Products Finishing

MAR 2017

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• Grounding. One of the most critical aspects of effi- cient powder coating is a proper ground. All substrate components must be grounded with a resistance to ground not exceeding 1 megaohm. Ensure all contact points are free of cured powder so ions have a clear path to ground. Bad ground creates more rejects due to light coating and inconsistency in coating thickness. • Powder particle size distribution. Smaller particles can be difficult to fluidize and may not have enough charge to attract to the part. Larger particles can lead to thicker film builds and more orange peel. Control particle size by consuming reclaim as fast as you generate it and work with your powder vendor to ensure consistent particle size distribution. There are numerous variables that affect transfer efficiency. Accurate and consistent adjustment of these variables can provide high efficiency and consistent measurement. If you have standard settings that work and you see them drifting to higher flows and reduced transfer efficiency, check the system closely for issues. Variety of courses for the beginner to the more skilled coater C lassroom and hands- on technology Courses available in English and Spanish ® A X A LT A L E A R N I N G & D E V E L O P M E N T C E N T E R TAKE YOUR POWDER COATING SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL trainingcenter.powder@axaltacs.com 1.844.319.0645 WEBB-STILES offers more than 60 years of practical expertise in the Overhead Conveyor and Custom Engineered Conveyor Systems. Whether you are looking for a new system or having problems with a current system, contact a WEBB-STILES Sales Engineer for all your Conveyor needs. Valley City, Ohio Corporate Sales / Engineering / Manufacturing Gadsden, Alabama Webb-Stiles of Alabama Sales / Engineering / Manufacturing Webb-Stiles of Canada Sales Toronto, ON Ph: 330-225-7761 Ph: 888-272-3815 Ph: 256-492-6642 PRODUCTS FINISHING — PFonline.com 43 POWDER COATING C L I N I C

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