A Tough Finish for Your Toughest Products.

"Orange peel" is a textured surface defect that looks like the skin of an orange. It can be caused by several factors related to your powder coating equipment and process. One common cause is applying the powder coating too thickly. Another is improper curing; if the oven temperature is too low or the part passes through too quickly, the powder doesn't have enough time to fully melt and flow out into a smooth surface before it cures. It can also be a property of the powder formulation itself. To solve this, you need powder coating equipment with precise application controls to manage film thickness and a high-quality oven with stable, uniform heat to ensure a full, proper cure.

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.

Automotive wheels require a finish that is both highly aesthetic and extremely durable, able to withstand rock chips, brake dust, and harsh road salts. For this, powder coating equipment is the ideal solution. The process typically involves a multi-coat system. First, a powder primer is applied for corrosion resistance. Second, a colored base coat is applied. Finally, a clear topcoat is applied to provide a deep gloss and protect against UV rays and scratching. This multi-layer process requires a sophisticated powder coating equipment line with multiple booths and ovens, often with advanced robotics to ensure perfect coverage on the complex geometry of the wheels.

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.