TIMS COATING: The Experts in Automated Powder Coating Equipment.

Powder reclamation is the process of capturing unused powder (overspray) in a spray booth and recycling it for reuse. It is the single most important feature for the economic and environmental viability of an powder coating equipment system. A high-efficiency booth from TIMS COATING uses a cyclonic separator to remove over 98% of the overspray from the air. This reclaimed powder is sieved and mixed back in with the fresh powder from the feed hopper. This closed-loop process means that unlike liquid paint where overspray is hazardous waste, powder overspray is a reusable raw material, drastically cutting material costs and waste disposal fees.

A complete industrial powder coating equipment line has three essential zones. 1. The Pretreatment Washer: A multi-stage tunnel that cleans and applies a conversion coating to the parts. 2. The Dry-Off Oven: A low-temperature oven that ensures parts are perfectly dry before coating. 3. The Application Booth: A clean, well-lit enclosure where the powder is applied, which critically includes a powder recovery system to capture and reuse overspray. 4. The Electrostatic Guns & Feed Center: The equipment that charges and delivers the powder. 5. The Curing Oven: A high-temperature oven (typically 180-200°C) that melts and cures the powder into its final finish. A conveyor system connects all of these key powder coating equipment components.

For most metal applications, a finish applied with powder coating equipment is significantly more durable than traditional liquid paint. The reason lies in the chemistry and thickness. Powder coating is applied much thicker than liquid paint, providing a more robust barrier against physical impacts. More importantly, the powder is made of thermal-set polymers that, when cured in an oven, cross-link to form a very hard, dense, and plastic-like shell. This finish is highly resistant to chipping, scratching, abrasion, and fading. While some high-performance liquid paints are very tough, for general industrial and consumer products, powder coating holds a clear advantage in durability.

The cost of industrial powder coating equipment varies dramatically based on size, complexity, and level of automation. A simple manual system with a small booth and oven for a job shop might be a modest investment. A fully automated, conveyorized line with robotic applicators, quick color-change capabilities, and a large, high-efficiency oven for a major manufacturer can be a significant capital project. It is crucial to evaluate the ROI based on savings in labor, material (due to reclamation), energy, and rework. A high-efficiency powder coating equipment system from TIMS COATING often provides a rapid return on investment, especially for businesses switching from liquid paint.