Displacement—This can refer to any situation where something is moved, such as when grease is moved off of the surface of a part by pressure washing.

Mechanical Action—This term describes processes that produce displacement, such as blasts of air out of spray nozzles or brushes rubbing against a part.

Wetting—Any process that loosens dirt and grime as a result of soaking the part (and the soil) in a liquid solution.

Dispersion—Reducing the concentration of a contaminant, typically so that it can be removed from a part.

Emulsification—The natural dispersion of two opposite elements. Think oil and water.

Neutralization–This term typically refers to using an alkali compound to break down oil or grease.

Iron phosphatizing—A popular process where the surface of metal parts being treated reacts with a phosphatizing compound to form an insoluble, non-metallic coating that remains on the surface of the parts.

Sequestration—Any technique that keeps different solutions of water and chemicals separated to prevent contamination.

RO—An abbreviation for “reverse osmosis,” which is typically used to describe a filtration process that produces very pure water. The water can be used to rinse parts without risking contamination by waterborne minerals or debris.

If you would like more general information on powder coating, please visit Whatispowdercoating.com for definitions, business tips and more. For more information on powder coating equipment, please visit us at Reliant Finishing Systems. Reliant is the leading U.S. manufacturer of powder coating equipment, able to provide full systems with powder coating ovens, spray booths, media blast enclosures, wash stations, engineered systems and custom manufacturing.

It also important to use the right quantity of water for the job. Too little water may mean an inefficient use of chemicals, leaving residues on parts and driving up costs. Too much water is environmentally unfriendly and may use too much chemical, also driving costs upward.

Have your water tested and go over the results with a qualified chemical supplier or engineer specializing in water treatment. Your quality control will be solid from the start. You will produce cleaner parts and save money in the process.

If you would like more general information on powder coating, please visit Whatispowdercoating.com for definitions, business tips and more. For more information on powder coating equipment, please visit us at Reliant Finishing Systems. Reliant is the leading U.S. manufacturer of powder coating equipment, able to provide full systems with powder coating ovens, spray booths, media blast enclosures, wash stations, engineered systems and custom manufacturing.

Why?The short answer is that if you cut corners your work will show it.  Without proper surface preparation, any type of soil (oils, polymers, dirt, metal bits, soaps, etc.) left on a part will compromise the coating in a variety of ways. Bubbling, streaking, flaking and reduced durability are just a few of the adverse effects of contamination that can ruin your coating – and are avoidable by cleaning. Prepping a part is essential to getting a good finish, but cleaning parts isn’t much fun and it is tempting to take shortcuts. Don’t!

Powder coated finishes are typically much tougher and longer lasting than conventional wet paint, but only if the part is prepared properly. Regardless of the part to be coated, large or small, it must be cleaned thoroughly for the powder media to work properly.

So what is “clean” in relation to powder coating?

From the Powder Coating Institute, “Cleaning is the removal of all organic and in organic soils from the surface to be coated.” We’ll examine some of the best ways to clean your items in future coating tips.

More info on powder coating

If you would like general information about powder coating, please visit Whatispowdercoating.com for definitions, business tips and more.

For more information on powder coating equipment, please visit us at Reliant Finishing Systems. Reliant is the fastest-growing manufacturer of powder coating equipment in the U.S.,  including powder coating ovens, powder spray booths, media blast enclosures, wash stations, and engineered systems.

Quality & consistency are key to a successful powder coating operation, and the Wagner Prima Sprint powder gun is designed specifically to provide custom coaters the latest in quality control, ease-of-use and functionality. For more information about the Prima Sprint, check out Wagner’s youtube video:

Reliant Finishing Systems is the leading powder coating equipment manufacturer on the market with hundreds of powdercoating systems in operation worldwide, including a full line of powder coating ovens, powder spray booths, and automated & engineered systems.

(* Package order must include a powder coating oven and powder spray booth, with each piece of equipment longer than 20′ I.D.  Offer applies to custom sizes in excess of 20′ in length. Not valid with any other offer. Orders must be under deposit before 4:00 PM CST, May 31st, 2012 to qualify for promotion. )

Mr. Stewart is enthusiastic about his relationship with Reliant. “I’m very excited about working with Reliant Finishing Systems. I’ve interacted with the company’s owners for many years. Even when we were competitors, I had a great deal of respect for their products and admired their approach to customer support. I’ve always focused on providing prompt service to my customers, day or night. As a Reliant employee, I will continue to help equipment buyers improve their productivity and reduce downtime,” he said.

Mr. Chris Davis, President of NorAM Inc., another U.S. manufacturer of finishing equipment, commented, “J.R. has been involved with our industry for quite some time. His level of experience with industrial ovens is probably unrivaled. He is well known for establishing cordial relationships with customers and doing more than just assisting them with technical issues. Mr. Stewart will be a real asset for Reliant.”

Mr. John Thomason, Reliant’s Executive Vice President, openly praised Mr. Stewart, “Due in part to Reliant’s rapid growth, we needed to improve the customer support system we had in place. We were familiar with J.R. from his involvement with Powder-X. As the manufacturer of most of the booths and ovens sold under the Powder-X brand from 2005 to 2008, we had a chance to work closely with Mr. Stewart and evaluate his knowledge and technical savvy first hand. He commissioned countless coating systems during that period and showed a combination of skill and tireless determination that was very commendable. When we got the opportunity to work with him as an employee, we took action right away.”

