ECO Friendly
One of the key advantages powder coating has over other finishing processes is how safe it is for the environment and for the people who work with it. Unlike traditional solvent-based wet paint, powder coating is considered a “green” technology that doesn’t generate harmful solvents or airborne pollutants. Compared to painting, powder coating reduces finishing line emissions, produces far less harmful waste by-product, and doesn’t pose a significant health risk to the environment. Understanding the impact of these green benefits can help your business make the right choice when choosing a finishing company.
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Powder Coating Generates Negligible VOCs
A significant difference between industrial wet painting and powder coating is the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds, called VOCs. VOCs (like formaldehyde) are released into the air over time, either as the paint is cured or as it ages. VOCs damage the ozone and, if trapped indoors, can cause serious health problems to people exposed to them. Traditional liquid paint emits VOCs. Newer paint technology includes No-VOC and Low-VOC products, but these are often not capable of providing a finish that is adequately robust. By comparison, powder-coated finishes are tough and durable, yet cause the emission of almost no VOCs. Powder coating media and powder coating, in general, is considered non-toxic, which is why powder coating is strongly recommended if your finished product will be used or installed indoors.
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Powder Coating Produces Significantly Less Hazardous Waste Than Wet Paint
Traditional wet paint lines produce hazardous waste in two key areas: Retouching and Disposal. Because of the chemical composition of wet paint, coating defects often require costly reworks using solvents. These chemicals produce harmful fumes and the used solvents are considered hazardous waste. In addition, stripped and discarded paint may also be hazardous waste and should be disposed of properly – which can be an expensive and time-consuming process that many businesses ignore.
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Protect your environment with Protec Engineering Powder Coating Services. Feel at ease knowing you help contribute to a safer, healthier world.
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