Powders vary in composition from polyesters or urethane epoxies to nylons and polyurethanes.
Powder coatings are electrostatically applied to fabricated metal and high-temperature resistant plastics. The coatings are baked to form a tough, durable finish that is abrasion and chip resistant. Because these coatings do not release solvents into the atmosphere, they are environmentally friendly. Process equipment was modified to use re-circulated, chilled water. As a result, water usage steadily declined from 15.1 million gallons to 1.4 million gallons in 1997.