FAQ

Any electrically conductive metal or material that can withstand 400° F temperature without losing its integrity.

Surface must be perfectly clean, typically metal surface exposed with no contaminants. Old paint, rust, oil and grease must be thoroughly removed. Crosslink does the above preparation for you. Before you bring the parts to us, please remove any rubber, plastics, gaskets, bearings, and other parts that are sensitive to 400° F temperature including excess oil and grease.

Powder coated product simply looks better. It’s more durable than liquid paint, more chip resistant, has superior adhesion, is less expensive than liquid paint of comparable performance, environmentally friendly, chemically resistant, and ready to use as soon as a part has cooled down.

Powder coating makes your product look more professional and commands higher price. Many customers specify or demand powder coating due to its superior performance.

Crosslink has a good selection of colors and textures available in stock. Should you select a color not available in our stock we would be pleased to order it from a powder manufacturer.

The powder coating industry has several hundred colors and textures available in stock. Sample of Colors

Yes

Yes. We use different methods depending on your application.

Flat:  Approximately 20′ L x 5′ W x 8′ H. Three dimensional:  Approximately 20′ L x 5′ W x 6′ H

Any metal or conductive parts withstanding 400° F temperature and requiring resistant, aesthetically appealing coating against corrosion and oxidization. Powder coating is extensively used by the appliance, automotive, agricultural equipment, electronics, fabricated steel, fitness and sporting goods equipment, furniture, garden equipment, medical equipment, office equipment and store fixture industries.

Number of pieces, stripping required, masking required, color (non-stock colors are more expensive), texture, piece weight and maximum material thickness are the main factors affecting cost.

Yes

Powder coating can cover minor scratches and small imperfections. Smooth glossy powders are the most demanding and matte or textured powders the most forgiving for surface preparation. However, Powder Coating will not make up for poor workmanship.

As with any coating, the end result is only as good as the surface it was applied on.