News — powder coatings

As one of the world’s largest coatings companies, PPG helps to protect thousands of items that we use every day, including bicycles made by some of the top OEMs worldwide. Our transportation coatings for the global bike market go far beyond just enhancing the frame’s appearance. Developing coatings that increase bike durability, longevity and visual appeal with protective color finishes is just the beginning. Our experts collaborate closely with bike manufacturers to optimize paint application processes and introduce groundbreaking coatings that improve rider safety on the road. High-Performance Protection for Bicycles Bicycles endure harsh conditions—from weather exposure to rigorous on-...

Clear coat powders are characterized by their high levels of transparency and clarity, allowing light to penetrate the surface while providing a protective layer. Unlike pigmented powder coatings that are opaque and block light from reaching the substrate, clear coats preserve the natural finish and visibility of the substrate beneath when applied as a single layer.

Finishing operations account for a significant percentage of a manufacturer’s carbon footprint. Transitioning to solutions that are more energy efficient, generate less waste, emit fewer harmful emissions and provide better coverage in fewer coats can shrink the environmental impact of the coating application process in meaningful ways. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other government organizations around the world consider powder coating to be a sustainably advantaged finishing solution due to several beneficial features:   Solvent-free formulations: Powder coatings are specifically formulated without solvents that release volatile organic compounds (VOCs); these emissions contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone and poor air...