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Summer is here, and that means your outdoor plastic-coated and powder-coated products need to withstand prolonged hot temperatures, extensive UV exposure, and often increased wear and tear. Protective coatings are not all created equal, so choosing an appropriate coating formulation can make all the difference.

Dip coating is a traditional plastic coating technique where a protective layer of liquid plastic, usually vinyl-based plastisol, is applied to a part or product. With applications across nearly every industry, cost-effective plastisol brings an array of benefits to countless projects.

If you use electricity, you're taking advantage of the important job bus bars play in transmitting it throughout generation and distribution systems. From cell phones to generating stations and everywhere in between, bus bars help electricity to travel safely to where it's needed.

Healthcare environments require special care to keep staff and their patients safe. Polymer dip and spray coatings are an important, but often overlooked part of providing protection across the medical industry from germs, bacteria, and other contaminants and hazards.

Bare metal is vulnerable to oxidation, rust, corrosion, and other damage, and it often doesn't have the appealing look you might want for your product. A coat of paint is a standard solution for protection and improved appearances, but it may not adhere well to the surface below, and may not last very long. Electrostatic spray coating is an ideal solution for a durable, protective coating in colors that suit your needs.

Whether it's serial numbers, part identifiers, warning messages, assembly indicators, a company logo, or some other small detail, you probably don't want powder coating to hide it. Choosing a company with extensive powder coating experience can ensure a coating formulation and application that keep these important parts of your product easily visible while providing the protection and appearance you want.

Many people hear the words "plastic" or "spray painting" and expect them to be problems for the environment. While that may have been true for some approaches of the past, the powder coating techniques and recent innovations in plastic formulations can mean coating solutions that are far more environmentally friendly and sustainable than traditional methods and materials.

Among the many polymer coating materials available for powder spray and fluidized bed coatings are polyolefin and polyethylene. These versatile plastics are particularly useful for situations where their great performance with extended exposure to sunshine, sea water, and harsh weather is especially valuable.