Benefits of Powder Coated Finishes for Aluminum and Stainless Steel
For more than 50 years powder coating has been a popular process for enhanced aesthetics and protection of metal surfaces. Powder coated finishes are used in almost every major manufacturing industry; most commonly furniture, architecture and automotive industries to name a few. The popularity of powder coating is largely credited to the durability as well as the wide range of colors and textures available.
The powder coating process begins with surface preparation that involves cleaning the metal pieces to remove any grease or contaminants. The surfaces are then lightly sandblasted or etched in order to bond with the powder during the curing process. Powder coating is applied to the desired surfaces and then cured by baking at high temperature. The end result is a smooth coating that resembles a hard protective shell that is superior to paint. Examples listed below:
-Durability- Because powder coated finishes utilize a thermal bonding process, they are more resistant to chemicals, cleaners, scratching and chipping. Powders do not drip or run, resulting in a more even finish than those provided by paint.
-Versatility- There are literally hundreds if not thousands of options for powder coat colors and textures. At SDCR we use state of the art coatings by companies like Tiger and Cardinal in order to offer our customers the best that the industry has to offer.
-Safety- Powder coated finishes do not contain solvents and are generally free of VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). Many of the fire and health hazards that exist with paint are not associated with powder.
San Diego Cable Railings offers powder coated finishes on all of our most popular railing posts and top rails. Our company offers galvanized, stainless steel, and aluminum framing systems that can be coated for interior or exterior use. If you have questions about our stock powder coated colors would like an estimate for a custom color please visit the quote request page.
