Powder Coat

Powder Coating Available Near Belgrade, MT

Powder coating is a dry, VOC-free (volatile organic compound) coating applied electrostatically and cured in an industrial oven. Because the coating is dry, there are almost no environmental wastes or fumes to be contained or mitigated, like paint. When under heat during the curing process, the powder molecules undergo an irreversible change called cross-linking to form a continuous barrier coating.

Why Use Powder?

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ENVIRONMENT

Paints contain toxic fumes and chemicals that must be applied and disposed of very carefully to avoid contaminating people and the environment. Powders contain almost no fumes or byproducts that require special handling or disposal. Application and clean-up require no chemicals or special safety equipment, or disposal processes. Powder waste can even be recycled for use later on.

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The Pre-Treatment Process

We deliver only the very best in powder coating. To do this, we spend extra time and much care during our pre-treatment process. This uses a phosphate wash to prepare the metal above and beyond what most other powder coating providers do, plus our other pre-treatment steps give the powder the long life you expect. 

The Pre-Treatment Process:

1. Media Blast

2. Careful Hanging/Rack

3. Phosphate Spray wand Wash

4. Thorough Drying/Masking

Our detailed and specialized pre-treatment process ensures:

  • Less Corrosion
  • Better Cleaning
  • Better Coating Adhesion
  • Rust Inhibitive Coating
  • Leaves Consistent Profile
  • Self pH Neutralizing System
  • Minimal Waste Created

APPLICATION

Painting requires drying time when the substrate cannot be touched or handled. Sometimes this process can take days and is heavily affected by weather, humidity, and the paint formula. Sometimes this process can be accelerated with heat, but this requires specific and expensive equipment. This dry time means a facility must stop production while waiting for the process to complete.

PERFORMANCE

With so many thousands of formulas of paints and powders, general comparisons cannot be made fairly. However, it can be said that most powders tend to be more flexible, impact resistant, and have longer salt spray testing times than most paints. Specific details can be provided upon request.

Performance Features

Impact Hardness

Most powders begin impact hardness tests between 140-180 lbs per square inch before cracking occurs. Most pants are around 40.

Adhesion Testing

Because of the pre-treatment process, powders adhere better and for longer times than most paints.

Flexibility

Powder can be flexed over a 1/8" mandrel without cracking or breaking off.

Pencil Hardness

The harder the pencil, the more scratch resistant the coating is. Most powders can be nearly 50% harder than most paints.

Thinner Film Builds

To achieve the same performance, paints often need to be applied 2-3 times thicker than powder.

Faster Curing

Powder must cure under heat, so there are no "dry" or "flash off" times to wait for, like with paint. Once cool, it's 100% ready.

COLORS

ICS stocks hundreds of colors at any given time, and through our suppliers, we have access to hundreds of thousands more. 

Check out the links below to see what varieties are available. 

Keep in mind that monitors and printers vary widely and physical samples are the best way to make sure you are happy with your choice.

Send Us Your Photos and Get a Discount!

If we've powder-coated something for you, send us your photos and information on when your order was completed. If we display your photo on our site, you'll get a discount on your next order! Email us at info@icspowdercoat.com.

Get the best powder coating available in the industry. Get a quote today!

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