This table is a cursory comparison of some of the common elements of the referenced specifications. Far greater detail can be found in the specifications themselves. For copies of the specifications, please contact the issuing organizations. After the proper amount of powder is applied, the profile is baked in an oven where the powder particles are melted to a liquid state, fusing together to form a homogenous film. Most applications in North America are on horizontal lines.
Binders consist of the resin, polymer, and crosslinker.
This ingredient provides the powder with its fundamental film properties. Prime Color Pigments can be either organic or inorganic and provide the paint with its color. Additives serve numerous functions but generally affect fluidization and application properties. Powder coatings perform comparably to liquid coatings of the same resin chemistry and are available in an increasingly wide range of colors. Powder coating serves a growing market and is expected to play a significant part in the finishing of aluminum profiles in the years to come.