Best Practices Checklist, Ver 1, 3/21/2024
POWDER COATING BEST PRACTICES CHECKLIST
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We recommend you use this checklist for successful powder coating.
For a coating to adhere and perform to its full potential the substrate must be prepared and the
applicator must use correct techniques.
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offering basic and advanced training.
Chemical Coaters Association International: The Finishing Industry's Education &
Networking Resource with a powder coating video series.
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Best Practices Check List
1. ARE THE POWDER COATINGS PROPERLY STORED?
Protect powder from high-temperature, humidity and contamination during
storage.
Store powder in zip-tied plastic bags in the original boxes with tops closed.
Avoid high-temperature or high-humidity storage to prevent clumping.
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2. IS THE POWDER BOOTH CLEAN?
Clean booth surfaces and check for residual powder before and after
powder coating.
Ensure dry and oil-free compressed air for cleaning.
Maintain ventilation during cleaning to remove excess powder.
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3. IS THE EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND READY FOR USE?
Regularly clean powder coating equipment, especially the gun.
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We recommend cleaning at every color change.
Use compressed air for a quick cleaning and disassemble for thorough
cleaning.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper cleaning
procedures.
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4. WORKER SAFETY: ARE YOU PROTECTING YOURSELF?
Understand OSHA rules in your region.
Wear safety glasses, earplugs, and durable clothing.
Use grounding gloves to avoid shock.
Do not use compressed air to blow powder off clothes or skin.
Be aware of powder toxicity for enhanced safety. Refer to TDS and SDS.
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5. IS THE PART CLEAN?
Clean all parts thoroughly to remove manufacturing residues, seen and
unseen.
Invisible contaminants like mill oils, machining oils, and rust preventatives
are likely present.
Utilize wash, pre-treatment products, and manual sandblasting. Clean
parts prior to sandblasting to prevent contamination.
Verify cleanliness of your part with solvent wipes.
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6. IS THE PART WELL GROUNDED?
Properly ground parts using hooks for effective powder coating.
Ensure metal-to-metal connection for a good ground.
Use grounding gloves for personal grounding and protection against
shock.
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Best Practices Checklist, Ver 1, 3/21/2024
7. IS THE GUN SET TO CURRENT CONDITIONS AND PART SHAPE?
Consider airflow, powder volume, and electrical settings simultaneously.
Use a flat tip for coating Faraday areas.
Consider a conical tip for wrapping around round or irregular parts.
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8. HOW WILL THIS PART BE CURED?
Understand and interpret cure time/temperature parameters.
Start timing when substrate is up to temperature.
Use temperature meters for accurate temperature measurement.
Perform cure tests such as solvent rub and crosshatch adhesion to ensure
proper curing.
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