Nuvo Iron™ Powder Coating

What is powder coating?
Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products that are used in industrial and consumer applications. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin, which are applied onto a surface to be coated

How is powder coating applied?
Electrostatic spraying is the most widely accepted powder application method and the electrostatic powder gun is the most important piece of equipment in this method. The powder gun provides a 100kv electrostatic charge to the powder. The charged powder particles adhere to the electrically grounded surface, which is then heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven. The result is a uniform, durable, high-quality, and attractive finish. Powder coating is the fastest-growing finishing technology in North America and represents over ten percent of all industrial finishing applications. F.B.E and functional coatings can be applied differently.

The fluidized bed consists of two chambers separated be a specifically designed porous membrane plate that serves to uniformly diffuse air throughout the coating powder. In proper operation the powder will expand to more than twice its original volume, ready to accept preheated objects.

The suspended powder behaves exactly like a fluid so that the particles distribute themselves over the entire surface of the fence panels, even into the least accessible areas. When correctly applied, the parts are totally encapsulated without sags, runs or pinholes.

Nuvo Iron's™ Coating Process

Why use Powder Coating over liquid paint?
Powder coating gives consumers, businesses and industry one of the most economical, longest-lasting durable quality finishes available.

Powder coated surfaces are more resistant to chipping, scratching, fading and wearing than other finishes. Color selection is virtually unlimited with high and low gloss, metallic and clear finishes available. Colors stay bright and vibrant longer. Texture selections range from smooth surfaces to a wrinkled or matte finish, and rough textures.

Regular Fencing Versus Nuvo Iron's™ Coated Fencing

Protects the Environment
Powder Coating is also environmentally friendly. While liquid finishes contain solvents which have pollutants known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), powder coating contains no solvents and releases negligible amounts, if any, of VOCs into the atmosphere. In addition, most powder coating over spray that does not adhere to the part can be retrieved and reused, virtually eliminating the waste commonly found in liquid finishing processes.
Stringent air pollution control legislation is one of the factors that have led to the growing market for powder coating. Elimination of VOCs and reduction of waste saves money and eases compliance with the regulations of the Canadian & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Pretreatment/Coating Process for Galvalume Fencing

Zinc Phosphate Pretreatment with a heavy UV resistant Polyester Powder Coating is a smart choice for long lasting maintenance free fencing

Pretreatment
A key component of our coating procedure is the preparation of the metal substrate to enhance bond strength, which ensures lasting protection and appearance. We are equipped for aluminum conversion coating, five stage iron phosphate with reverse osmosis, grit blasting, abrasive tumbling, steam cleaning, chemical etching and phosphatizing articles of all shapes and sizes to rigid specifications. Our project managers are skilled in determining the proper procedure to achieve optimal results for your job.

State of the art Equipment
Nuvo Iron uses state of the art powder coating equipment that is second to none in the industry. This affords us the ability to provide premier quality finished products to our customers.

Electrostatic Process
Nuvo Iron is pleased to offers our customers the electrostatic process. We utilize the latest generation of automatic ITWGema PLC controlled equipment with parts scanning and quick color change capabilities. This equipment allows Nuvo Iron™ to ensure that we provide our customers with consistent high quality powder coating. In addition, the more consistent film it delivers provides improved finish quality.

This state of the art technology allows Nuvo Iron™ greater flexibility in terms of coating applications and faster turn around time on parts. Nuvo Iron™ has the technology and processes to complete your powder coating jobs with quality and consistency. Nuvo Iron™ is your powder coating expert with a proven track record in the industry.