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Powder coating

Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as household appliances, aluminium extrusions, drum hardware, automobiles, and bicycle frames. Advancements in powder coating technology like UV curable powder coatings allow for other materials such as plastics, composites, carbon fiber, and MDF to be powder coated due to the minimum heat and oven dwell time required to process these components.

Powder Coating colours

Powder coating is mainly used for the construction industry and as such uses the RAL colour scheme. If a colour needs to be chosen, ensure it is one from the RAL scheme.

RAL Chart

Due to the limitations of desktop scanners, and the relative inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colours you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual product.

We strive to make our colours as accurate as possible but screen images are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct.

RAL colour codes

The RAL colours are identified by 4 digit numbers.

  • 1000 = Yellows
  • 2000 = Orange
  • 3000 = Red
  • 4000 = Purple
  • 5000 = Blue
  • 6000 = Green
  • 7000 = Grey
  • 8000 = Brown
  • 9000 = Black, White, Silver and metallic
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