Paint and Powder Finishes

The most basic type of coating is to apply a layer of wet paint or dry powder to a surface using a variety of spraying devices. The main difference between liquid paint and powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a liquid solvent to keep the binder and filler in suspension. The powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then placed in an oven to allow it to liquefy and form a hard, smooth layer over the surface. Paint and powder finishes both have multiple applications in all industry segments.

• Corrosion resistance
• Appearance
• Almost limitless choices of color
• Long lasting
• Ease of application
• MIL-DTL-53022
• MIL-DTL-53030
• MIL-PRF-233377
• MIL-PRF-85582
• MIL-PRF-85285
• MIL-L-46010
• MIL-DTL-22750
• MIL-PRF-24712A
• MIL-PRF-32348
• Selective masking
• All prep work—blasting, stripping, cleaning, phosphating, conversion coatings, etc.
• Adhesion testing and salt spray testing

Chem Film Coatings

Chem film coating, also known as Iridite or Alodine, is a chemical conversion coating for aluminum. It is used to add a light coating of corrosion protection to aluminum prior to coating. Chem film is applied by dipping, spraying or brushing. Chem film coating has applications in aerospace, aviation, military, ship building and is used for corrosion protection in saltwater environments and the electrical industry.

• No dimensional changes
• Some corrosion protection
• Assures good paint adhesion
• Conducts electricity
• MIL-C-5541
• MIL-DTL-5541
• AMS-2473
• MIL-STD-171
• MIL-STD-186
• MIL-DTL-81706
• Masking for selective coating