Which powder coating pretreatment works best for powder coated aluminium and particularly, architectural aluminium? In recent years REACH raised concerns about chromium trioxide. As a result, the architectural powder coating industry took steps to move to chrome-free alternatives. In this article, we give more information about powder coating pretreatment. Powder Coating Pretreatment and Qualicoat. Why it […]
Care and Maintenance
How to prevent faded powder coated windows.
If your building has aluminium powder coated windows, does the surface finish of your aluminium windows show signs of fading? For aged and faded powder coated windows, this can make an otherwise good commercial building appear tired and dated. Faded Powder Coated Windows. Solutions and Advice. The speed at which powder coated windows can fade depends […]
Helping ensure powder coated frames are maintained
In commercial construction there is plenty of paperwork that has to be handed over when the building is completed. Examples of these documents are: user guides Operation and Maintenance Information Commissioning of Plant and Machinery Defects Periods, Storage and Access of Information as well as Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations […]
Why does powder coated aluminium corrode?
Polyester powder coating and in particular on aluminium windows, doors and screens is the most popular method of colouring and finishing aluminium. Some of the benefits of modern polyester powder coat finishes are durability and the environmental benefits. Because powder coating uses no solvents in the application process, this is more environmentally friendly than “wet […]
Why does powder coating fade?
Look at any older building that has powder coated aluminium windows and doors installed more than 20 years ago and it is common to notice a fading on the powder coated finish. Why does powder coating fade, and what can you do about it? Why does powder coated aluminium fade? Exposure to the elements is the […]