PVD VS. POWDER COATING – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

PVD vs. Powder Coating

 

What is the difference between PVD and Powder Coated Items?

 

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PVD

 

Photo courtesy of TennMax America. Translation by Euro.

 

FEATURES:

• The coating is metallic.
• Available in a unique Graphite Black and Matte Black.
• Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Will last longer than powder coated items.
• More scratch-resistant than powder coated.
• No touch-up spray. If scratch occurs, it is not easily repaired.
• Environmentally friendly. The colouring process does not limit the recycling value of the stainless steel.
• Process: Chemicals are shot at the stainless steel in a vacuum chamber. This shoots the coating into the metal.

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS:
Architectural Components, Tools, Medical Tools, Jewellery, etc.

 

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Powder Coating

 

Photo courtesy of Coatmaster.

 

FEATURES:

• The coating is polymer.
• Available in Satin Black and Textured Black.
• Suitable for interior and exterior applications, but PVD will hold up better over time for outdoors.
• Not as scratch-resistant as PVD.
• Can touch up scratches using touch-up spray.
• Process: Coloured powder is baked onto the stainless steel in an oven.

 

 

APPLICATIONS:
It is a standard painting process for all metal works for steel.
However, it is tricky to be applied on stainless steel because surface preparation is harder for painting.

 

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