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In the world of surface coatings, there are many ways to protect materials from corrosion, weathering and mechanical stress. Two particularly common methods are organic coating and powder coating. While both methods provide high-quality and resistant surfaces, colofer® offers some significant advantages.
One of the advantages of colofer® is the environmental compatibility of the coating process. Because the coating is integrated into the steel strip production process, no additional emissions or waste are generated. In comparison, powder coating not only produces overspray, which must be recycled, but also consumes a considerable amount of energy when it undergoes heat treatment in a furnace.
A decisive advantage of colofer® lies in the inline coating of the steel strip in a strip coating line. This enables immediate further processing without the need for additional processes downstream. In contrast, powder coating requires an additional step in which the finished component is coated and then cured in a special furnace. This step is eliminated by colofer®, resulting in considerable time savings in the production chain.
Since colofer® is produced in a continuous process under strictly controlled conditions, the organic-coated steel strip of voestalpine is characterized by extremely uniform layer thickness and color. In contrast, powder coatings can lead to varying layer thicknesses that can cause uneven surfaces, especially in complex geometries and large components.
colofer® is characterized by its excellent resistance environmental influences. The special layer structure and use of high-quality paints makes the product particularly resistant to corrosion, UV radiation and mechanical stress. These properties have been verified through extensive testing under real conditions and in special test chambers.
By directly integrating the coating process into steel strip production, colofer® eliminates many of the additional costs associated with powder coatings. Immediate availability of the coated material significantly shortens production times and reduces the need for subsequent work steps. This can save up to 30% of your manufacturing costs, especially in the household appliance industry. The costs for special powder coating systems, the associated government requirements and high energy requirements in the baking processes are eliminated. These economic advantages make colofer® a more cost-effective solution for many applications.
All in all, colofer® features numerous advantages as opposed to powder coating:
