Powder Coating
Haake Manufacturing offers state-of-the-art industrial powder coating services that allows for quick color changes and smooth, continuous coating.
Powder Coating Overview
If you’re looking for a robust, repeatable finish for your metal that balances performance and appearance the powder coating method may be best for you.
The power coating process is unique with its use of a dry, electrostatically charged powder that is cured with heat, and applied to objects for a durable, consistent finish. The finishes can be glossy or matte and bring a higher level of strength and style than you generally see with other methods.
Benefits of Powder Coating
Powder coating is typically selected when durability, consistency, and throughput are high priorities. With proper pretreatment, it offers a repeatable finishing solution for demanding applications.
Here are a few of the biggest things to consider as you explore the powder coating method.
When to Consider Powder Coating
Base Material COmpatibility
Well suited for steel, aluminum, and galvanized materials; requires proper cleaning and pretreatment for optimal adhesion.
Corrosion Resistance Requirements
Provides strong corrosion protection when paired with proper pretreatment (e.g., multi-stage wash, zirconium chemistry).
Finish Durability
Produces a tough, resilient coating that outperforms most liquid paints in mechanical durability.
Surface Appearance
Delivers consistent film thickness with minimal defects; supports smooth, textured, and specialty finishes.
Film Thickness COntrol
Electrostatic application enables repeatable thickness control across production runs.
Part Geometry
Performs well on most geometries, though deep recesses may require process adjustments to ensure coverage.
Production Volume
Highly efficient for medium to high volumes; parts can be handled immediately after curing.
Secondary Operations
Reduced rework and touch-up compared to liquid paint; masking may be required for tight-tolerance features.
Environmental & Regulatory Factors
Typically VOC-free and safer to handle than liquid coatings, simplifying compliance.
Total Cost
Lower waste, high transfer efficiency, and reduced rework often result in lower total cost over time.
HAAKE’S APPROACH TO POWDER COATING
Haake Manufacturing’s powder coating operation is not just a finishing step. It’s a fully automated, controlled, high-quality service where pretreatment, wash stages, and curing all contribute to durability and appearance.
Enhanced Speed & Quality Through Our Pre-Process Infrared System
Haake’s pre-process infrared (IR) system is a major advantage when it comes to choosing a finishing process because the IR system improves process speed, consistency, energy efficiency, and overall quality control by ensuring parts are properly prepared before coating.
High efficiency environments benefit from powder coating because it heats up products faster, it’s ideal for heavier, complex parts, and leads to lower defect rates.
Better Adhesion Using Our 6-STATION GAT WASH SYSTEM
The more wash tanks you have and that you use in your process, the better the chemical pretreatment. Our six wash system means improved powder adhesion and more consistent coating performance.
Environmentally-Conscience Chemical Pre-treatment
Sometimes, you have a challenging job that would benefit from two metal stamping processes. We’re a shop that embraces these projects, and we are the only job shop in the St. Louis region that has punch and laser processing on the same machine.
Our combination machine has all the benefits of both punching and laser processing. This combination processing allows us to produce parts quickly without the added time and cost associated with moving the parts between separate machines.
We use the GEMA Powder Coating System
Gema Powder Coating is a state-of-the-art application technology. Its automatic powder gun applicators can control film and build application parameters precisely to within your specs. Other benefits include:
- Multiple color capabilities
- No material contamination
- Proper coating dryness when stored
- Repetitive production runs of same parts and specs
- Reduced powder contamination between the colors
- Reduced “orange peel”, back ionization, picture frame effect and other defects
- Continuous coating for a higher efficiency
Powder Coating
In The Real World
OUTDOOR FURNITURE & OTHER FEATURES
Metal fencing and gates, outdoor light poles, and patio furniture frames
Automotive parts
Suspension components, engine brackets, and underbody shields
Architectural elements
Exterior metal panels, balcony and stair railings, structural columns
Decorative home items
Light fixtures, furniture accents, metal shelving and storage
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