Why aren’t more finishing lines in North America dedicated to powder coating medium-density fiberboard (MDF)?
This web page tries to explain why. It discusses how Europe has gained success in the application and how the US can adopt methods to advance the market here. Small batch and high-volume two-coat systems may be the answer. The article describes these systems and provides tips to understanding the nature of MDF and powder application. Much has been talked about, written about, and put into practice since the idea emerged of applying powder to medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Today, if companies are seriously looking for a process to successfully powder coat MDF, they will be faced with many views and ideas. However, the answer is surprisingly simple: They may just have to look and learn from a process that has taken root in Europe and has now spread to the US with two companies using the new approach. Optimism for the potential pounds of powder that could be consumed has always been running high among powder coating producers for the potential applications of powder on MDF. A growing ac
