[Breaking Taps] has a look at “parkerization” — a process to coat steel to prevent rust. While you commonly see this finish in firearms, it is usable anywhere you need some protection for steel parts.

Powder coating is a finish you’ll find quite often, as it’s no stranger to components exposed to the harshest environments. Hitches, suspension pieces, wheels, and even engine parts are all familiar ...

Accuride has introduced Steel Armor, calling it a “ground-breaking advance” in coating technology for commercial vehicle steel wheels. This proprietary new three-phase coating process employs enhanced ...

WAGNER has introduced the Sprint 2 Expert manual powder coating system. Coating job parameters such as voltage, air settings, ...

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There are many types of coatings that are referred to as hot-dip galvanized. The hot-dip galvanization process necessitates the immersion of steel in molten zinc, which reacts with the steel to create ...

BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, has developed a new one-component self-bonding electrical steel ...

How much does a corrosion resistant coating cost? What is the real cost of buying and maintaining a corrosion resistant surface? Hint — purchasing a cheap one may prove to be the most expensive option ...