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Powder coating is a method of coating plastic that is similar to protective paint, but actually much more durable and better for the environment. Powder coating emits virtually no volatile organic compounds! This earth-friendly, durable coating can be either thermoplastic or thermoset polymer and is typically applied electrostatically. Powder coating, unlike paint, is applied in a uniform fashion that does not possess drips or runs, and can be applied at thickness far superior to traditional paint. Powder coating is most suitable for objects that require a medium to thick coating since the size of the particles limits how thin of a coat can be applied. The coating is smooth, resistant to abrasion and chemicals, and electrically nonconductive. Due to its unusually smooth finish, it has ergonomic properties. The versatility of powder coating allow for the possibility of designs that cannot be achieved by any other method of coating.

Fluidized coating, also known as “fluidized bed coating,” is a method for plastic-coating objects. Similar to dip molding, an object (sometimes heated) is dipped into a “fluidized bed,” or a container holding a normally solid substance under adequate conditions to keep it somewhat liquid or fluidized. Either conventionally or electrostatically, the substance adheres to the object that was dipped. Fluidized coating is primarily used in situations where a thick coating of a plastisol or other material is adhered uniformly to a multifaceted shape. This heavy coating is resistant to abrasion, electrically nonconductive, and chemical resistant. While possessing these heavy duty properties, objects coated using the fluidized bed process tend to be ergonomic, and can even be decorative.

Plastic coating, also known as plastisol coating is a dip process that coats complex shapes with a uniform coat of a heavy duty plastic material. The fluidized bed contains a powder mix that is liquidized or “fluidized”, whereas the plastisol bed is a true liquid that is cured in an oven. These coatings are very durable, increase grip, are chemical resistant, protect against abrasion, erosion, and are electrically nonconductive. When applied properly, the coating can have ergonomic, as well as decorative, properties. Brinkman company is the benchmark of quality in plastic coating and vinyl coating located in Bensenville, Illinois.

Nylon Coating, another type of fluidized bed coating, uses a mixture of a fine powder ground from various plastics, a flow agent and pigments to create the desired color. The coating process can be either thermoset (powder is applied then heated to melt) or thermoplastic (powder is applied to heated object). This coating is the most non-toxic of any powder coating. As it is also extremely durable, resistant to oils and corrosives and non-contaminating, it is frequently used in the food and water industries. Nylon Coating is surely environmentally friendly.

Also known as fusion bonded epoxy coating or FBE coating, this process makes use of an epoxy based powder coating. When heated to the appropriate temperature, this powder melts and transforms to liquid form. The liquid is then applied to the surface of the object desired, and when cooled, becomes a solid coating. This thermoset fusion bonding insures the coating cannot be melted on reheating. FBE coatings are ideal for both the exterior and interior of steel pipe, rebar and other fittings.

This process heats a mechanically expanded extruded plastic tube made of nylon or polyolefin that has been rolled onto the desired object. Then heat causes the tube to shrink and adhere tightly to that object. Since this product can be extruded in any thickness from nearly microscopic tubing to rigid heavy wall tubing, it is suitable for a wide variety of environmental demands: to insulate wires, connections, joints and terminals in electrical engineering; to repair insuation on wires or to bundle them; and to create cable entry seals.

Dip Molding, as its name suggests, is a process of creating a molding, rather than a coating of an object. These molds can be custom designed to an almost endless list of shapes. The object to be molded is dipped into a plastisol and then allowed to cure. Once the plastisol reaches a certain temperature it is carefully stripped from the object, and a hollow mold is produced. Dip Molding can be done on large or small items to be used as covers, guards, hoses, or caps. These plastic molds are resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and do not conduct electricity. Common uses include engine parts and electrical components, yet due to the vast customization options, these plastic molds can be used for almost anything!