BENEFITS
Powder coating delivers superior results
When deciding on the type of finish to use for your products, you need to consider the benefits of each finishing method. We think you’ll agree that there are many advantages to powder coating compared to traditional options such as liquid paint and lamination.
The seamless finish of powder coating compares favourably to the visible seams of lamination, and with powder coating, there is no risk of peeling. Powder coating is also more durable than liquid paint, and can resist moisture, spills, stains, scratches, and heat.
For MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard), a major advantage of powder coating is that it can be easily applied to pieces with contours and rounded edges, which may be a concern with lamination. Powder coated MDF products are well suited for residential, retail and office environments. They make for excellent cabinets, drawers, doors, window trims, desks, wall panels, store fixtures, and more.
Compared to liquid paint, the powder coating process does not release any hazardous air pollutants, solvents, or volatile organic compounds, making powder coating much more environmentally friendly.
Once you add up all of these advantages, it’s clear that powder coating is the superior finishing method! So if you’re located in Winnipeg or the surrounding area and are ready to get started, contact us today!
Colours
Choose from a wide variety of colours and textures
We carry a selection of stock powders, with various colours, gloss levels and textures choose from. We can help you make the right choice based upon your needs. And if we don’t have the colour you require in stock, we can have it custom ordered for you.
How it Works
Our powder coating process
There are several steps to our powder coating process. Before powder coating can begin, parts must be pre-treated. Metal parts are usually pre-treated by sandblasting them to remove debris and roughen the surface. This roughness allows powder to stick to the surface more effectively. Pre-treatment for MDF panels involves inspecting them to ensure they are dry and free of dust and adhesives, which would lower the quality of the finish if present.
Once parts are ready for powder coating, they are hung on the conveyor line. First, they are pre-heated, which helps with powder adhesion. This is especially important for MDF; MDF is not normally conductive, meaning powder would not stick to the surface when applied. Pre-heating draws out the moisture in the MDF, making powder coating possible.
Next, powder is electrostatically applied by a powder coating spray gun. We make sure to control the thickness of the applied powder, as too little or too much powder could affect the final appearance of the finish.
Once the powder coating has been applied, the part next enters the infrared oven to cure the powder. After several minutes in the oven, the process is complete. With our efficient conveyor line system, a single part can be coated and cured in under ten minutes, and it results in a beautiful, durable, seamless finish!
We also have a traditional powder booth and curing oven for parts that would be too large or heavy for our conveyor line.