Types and characteristics of powder coatings

Powder coatings are highly versatile and widely used across a broad range of industries. Common applications include indoor display racks, metal furniture, home appliances, toys, office furniture, strollers, bicycles, gardening tools, automotive parts, sports equipment, wheel rims, lighting fixtures, mechanical components, electric fans, hand tools, water tanks, electrical control panels, fire extinguishers, park benches, parasols, computer casings, copper sulfide doors, gas cylinders, medical devices, insulating components, and dust-free room partitions and equipment.
These coatings are primarily formulated using various resin types, each selected to meet specific performance and environmental requirements.

(1) Epoxy (2) Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid             (3) Polyester
(4) Polyurethane (5) TGIC-free Polyester(HAA cure)    (6) Acrylic

 

Explore the different resin types and their unique surface finishes in the table below.

  Epoxy Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid Polyester Polyurethane TGIC-free Polyester(HAA cure)  Acrylic
Hardness excellent well well good well excellent
Softness excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent good
Baking resistance bad well excellent excellent well well
Weather resistance none none excellent excellent excellent excellent
Corrosion resistance excellent well well good bad well
Chemical resistance excellent good well good bad excellent
Operability well excellent excellent well excellent excellent
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