Experience the ROI of Near-Zero Material Waste.

A major innovation in the world of powder coating equipment is the development of low-temperature and UV-cured powders. Traditional powders require curing temperatures of around 180-200°C, which limits their use to metal substrates. New formulations can now be cured at temperatures as low as 120°C, or with high-intensity Ultraviolet (UV) light with very little heat. This breakthrough opens up the possibility of using durable powder coatings on heat-sensitive materials like wood, MDF, and plastics. The future of powder coating equipment involves integrating specialized IR and UV curing ovens into the production line, a technology that TIMS COATING is at the forefront of developing.

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.

Powder coating equipment works through a multi-stage process. 1. Pretreatment: A metal part is first thoroughly cleaned and prepared in a series of chemical washes. 2. Application: The part is then moved into a spray booth. An electrostatic spray gun applies a positive charge to particles of a dry, paint-like powder and sprays them towards the negatively grounded part. The opposing charges cause the powder to adhere to the entire surface. 3. Curing: The powder-covered part is then moved into a curing oven. The heat melts the powder, causing it to flow together and form a smooth, liquid-like layer. As it continues to heat, it chemically cross-links to form a hard, durable, and solid finish.

This is a common myth based on early powder coating technology. While powder coatings are excellent at creating textured finishes, modern formulations and high-performance powder coating equipment can achieve a "Class A" level of smoothness that rivals liquid paint. The key is using a very fine-milled powder, applying it with a precisely controlled electrostatic gun to create a uniform layer, and having a curing oven with excellent temperature stability. The stable heat allows the powder to melt and flow out into a perfectly smooth, glass-like surface before it cross-links and hardens. A modern system from TIMS COATING can absolutely deliver a high-gloss, smooth finish.