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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.

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.

Improving transfer efficiency (T.E.)—the percentage of powder that sticks to the part on the first pass—is key to a cost-effective process. The solution lies in your powder coating equipment and technique. First, ensure a solid electrical ground to the part; a poor ground is the most common cause of low T.E. Second, optimize your electrostatic gun settings. A high-quality gun from TIMS COATING allows you to control both the voltage (kV) and amperage (μA) to create a "soft" powder cloud that wraps the part efficiently. Finally, ensure the gun-to-part distance and travel speed are consistent, which is best achieved with an automated or robotic applicator system.

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.