What is powder coating? How is powder made? Thermoplastic and Thermosetting characteristics. Resin types and available powders in RSA.
An understanding of corrosion. Reasons for powder coating. Advantages and disadvantages of powder coating.
Health and Safety issues when working with powders.
An understanding of acids, alkalis and pH measurement. De-ionised water.
Identification of various metals that require treatment.
Preparation of Metal for Powder Coating; Alkaline cleaning processes; Solvent Degreasing
Acid Pickling; Phosphating Processes; Rinsing Techinques & Cleaner Production

Hands on: Equipment - Powder guns. Demonstration of the various components of  powder coating guns. Safety issues when working with the equipment.
Gun Maintenance - causes of failure.
Powder Booths. Maintenance of Spray Booths. Conveyors Extraction systems. Filter Banks and Cyclones. Powder recovery. Maintaining and Cleaning Cyclones
Ovens. Different types of heating. Safety measures.
Hands on: Airlines and Moisture. Spraying Techniques. Spraying texture powder and metallic powders.
Re-coating. Faraday cage effect. Curing. Powder Explosions - risk factors.
Quality Control. Trouble Shooting
Hands on: Revision of practical work in workshop. Oral Test and Hands on test in Workshop.
Revision of course material in classroom.
POWDER COATING - SAMFA
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING COURSE
Course Content