POLYMERPowder coatings
Insights for powder buyers.
Plain-language articles for purchasing, technical and distribution teams: choosing a system, sourcing from China, reading certificates and specifying effects.
Polyester vs epoxy vs hybrid powder coating: a buyer’s comparison
How polyester, epoxy and epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coatings differ in UV resistance, chemical resistance, appearance and typical parts, and how to choose by environment.
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How to source powder coatings from China: a checklist for importers
A practical checklist for importers and distributors buying powder coatings from China: systems, samples, approved panels, documents, certificates, MOQ, lead time and shipping.
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Qualicoat Class 1 explained: what it covers and what to ask your supplier
What a Qualicoat Class 1 approval means for architectural aluminium, how to read a powder supplier’s certificate, and the questions to ask before you specify.
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Bonded vs dry-blend metallic powder coatings: why it matters on the line
How bonded and dry-blend metallic powder coatings differ, why bonding reduces separation during spraying and reclaim, and how to specify metallic effects.
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Sand, wrinkle or hammer tone? Choosing a textured powder coating
Compare sand texture, wrinkle, vein, fine texture and hammer tone powder coatings: how they look, where they are used and how to keep texture consistent.
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