It has been said by some that the quality of metal finishing is like a three-leggedstool. The legs represent pretreatment, substrate and paint.

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You can have the greatest, most beautiful coating in the world, but without decent pretreatment, it’ll be worthless and flaking off in sheets within days. 

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Every product that you coat has its own unique characteristics. And even though every product hangs differently on a rack, the temptation is to find a one-size-fits-all solution. 

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As an equipment supplier to the finishing industry, it is very rewarding to travel the country and visit people who have realized “The American Dream” and own their own business.

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So, you have decided you are ready for the investment in a finishing system and you need to figure out the oven portion.  Where do you start?

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Selecting the best powder coating for your application may seem straightforward; however, providing your powder supplier a detailed description of the coating performance needs for your parts will avoid headaches with the ultimate quality of your products.

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With 2018 in our rear-view mirror, all I can say is “Whew!” What a year! So much going on, both good and not so good. It’s enough to make your head spin. But I believe this is our “new normal.” 

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Memo - The Powder Coating Institute has been part of my professional life since its inception in 1981. Having participated in meetings that resulted in the founding of PCI, it is gratifying to see the pervasiveness of powder coatings in today’s market place. It seems most everyone knows something about powder coatings these days. 

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Test your powder coating knowledge interactively with others in our industry and enter for a chance to win a PCI long- or short sleeved t-shirt!

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Crystal will work from their sales office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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