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Powder
coating.

The final layer makes it yours. Durable, oven-cured color for your metal parts, with the finish and details planned from the start.

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Blue powder being sprayed onto a hanging metal part
From raw metal to finished color
Electrostatically applied. Oven cured.
Standard film thickness
2–4 mils
Color selection
RAL colors
Surface options
Smooth / textured
02 / Explore the finish

Same part.
A different finish.

Select a color, then move the divider to compare it with raw metal. Start with these six examples and specify your preferred RAL and sheen in your quote.

Raw metalRAL 9017 · Traffic Black
Metal part with RAL 9017 Traffic Black powder coating The same metal part before powder coating

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RAL 9017

Traffic Black

A versatile, low-glare finish for brackets, enclosures, and equipment.

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On-screen colors are a visual reference. Confirm the color, sheen, and texture for your order with a physical sample.

03 / The process

Sprayed on.
Baked in.

Good results start below the surface. From preparation through cure, each step builds toward a consistent, durable finish.

Hanging metal parts inside a powder-coating curing oven
Inside the processPrepare → coat → cure

  1. Clean & degrease

    Remove oils, fingerprints, and surface contamination before finishing.

  2. Prepare the surface

    Use a pre-treatment suited to the metal to support adhesion and corrosion protection.

  3. Apply the powder

    Electrostatically charged powder is sprayed onto the grounded metal part.

  4. Cure in the oven

    Heat melts and cross-links the powder into a continuous coating.

  5. Inspect & pack

    Check coverage, color, and surface appearance before packing the finished parts.

04 / Material compatibility

The right finish.
For your metal.

Start with your material, then choose the finish. Surface preparation depends on the substrate and the environment where your part will be used.

Carbon steelA1008 · A36 · A1018 · Galvanized & galvanneal Aluminum5052 · 6061 · 3003 Stainless steel304 · 316

Include castings and welded assemblies for review. Install heat-sensitive components after coating and curing.

Black powder-coated sheet metal bracket with bends, holes, and slots
Formed. Finished. Ready to assemble.Powder-coated steel
05 / Specifications

The finish.
In detail.

Use these specifications when preparing your drawing. Include application requirements, critical dimensions, and any surfaces that must remain uncoated.

Specification
AAMA 2604 (architectural) · AAMA 2605 (super-durable) · PCI 4000 process
Coating Thickness
2 – 4 mils standard (50 – 100 µm) · up to 6 mils on textured / wrinkle finishes
Cure Schedule
375 – 400°F (190 – 205°C) for 15 – 20 minutes part-metal-temperature
Powder Chemistry
Polyester TGIC (outdoor) · Epoxy-polyester hybrid (indoor) · Super-durable polyester (architectural)
Sheen Options
Flat · Matte · Satin · Semi-Gloss · Gloss · Wrinkle · Textured · Hammertone
Color System
Full RAL Classic palette · RAL Design · Federal Standard 595 · custom Pantone match
Adhesion (ASTM D3359)
5B (no flaking on cross-cut tape test) · standard production target
Salt Spray (ASTM B117)
1000+ hours on zinc-phosphated steel · 500+ hours on aluminum without conversion coat
Process Sequence
Hardware insertion → bending → weld & finish → powder coating. Threaded holes are masked or chased after.
Lead Time
Adds 2 – 3 business days to standard production
File Requirements
Specify finish callout on drawing — e.g., “POWDER COAT, RAL 9017 SATIN, INSIDE & OUT.” Identify any masked features and electrical contact (rack) points.
06 / Design for finishing

A few details.
A better finish.

Make your intent clear before production. These drawing callouts help protect the features that matter and keep the finished part ready for assembly.

01

Specify color & sheen

Include the RAL code, sheen, texture, and surfaces to be coated. Matte and gloss can look very different even with the same color code.

02

Protect threads & mating faces

Identify threads, press fits, grounding contacts, and other surfaces that need masking. Account for coating thickness at close-fitting features.

03

Plan the hanging point

Every part needs an electrical contact during spraying. Identify an inconspicuous location for the small rack mark.

04

Give trapped liquid a way out

Plan drainage for cavities and blind pockets during preparation. Call out enclosed areas and the intended hanging orientation for review.

05

Prepare edges & welds

Break sharp edges and blend welds before finishing. Surface ridges, spatter, and other irregularities can remain visible through the coating.

06

Sequence hardware & assembly

Plan hardware installation with coating and masking. Add heat-sensitive items such as rubber gaskets, foam, and plastic windows after curing.

Example drawing callout

POWDER COAT, RAL 9017, SATIN, INSIDE & OUT.
MASK THREADS AND IDENTIFIED MATING SURFACES.

Edge & corner guide Plan your hardware Prepare your files
From your file. To finished parts.

Make it yours.
Finish it with Xeon.

Upload your DXF or STEP file. Include the material, quantity, RAL color, sheen, and masking requirements to get started.

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