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Why Pre-treatment Is Essential for Powder Coating

by: Mike Zinger | 2026.07.07
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Pretreatment is an essential process in both electrostatic coating and powder coating because it prepares the metal surface to achieve strong adhesion, corrosion resistance, durability, and a high-quality finish. Without proper pretreatment, even the best coating materials cannot provide long-lasting protection or an attractive appearance. Pretreatment re...
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Nylon 11: Superior Coating for Harsh Environments

by: Mike Zinger | 2025.08.07
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 Nylon 11, also known as polyamide 11 (PA 11), is a high-performance thermoplastic derived from renewable resources, notably castor oil. It has gained widespread popularity in various industrial and commercial applications due to its remarkable balance of mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. When used as a coating material, Nylon 11 offers...
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Understanding Nylon 11

by: Mike Zinger | 2024.04.09
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Nylon 11, also known as polyamide 11, is indeed a remarkable material, especially when used as a coating.    
  1. Chemical Resistance: Nylon 11 boasts excellent chemical resistance against various substances, including oils, greases, fuels, and many chemicals. This property makes it ideal for applications where exposure to harsh ch...
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Nylon 11

by: Mike Zinger | 2022.04.13
Nylon 11 is a polyamide and bioplastic member of the nylon family of polymers.  So what exactly does that mean?  Nylon 11 is produced using castor beans and the polymerization of 11-aminoundecanoic acid…hence the name Nylon 11.  In its usable form, it is a fine powder that can be applied by dipping in a fluidized bed, or spraying.  ...
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What is Nylon?

by: Mike Zinger | 2021.05.11
Nylons have been around since the early 1940's and were the first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic polymers. Nylon falls under the category of polyamides which include both natural substances (silk) and synthetic materials (thermoplastics). Due to their characteristics, nylon is widely used in such fields as Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and ...
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