Green

Powder Coating and Your Environment
Powder coating is environmentally friendly. This new and green process is kind to the environment since powder coating contains no solvents and releases negligible amounts of, if any, VOCs into the atmosphere. Powder coating is a clean process, allowing exhaust air from the coating booth to be returned to the shop, and less oven air is exhausted to the atmosphere. 98% of powder coating overspray that does not adhere to the part can be retrieved and recycled, virtually eliminating the waste. Powder coating is quickly taking over as the choice finish for everything from bikes and cars to appliances and outdoor furniture.

The Clean Air Act of 1970 (U.S. Law) propelled powder coating processes to the forefront of the industry. By eliminating volatile organic compounds (VOCs), air pollution was reduced. To many major coating companies, The Clean Air Act signaled the end of solvent-based processes for major coating companies.

Powder coating processes, especially electrostatic powder spray processes, are now universally accepted and specified as the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to reduce air pollution.

While powder coatings have many process and performance advantages over conventionally applied coatings, it is the ecological advantages that advance their growth and acceptance.

Powder Coating Specialists uses all Green resources in its powder coating process. This includes environmentally safe powder coats and pretreatment agents to help protect the environment. By following a Green process, we reduce our energy consumption, lower sludge and reduce water usage.