Platinum Powder Coating

Surface Finish Options Overview

Innovative Powder Coatings that Perform as Well as They Look

STD. Platinum represents a breakthrough in powder coating technology. Coatings offer FGIA/AAMA 2605 compliance, backed by more than 10 years of test data (Florida), and a high transfer efficiency rate that is 20% higher than standard FEVE powders. But that’s just the beginning—follow along below to learn more about the color and performance benefits available for architectural and extrusion sheet aluminum.

A New Study of Competing FEVE Fluoropolymer Coatings

A recent study demonstrates that STD. Platinum powder is in a class of its own. Compared to other hyper-durable products on the market, STD. Platinum exhibited twenty times the color retention of competitors’ FEVE powder coatings. New data indicates that STD. Platinum maintains its performance significantly at the five-year mark, whereas competing architectural powder coatings show a notable decline in color stability.

STD. Platinum FEVE fluoropolymer powder coatings were designed with color fastness and longevity in mind.

Benefits

Superior Color Retention: Compared to other hyper-durable products, STD. Platinum showed twenty times the color retention of competitors.

Minimal Color Loss: STD. Platinum exhibited only a 6% loss in color retention over a five-year period, while similarly colored competitor products demonstrated more than a 100% loss in color retention in the same period.

High Transfer Efficiency: Over 20% improvement over standard FEVE powder, resulting in less waste and better coverage.

Extended Gloss Range: 5 – 85. compared to 25 – 70 for standard FEVE products.

Reduced Oven Emissions: 70% less e-cap (oven smoke and oven build-up).

Improved Corrosion Performance: On aluminum in a single coat.

Wide Selection of Colors and Effects: Including popular anodized metal finishes.

Environmental Benefits

Specifically formulated without the following substances:

Triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC)

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

Fluorosurfactants

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)

Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List substances

REACH Compliant: Free of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs)

Typical Uses

Window frames

Building panels

Storefronts

Types of powder coating

Powder coatings can be categorized by resin system (epoxy, polyester, hybrid, polyurethane), appearance (smooth, texture, hammer, metallic, pearlescent), or performance level (anti-corrosion, heat-resistant, UV-resistant, architectural grade, automotive grade).

Powder coating colours and effects

Powder coatings offer thousands of colors in gloss, matte, satin, metallic, candy, texture, wrinkle, hammer tone, wood grain, fluorescent, and other custom effects. Special powders can create soft-touch, anti-scratch, anti-fingerprint, or anti-graffiti surfaces.

Powder coating process

The process generally includes surface pretreatment (degreasing, phosphating, chromating, sandblasting), drying, electrostatic spraying, curing in an oven, and cooling. A well-controlled pretreatment and curing process ensures strong adhesion and long service life.

Powder coating benefits

Powder coatings are environmentally friendly, solvent-free, and produce minimal waste. They offer excellent corrosion resistance, weather durability, mechanical strength, and uniform film appearance. The coating is tough, impact-resistant, scratch-resistant, and has a long lifespan.

Applications for Powder Coatings

Powder coatings are widely used in appliances, aluminum profiles, architectural components, automotive parts, bicycles, furniture, outdoor equipment, machinery, electrical cabinets, pipeline systems, and general industrial and consumer goods.

FAQ

What is Powder Coating?

Powder coating is a dry finishing technology where finely ground powder is electrostatically sprayed onto a metal or non-metal surface and then cured at high temperature. After curing, the powder melts into a continuous, durable, and decorative coating layer.

What does powder coating do?

Powder coating protects the substrate from corrosion, weathering, chemical attack, and mechanical wear. It also provides decorative appearance with rich colors, gloss levels, textures, and special effects.

Is powder coating better than paint?

In many industrial applications, powder coating outperforms liquid paint. It forms a thicker and tougher coating, resists corrosion and chemicals better, and does not contain VOCs. It also provides excellent consistency and cost-effective mass production.

Why is it called powder coating?

It is called powder coating because the coating material is a solid powder instead of a liquid paint. The coating is formed by melting and curing powder particles under heat.

What are the different types of powder coating?

Powder coatings include several families depending on resin chemistry:

• Epoxy powders

• Polyester powders

• Epoxy-polyester hybrid powders

• Polyurethane powders

• Acrylic powders

• Fluorocarbon (PVDF) powders

Each type has its own performance features such as corrosion resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance, outdoor durability, or decorative properties.

Which material is used in powder coating?

Powder coatings are based on thermoset or thermoplastic resins combined with pigments, curing agents, fillers, additives, and in some cases metallic or effect particles. Common substrates include steel, aluminum, galvanized metal, MDF, and certain heat-resistant plastics.

How long will powder coating last?

The lifespan depends on powder type, film thickness, application method, pretreatment, and service environment. Indoor coatings can last more than 10–20 years. High-grade outdoor polyester or fluorocarbon powders can last 15–25 years or longer under UV exposure.