TIMS COATING: The Experts in Automated Powder Coating Equipment.

TIMS COATING: The Experts in Automated Powder Coating Equipment.

The single greatest economic and environmental advantage of powder coating lies in material recovery, and this is where our powder coating equipment truly excels. The spray booth is the heart of this efficiency. At TIMS COATING, we engineer our booths with advanced aerodynamics to ensure a gentle, consistent airflow that captures virtually all overspray. This powder-laden air is then ducted into our high-efficiency cyclonic reclamation system, which separates and collects the powder for immediate reuse. This process allows our clients to achieve over 98% material utilization, a figure that is simply impossible with liquid paint. This near-zero-waste approach makes a TIMS COATING powder coating equipment system not just a smart investment, but an environmentally responsible one.

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          TIMS Group Company was firstly founded in 2003 in Shenzhen City. It is a professional company engaged in the research and development, design, production, installation, commissioning, sales, after-sales service, and technical consulting of automated, information-based, greening energy saving and intelligent enamel spraying, high-temperature enamel firing equipment, dust-free painting, powder coating, electrophoresis and other coating equipment, logistics and conveying equipment, robot automation and other non-standard automation equipment. It is a national high-tech enterprise, vice chairman unit of China Enamel Industry Association, benchmark enterprise of China Enamel Industry Association, intellectual property demonstration enterprise of Guangdong Province, contract abiding and trustworthy enterprise of Guangdong Province, specialized, refined, special and new small and medium-sized enterprise of Guangdong Province, innovative small and medium-sized enterprise of Guangdong Province, gazelle enterprise of Dongguan City, member unit of China Household Electrical Appliances Association, and member of the Enamel Technical Committee of the National Standardization Technical Committee for Metal and Non metal Coatings.

         

 

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What are the Key Components of a Powder Coating Line?

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 vs. Liquid Paint: Which is More Durable?

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.

"You Can't Get a Smooth Finish with Powder Coating"

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.

How Much Does Industrial Powder Coating Equipment Cost?

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.

User Reviews

What users say about TIMS COATING

The automatic spray painting production line has greatly improved our coating consistency. The robotic system ensures precision and saves a lot of labor costs.

David Chen

We have been running the enamel production line for over a year. It is stable, reliable, and the coating quality is excellent. Highly recommend for water heater tank manufacturing.

Michael Rodriguez

The electrophoresis production line for compressors delivers strong anti-corrosion coating and reduces rework rates. Very satisfied with both the equipment and technical support.

Sarah Johnson

This powder spraying line integrates pre-treatment and coating seamlessly. It improved our efficiency by nearly 30% and the finished shells look flawless.

Kenji Nakamura

Great investment! The automated production line not only increased our output but also helped us meet environmental standards with lower emissions and less paint waste.

Ahmed Hassan
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The primary advantages of powder coating equipment are durability, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. The resulting finish is much tougher and more resistant to chipping, scratching, and fading than most liquid paints. The process is also highly efficient, with powder recovery systems allowing for over 98% material utilization. Finally, because powder coatings contain no solvents, they emit zero or near-zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Modern powder coating equipment uses an electrostatic process. As the dry powder exits the spray gun, it is given a positive electrical charge. The metal part to be coated is grounded (given a negative charge). This creates a strong attraction, pulling the charged powder particles to the part and causing them to adhere temporarily until the part is moved to a curing oven.

A powder recovery system is a critical part of the spray booth in a powder coating equipment line. It uses a combination of airflow and cyclonic separators or cartridge filters to capture any powder that does not adhere to the part (overspray). This captured powder is then filtered and returned to the feed hopper to be reused, making the process incredibly efficient and waste-free.

The Faraday cage effect is a challenge in powder coating where the electrostatic charge makes it difficult for the powder to penetrate into sharp inside corners or recessed areas. High-performance powder coating equipment from TIMS COATING helps overcome this with advanced guns that allow for precise control over voltage and current, and with intelligent robotic programming that uses specific angles of attack.

Yes, but it requires specific process control. After the first coat is applied and fully cured, a second coat can be applied. The process can be more challenging as the first cured layer acts as an insulator. Specialized powder coating equipment with advanced controls is often required to ensure a proper charge and adhesion for the second coat.

Just like any finishing process, the performance of the final coat depends on a clean and properly prepared surface. The powder coating equipment line must begin with a multi-stage pretreatment system, typically involving cleaning, rinsing, and a conversion coating like iron phosphate or zirconium. This ensures the surface is free of oils and has the right profile for a powerful, lasting bond.

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