its customers. The process involves the application of a protective coating on the surface of the substrate. The depth of the coating, the specific type of coating and the exact technique will differ based on several variables including:
Substrate Base: The kind of metal (or other material) will strongly influence the choice of coating
Desired Qualities: What coating is sought, e.g. corrosion-resistant, high-temperature tolerant?
Intent: What is the intent – aesthetic, architectural, protective?
Environment: Is it harsh, mild, extreme or staid?
Customer: What does the customer want?
Once the customer and the powder coating company have made a decision, the process proceeds. Precise equipment cuts excess waste of material, therefore reducing cost. Moreover, although some over-spraying may occur, it does not become waste material. Instead, however, of throwing the material out, coating companies recycle and reuse it. This is something they can do again-and-again. This reduces the cost for both the coating company and the customer.
Cost Effective Powder Coating
If you are looking for a cost-effective method of providing effective protection against corrosion and other forms of damage, consider powder coating. This process allows companies to recycle and reuse the overspray repeatedly, making it not only efficient but also environmentally responsible. By choosing powder coatings over alternative techniques, OEMs and contract manufacturers in cities such as Grand Rapids indicate their willingness to be part of a movement that decries waste and prizes ecologically friendly products and processes.
