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Powder Coating vs. Liquid Painting: A Comprehensive Comparison
When it comes to surface finishing, two popular methods are often considered: powder coating and liquid painting. Both options offer their own set of benefits and drawbacks, making them ideal for various applications. In this post, we’ll explore both techniques to help you determine which one is the right fit for your project. What is…
Read BlogThe Role of Powder Coating in Aerospace Applications
The aerospace industry operates in a demanding environment, where components are consistently exposed to extreme conditions. From high temperatures and harsh chemicals to constant wear and tear, the materials used in aircraft and spacecraft require exceptional durability and performance. This is where powder coating excels, offering a versatile and reliable solution for a wide range…
Read BlogPFA Coating in the Food Industry: Safety and Efficiency
Innovations in the materials used across the food processing and commercial baking sectors are pivotal in ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Among the most notable advancements, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PFA) has become synonymous with reliability and excellence. Often confused with PTFE (sometimes better known under the DuPont brand name Teflon coating), PFA is commonly used as a…
Read BlogExciting Times at Crest Coating – We’ve Just Revolutionized the Coating Process
It’s a very exciting time at Crest Coating HQ at the moment, as our new and improved coating system is now fully operational. Moreover, it promises to be an exciting time for our customers too. Why? Because we’ve invested heavily in our most recent upgrades to ensure our production line comprises the newest, shiniest, most…
Read BlogCrest Coating Approved to Offer Axalta Architectural Powder Coatings
Crest Coating is excited to announce we have been certified by Axalta to offer Alesta Architectural powder coatings to our customers. We believe these high-quality powder coatings are an excellent addition to our current industrial powder coating offerings that will benefit our customers for years to come. Below, we will provide some background on this…
Read BlogMold Release Coating Saves Time And Money
The Benefits Of Using Mold Release Coatings Mold release coatings are a game-changer for industries that use molds in their manufacturing process. A high-quality mold release coating saves time and money that would otherwise be spent on temporary release agents. Furthermore, these coatings provide the mold with a low-friction, high-release surface that extends the life…
Read BlogUnderstanding Medical Grade Coatings
Why Medical Grade Coatings Save Lives When patient outcomes and staff safety are on the line, the application and quality of medical grade coatings save lives. From a hospital environment, to a medical device factory, to a medical device implanted in a patient, people depend on these coatings to protect them. Medical grade coatings have…
Read BlogMicrochip Manufacturers Rely on High-Purity Coating
As microchip sizes shrink, the threat that microscopic contaminants have on their performance increases. That’s where high-purity coating comes in. Cleanliness is everything in the semiconductor industry as contaminants are measured in micrometers. A contaminant can be anything from a particle of dust to moisture in the air. With Semiconductors, Small Contaminants Matter High-purity coating…
Read BlogHow To Pick The Right Cookware Coating
Whether you are in a home kitchen, or working in a commercial-scale bakery, the right cookware coating can make all the difference. When manufacturing culinary equipment, the release, durability, and heat resistance of a coating will have a huge impact on the performance of your bakeware and cookware. Picking the right coating to use can…
Read BlogArchitectural and AAMA Rated Powder Coatings
Not All Powder Coats Are Created Equal High-quality powder coating is essential to improving the functionality, appearance, and lifespan of architectural structures like doors, windows, railings, and other essentials. Not all powder coats are created equal, so it is easy to understand why the coating used on your home patio furniture is not the same…
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