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5 Industries That Rely on Powder Coating

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As a method of protecting steel from corrosion, powder coating has many advantages. It is highly effective and produces a smooth surface that can be useful in a wide variety of applications. Here are five industries that rely on powder coating to improve their products and protect them from corrosion.

1. Automotive

As they are often driven or stored outside, cars and other vehicles are highly vulnerable to rust. Powder coating helps to protect many exterior parts of a typical car, including wheel rims, door handles, steel bumpers and panels. Powder coating also plays an important role in the design of the car, as manufacturers can use it to create a range of different surfaces and textures that increase the car's visual appeal.

2. Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers rely on powder coating to make a large range of medical devices safe to use in their intended settings. Medical devices that are implanted in patients' bodies must have smooth, liquid-repelling surfaces to reduce the risk of clots forming on them. In addition, powder coating also allows manufacturers to produce medical equipment that discourages the growth of bacteria on its surfaces, therefore reducing the risk of infections spreading in hospitals and other medical environments.

3. Construction

Powder coating is an essential technique for protecting the steel used in the construction industry. It prevents corrosion of the steel parts of machinery that is used outside in all weathers, such as excavators and bulldozers. Powder coating also allows architects to create beautiful building designs thanks to its ability to produce attractive and corrosion-resistant surfaces.

4. Pharmaceutica

The pharmaceutical industry is developing a range of exciting new applications for powder coating technology. A technique very similar to the powder coating method used for steel can spray-coat pharmaceutical products with pigments and protective polymers. When the powder is cured, the result is a highly stable product with a long shelf life. As a result, the pharmaceutical industry is able to supply medications that remain safe to use even after long periods of transport or storage.

5. Appliances

Many of the appliances in a typical home contain powder-coated steel. The internal parts of washing machines, dryers and dishwashers are all powder coated to prevent them from developing rust, which is a significant risk in the hot and humid environment that exists inside these appliances. Using powder coating to protect the parts of these appliances extends their lifespan. 


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