Flame On
The thermal spraying process, also known as flame spraying, was developed around 1910 by Swiss engineer Dr. Max Ulrich Schoop for corrosion protection and machinery restoration. The primary coverage materials used at the time were lead and mercury due to their relatively low melting points. The 1970s saw ceramics use in flame spraying, which significantly expanded the range of applications and provided a much safer alternative than heavy metals........................  READ MORE

Impacts of Specific Gravity on Powder Coating Formulations
Specific gravity in the context of powder coating refers to the density of the powder relative to the density of water. In other words, it’s a measure of how heavy the powder is compared to an equal volume of water. For powder coatings, this concept is important for several reasons. For starters, it affects the application characteristics of the powder. Powders with higher specific gravity may be heavier and potentially more challenging to handle, whereas their lighter counterparts might be easier to apply but may require more volume to achieve the desired coverage...................  READ MORE