Mr. Michael Schuerer, President of Reliant Finishing Systems, stated that the new relationship will assure customers of excellent support after the sale and instantly improve the company’s technical capabilities. “Mr. Stewart is unique in that he has worked with literally hundreds of coating systems during his career. I believe that he has personally commissioned more powder curing ovens than anyone in the business. As a result of his experience, he has compiled an extensive amount of information about powder coating equipment and processes.” He added, “Mr. Stewart has a skill set that will help set Reliant apart from our competitors. His insight will enable our clients to make confident decisions about equipment calibration, maintenance, upgrades and repairs. Mr. Stewart will assist our technical support staff and help with the layout and design of our automated systems. J.R. will work directly with end-customers as well as our growing network of distributors.”

Reliant’s dry-off ovens, powder curing ovens, and powder coating spray booths will be commissioned and supported by Mr. Stewart. He will also offer site surveys, system evaluations, and technical service for blast rooms, wash booths, pre-treatment stations, and other powder coating equipment.

Visit www.fabtechexpo.com for more information.

The site covers the basic definition of powder coating, the differences between conventional wet paint finishing and powder coating, and provides a glossary of common coating and industry terms. In addition, What Is Powder Coating also has a series of articles entitled Start Powder Coating which outlines a number of reasons why powder coating is a profitable way to increase your business, even in difficult economic times. The site also features a growing finishing FAQ and a help section for customers and coating enthusiasts to ask their coating questions.

Please visit What Is Powder Coating and suggest any additional content in the comments below, or post your suggestions to our Facebook page or Twitter feed.

This is Reliant’s largest step to date towards decreasing the company’s environmental impact. The company examined their packaging material’s complete life-cycle beyond consumer use to disposal. “This initiative is being undertaken across the company,” said Mr. John Thomason, Reliant’s Executive Vice President. “The changes we are making now not only reduce the amount of new packaging materials we must use, but also help assure that the products we manufacture arrive in perfect condition.”

Mr. Manolo Diaz-Marta, who operates Spray Booth Supplies (http://www.sprayboothsupplies.com), believes that Reliant’s Green Aware Initiative will reap long-term benefits for everyone. “Powder coating is a much ‘greener’ process than traditional painting, and Reliant’s equipment is the most fuel-efficient on the market. I feel that Reliant is taking the next logical step by addressing their company’s entire environmental impact, from manufacturing to delivery. By implementing this change, Reliant will be able to reduce tons of incidental waste on an annual basis. We’ve enjoyed being a leading online outlet for Reliant’s equipment. The advantages of their products are easy to sell and the value of their new packaging method is obvious,” he said.

Reliant’s new plan is the direct result of a series of customer service surveys conducted by the company. In an effort to improve customer service, the company tasked sales support personnel to establish on-going dialogues with clients as they began to install their new equipment. Certain behaviors were noted as being consistent from client to client. One of these behaviors caught the attention of Reliant’s management team. “We determined that our conventional wooden crating was typically dismantled and disposed of by customers immediately after our products were unloaded. This seemed like a terrible waste. Finding a better way to package our products became a top priority,” said Mr. Michael Schuerer, President of Reliant Finishing Systems. “We felt that this was an issue where we could provide leadership within our industry, reduce our impact on the environment and generate tangible benefits for our clients. We’ve developed a revised version of our logo to remind our employees, distributors and clients of Reliant’s commitment to increased awareness and on-going improvement. The changes we’ve made have led to a win-win situation that is hard to find in today’s business environment,” he said.

Reliant’s Green Aware Initiative involves significant changes to the company’s crating methods. The company has replaced a portion of the lumber used in their crates with sections of sheet metal scrap. This also reduces the crates’ overall weight, which can decrease shipping costs. As an added benefit, end-users typically sell the steel crating material back to recyclers, rather than discarding wooden material as trash. The decision to crate certain components in a vertical fashion rather than build large, flat crates eliminated the need for plywood crate lids. The components are now secured to the crate frames using small sections of strapping material. On a typical project, approximately four to five hundred pounds of crating lumber has been eliminated as a result of the initiative.

Mr. Todd Hicks, Reliant Finishing System’s Production Manager, pointed out one of the most satisfying changes. “We have replaced our smaller wooden hardware crates with inexpensive plastic storage bins. This drastically reduced our hardware shipping weights and reduced our manpower needs. Due to this change alone, we anticipate saving thousands of dollars each year. Also, the wooden crates ended up being broken down and incinerated or tossed in the garbage. Now our customers save and reuse the plastic bins,” he said.

Reliant Finishing Systems is a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance finishing equipment that specializes in powder coating systems. Beginning this month, all Reliant curing ovens and powder coating spray booths will be packaged and shipped according to the guidelines of the company’s Green Aware Initiative.

At Reliant, you aren’t just dealing with a salesperson or hand-shaker from a remote sales office. We personally design, build and support the equipment we sell. Our entire company is devoted to getting you the right solution and giving you the service you need after the equipment is up and running. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our clients.

We offer custom engineered systems that feature manual or powered conveyors in floor-mounted and overhead configurations. We can provide pre-treatment via manual wash stations or multi-stage automated washers, as well as options that utilize media blasting. We also offer a variety of dry-off oven configurations that can be optimized specifically for your site.

For powder application, our spray booths are second to none. We offer only brand name manual and automated gun systems designed to meet each client’s specific needs. These guns can be mated to any of our 200+ catalog booths, or integrated into a custom design. All of our booths feature powder-specific airflow and can be configured for reclaim or spray-to-waste applications.

At the heart of our automated systems are our industry-leading curing ovens. Our incredibly fuel efficient gas ovens feature proprietary forced induction burner systems with unmatched turn-down ratios. This technology makes a dramatic difference in the operator’s ability to precisely control over the oven’s performance—directly reducing fuel waste and improving company profits.

If you are considering acquiring a new automated system, please take time to talk with your Reliant distributor or contact us at the factory. We’re confident that you’ll be pleased with our pricing, lead times, customer support, and—most importantly—our high-performance equipment.

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