Powder coating is non-toxic, making it suitable for food production surfaces and equipment. Application uses an electrostatically charged gun before curing in an oven – much safer than traditional paints which pose potential health risks including breathing in pigment dust.
Non-toxic
Powder coating doesn’t use toxic chemicals, making it an eco-friendly option in workplace environments. Overspray can be collected, recycled and reused again – thus drastically decreasing wasteful practices like masking materials, manual spray wands or chemical-laden methyl ethyl ketone vapors that produce landfill-bound garbage bins. Furthermore, its highly precise coating process helps eliminate unnecessary disposables such as masking materials or manual spray wands that produce landfill waste.
Food manufacturers rely on powder coatings to streamline their cleaning and maintenance processes, extend equipment lifecycles, protect components against wear-and-tear, ensure an even finish, prevent abrasions and cracks which collect bacteria, and facilitate hygienic production processes.
Paint may be considered non-toxic, yet its application remains hazardous for those working with it. Airborne dust particles may irritate skin, eyes and nose irritation as well as breathing issues for those with asthma. Powder coating requires much care in its application as well as proper ventilation in order to avoid fires or explosions from occurring during its process.
Non-volatile
Powder coatings are non-toxic and non-volatile, making them safe for workers to handle, unlike traditional liquid paint that typically contains carcinogenic solvents like benzene, acetone, and xylene that evaporate rapidly into air and cause eye, nose and throat irritation as well as lung damage and asthma attacks.
Powder coating requires no solvents for easy cleanup; any overspray can simply be swept away without needing special safety equipment or gloves – making this the ideal option for fast-casual restaurants that use metal baskets as food delivery systems.
Versatile
Powder coating is an adaptable finish designed to enhance any metal surface, from impact resistance and chemical corrosion resistance to being available in an array of colors and textures. Furthermore, its durability will protect fixtures for longer without scratching and fading – meaning longer-lasting fixtures!
Powder coating is an eco-friendly process from its inception. The powder used is composed of eco-friendly polymer resins, curing ingredients and pigments which are baked together before being ground down into ultrafine form for application using two main application methods.
Powder coating offers an alternative to wet painting that does not require extensive equipment and supplies for application and curing; all that’s necessary for powder application and curing are a powder application gun and an oven suitable for curing; afterwards, excess powder can be easily blown off using compressed air after curing for convenient cleanup and maintenance processes without the need for hazardous solvents.
Easy to clean
Powder coating offers superior corrosion, fade and cleaning resistance compared to paint or galvanising; making it the ideal choice for use in restaurants, supermarkets and supply stores where contamination and bacteria spread easily.
As part of your powder coating maintenance efforts, it’s crucial that you understand how to keep it in great condition. Harsh cleaners and solvents may damage powder coating surfaces and equipment; whenever possible it is wise to avoid these agents.
Clean powder coated products in an efficient manner by using filtered water with mild soap. Gently scrub any stains before drying the surface completely before use; additional protection such as wax or sealant might provide extra layers of defense from future stains. However, avoid overcleaning as too much cleaning can wear away at their finish prematurely – every three months is considered sufficient to keep powder coated items looking their best!