Powder Coating Institute

Powder Coating: The Complete Finisher's Handbook - NEW - 4th Edition Now Available!

This comprehensive guide to the powder coating process is all the information you will need to compare, plan, purchase, install, troubleshoot, operate and improve a powder coating system.

Project Expand Powder Coating Study

PROJECT EXPAND, a newly released powder coating study completed by Chemark Consulting, is now available to PCI members. This study has identified and quantified (21) opportunity segments valued at over $4 billion, (5) of these segments are within the current market space, (4) reside adjacent to the typical or current powder coatings space, and (12) segments are found in new spaces. The report also discusses recommended priority ranking for 21 segments, issues, impediments, and unmet needs, plus recommended approach tactics for each. Diamond member fee for report is $650 and Star member fee is $700. Diamond and Star members should download the order form at the Our Industry, Project Expand tab to place their order to receive this price. If you are in need of multiple copies, please also download the order form and email to pci-info@powdercoating.org or fax to 832-585-0220.

Guidelines for Powder Coating Various Substrates

This document was created as a joint effort fo finishing professionals to fulfill a critical powder finishing industry need. The powder coating process is used extensively for the corrosion protection as well as to add decorative value to a finished part. It will assist building owners, architects, design, fabrication and maintenance engineers on how to better understand and select the proper powder coating process for their given application.

Liquid / Powder Cost Comparison

The electronic tool is designed to provide you with a way to compare the operating costs of your present liquid-based metal finishing system with the operating costs associated with a comparable powder coating system. This worksheet includes coating cost, man power, energy cost, waste disposal and many other line items needed for an apples to apples comparison.

PCI Recommended Procedures Binder Kit - Complete Set

Perfect to insert into a 3-ring binder, this kit includes a cover for you binder as well as pre-punched test procedures that assist powder coaters in their operation.

PCI Recommended Procedures: Complete Set

PCI has produced 9 test procedures to assist powder coaters in their operations. You can purchase a full set or buy them separately.

PCI Technical Briefs Binder Kit - Complete Set

Perfect to insert into a 3-ring binder, this kit includes a cover for your binder as well as pre-punched technical briefs that detail coating materials, the application process, and health issues. Newly updated!

PCI Technical Briefs: Complete Set

PCI has developed 28 technical briefs to date detailing coating materials, the application process and health issues. One copy of each is sent to all PCI Company Members at no charge. You can purchase a full set or buy them separately. Newly Updated!

Powder Coating Brochure - For Download

This information-packed brochure is newly designed and clearly explains the powder coating process and its advantages, lists the various uses of powder coating, and shows full-color photographs of powder coated products. This descriptive brochure is an excellent promotional piece for your company. You can even customize it by adding your company label to the back cover. For a high resolution, please contact Jennifer Egan at 832-585-0770.

Powder Coating Brochure - Printed Copies

This information-packed brochure is newly designed and clearly explains the powder coating process and its advantages, lists the various uses of powder coating, and shows full-color photographs of powder coated products. This descriptive brochure is an excellent promotional piece for your company. You can even customize it by adding your company label to the back cover.

Powder Coating System Troubleshooting Guide

Designed to help identify and solve most common operational problems which may occur in a powder coating system, this guide is ready to be used in the finishing room by your company's technicians. Written in an easy-to-follow format, the guide addresses powder supply, booth and recovery equipment, oven and washer problems.

Powder Coating Video (DVD)

Powder Coating...Technology of the Future...Here Today is a 7 1/2 minute DVD promoting the advantages of powder coating over other finishing processes. Testimonials from successful powder finishers, explanations on powder coating's many benefits, and footage of a variety of products during and after the application process deliver a strong visual message to all.

Visual Smoothness Standards

The PCI Powder Coating Visual Smoothness Standards are a set of ten panels showing the normal degrees of smoothness achievable with powder coatings. The panels, numbered one through ten with flow (orange peel) ratings are packaged in a compact, bound folder for protection and handling.

Visual Texture Standards

The PCI Powder Coating Visual Texture Standards are a set of seven panels showing the normal degrees of texturing achievable with powder coatings. The panels, numbered one through seven with panel one having the least amount of texture and panel seven having the most texture. The Texture Standards are packaged in a compact, bound folder for protection and handling.