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Common Powder Coating Defects and How to Prevent Them
Powder coating is known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and high‑quality finish, making it a popular choice across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. However, even the best coating systems can develop defects if preparation, application, or curing processes are not carefully controlled. Understanding common powder coating problems and how to prevent them is essential…
Read BlogHow Functional Coatings Can Reduce Maintenance Costs by 30% or More
Industrial maintenance budgets continue to rise as equipment, facilities, and production environments face higher demands than ever. From corrosion and abrasion to chemical exposure and extreme temperatures, businesses are constantly battling wear-and-tear that shortens asset lifespans. Fortunately, functional coatings offer a proven way to reduce maintenance costs, often by 30% or more, while improving performance,…
Read BlogLaser Etching vs. Laser Engraving vs. Laser Marking: What’s the Difference?
At Crest Coating, we’re excited to announce a major expansion of our capabilities: we now offer both laser etching and laser engraving services with the addition of our new laser machine. This powerful equipment allows us to deliver precise, permanent marks on a variety of surfaces, bringing even greater customization and detail to our clients’…
Read BlogHow Do Antimicrobial Coatings Work?
Additives such as silver ions inhibit germ growth.
Read BlogIs Powder Coating Heat Resistant?
Powder coating’s durability and affordability have made our high temperature powder coating a favorite amongst our clients. With its ability to adhere strongly to most metals, it is a great option to consider for your upcoming project. And, if you’re wondering whether or not it’s heat resistant, the short answer is, “yes”. The long answer…
Read BlogEverything You Need to Know About PPG Xylan Coating
Xylan is a registered brand name for a type of fluoropolymer coating. Developed, trademarked, and marketed by the Whitford Worldwide Company (which PPG acquired in 2019), Whitford Xylan Coating (now PPG Xylan Coating) has developed a longstanding reputation as the benchmark standard in industrial coatings. But, precisely what is PPG xylan coating, and why should…
Read BlogWhat are the Benefits of Teflon Coating Services?
Teflon™ is the brand name for a type of chemical coating called polytetrafluoroethylene, thankfully shortened to PTFE. It’s one of the most well-known brands for this type of chemical coating and is used in a variety of products today, including cookware, personal care products, and manufacturing. When most people think of Teflon™, they think of…
Read BlogCrest Coating Now Applies a Full Range of Arkema Powder Coatings
Crest Coating is always looking to offer our customers the highest-quality products and services. In order to support this goal, we are constantly on the lookout for new products to offer. That is why we are excited to announce that we now apply an expanded range of coating systems from the specialty material supplier Arkema!…
Read BlogCrest Coating Approved to Offer Axalta Architectural Powder Coatings
Crest Coating is excited to announce we have been certified by Axalta to offer Alesta Architectural powder coatings to our customers. We believe these high-quality powder coatings are an excellent addition to our current industrial powder coating offerings that will benefit our customers for years to come. Below, we will provide some background on this…
Read BlogBenefits of High-Temperature Ceramic Coatings
High-Temp Coatings: Durable Heat and Corrosion Protection High-temperature ceramic coating is also known as header, exhaust, and high-heat coating. It can typically withstand temperatures as high as 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, and some variations can even withstand temperatures higher than 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. High-treatment ceramic coating, such as the products we use here at Crest Coating,…
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