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How thick is powder coating?

April 26, 2017Coating powder

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How thick is powder coating?

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Average cold application to a flat plate would be 1-3mils or .001″ to .003″. Application to a warm part can result in 3-5 mils. Spray or fluid bed dip on a hot part can achieve 8-12 mils, and multiple coats, depending on the powder resin, can yield a thickness in excess of 125 mils or 1/8 inch.