Powder electrostatics

Peart, J. Powder electrostatics theory, techniques, and applications. Kona 2001,19, 34-4-5. 

Peart J. Powder electrostatics Theory, techniques and applications. KONA Powder Particle 2001 19 34-45. 

In sheet steel enameling (particularly for flat-ware), the powder electrostatic coating has become the preferred process. The electric voltage difference between the pistol and the object is with 60 to 90 kV slightly weaker than that... 

University of Venturi siot tunnel Electrostatic powder Electrostatic charges. 

Of our special interest is the thickness measurement of powder coatings. While the sound velocity of the electrostatic applied powder/air mixture is estimated to be two times the velocity in air it is also an estimation that thickness powder / air layer is reduced by a factor of 5 by smelting (burning in process, hardening). 

Miscellaneous Methods. Powdered metals such as aluminum, chromium, nickel, and copper, along with various aHoys, can be appHed to parts by electrostatic deposition. The metal strip containing the attached powdered metal must be further processed by cold rolling and sintering to compact and bond the metal powder. 

Powder Coating. Nylon-11 and nylon-12 are used in powder form for anticorrosion coating of metals. Dip coating and electrostatic and flame spraying are used. Dip coating, which involves immersing a preheated article into fluidi2ed nylon powder, is most suitable for automation. 

The use of nylon-11 for powder coatings or dry coatings (qv) has been developed in response to a growing concern for the environment (44) (see Coating PROCESSES, powder technology). Electrostatic deposition allows thin films to be appHed to metal substrates. Once the powder is appHed, it must be melted and coalesced into a continuous plastic film. Eorced draft or irradiant ovens are used for fusion, and because no polymerization or cross-linkage are required for curing, coated objects can be processed quickly and air-cooled (45). 

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