Why Polyurethane powder coating is a better choice over liquid paint?

If you are using liquid polyurethane paint on your aluminum panels and is contemplating to switch over to power, you will need to look at the advantages and disadvantages of powder over liquid. Here are the challenges you may have to consider before opting for it.Polyurethane high quality paint can prove an excellent performer and produce stunning looks. If you are using it on your aluminum panels that are deployed outdoor then you would certainly want to protect the sheets from sun light.

·         No mixing needed. Polyurethane powder is ready to spray thus avoid the requirement of blending with liquid elements

·         Ease of application: you will have no runs, sags or drips associated with paints and will need less training to apply the paint

·         Easy to clean: while applying it is not necessary to clean the spraying equipment to clean with solvents as you can simply blow it away or wipe it down.

·         Liquid paint once mixed and blended with plural components it must be completely used or disposed off. It is not the case with polyurethane powder coating as it can be used per requirement and remaining powder can be res-stored.

·         Since the powder coating has no solvents, you have no fear of pollutants being emitted into the atmosphere. It is the same case when you are curing the powder.

·         With powder coating you have no wastage and the left over powder can be recycled and used without restrictions. Even if you need to dispose it you can do it easily as it is non-hazardous.

·         For liquid paints the oven-exhaust rate is higher compared to the lower exhaust rates of polyurethane powder

·         Energy saving. It does not have booth exhaust as the containment air can be re-pumped into the plan using filter. You don’t need to exhaust the air into the atmosphere hence the process saves a lot of electricity and power bill consequently. For liquid paint large amount of tempered air supply is required.

·         Easy compliance of regulations: powder coating does not to abide by many regulations and so does not need reporting to authorities.

With polyurethanepowder coating you have many advantages however you should consider the long term performance of both materials and their adhesion characteristics before deciding.  Call Hitech coating uk.co if you need powder coating services.