We’re back to our semi-regularly scheduled programming, and We’re in the Money as we Do the Numbers from the end of year financial reports. Joe Powder answers a question about polyester blooming and explains how glass transition temperatures affect a powder coating formulation. This episode’s shoutout goes to David Pellicer and Adapta Powder Coatings. For a crash course on Powder Coating Fundamentals, register for our webinar hosted by PCI Academy on March 15th. Please visit this episode’s sponsors at: Gema: gemapowdercoating.com ChemQuest Powder Coating Research: https://www.chemquest.com/cq ..read more

On this exciting episode, acquisitions are in the news with some big moves in the pipeline and effect pigment portions of the industry. Joe Powder answers a series of questions related to electrostatics and film defects in powder coatings. This episode’s shoutout goes to Glynn Mason of IFS Coatings. Please visit this episode’s sponsors at: Gema: gemapowdercoating.com ChemQuest Powder Coating Research: https://www.chemquest.com/cqpcr ChemQuest: https://chemquest.com/ Send in your questions to askjoepowder@chemquest.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on ..read more

Happy New Year! Remember us? The powder guys are back again with some exciting news about using AI not to lure test subjects with cake, but to improve coating performance, also new low temperature cure technology and a recap of the 2023 market. Joe Powder answers questions about a highly durable coating for a busy city street, powder to match an anodized look, and using electrostatic spray equipment to dust for fingerprints. This episode’s shoutout goes to the British Coatings Federation, for their training programs and focus on sustainability. Honorable mention goes to Eric Casebolt, ChemQues ..read more

A listener asked a question of Joe Powder, “It’s been months, where’s Joe Powder?” So we tracked him down, cleaned him up, and brought him into the studio for another new episode of The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! Financial reports are in the news this episode as major coatings and chemical suppliers report their second quarter earnings. Also, Nick explains the how and why of gloss measurement in the new Look in the Lab segment. Joe Powder answers a question about how to remove grease from steel and aluminum substrates, as well as a question about if moisture in powder coatings is a bad thing, an ..read more

In the news this time around, a paint company has a range of corrosion resistant powder coatings, a paint company shakes up their leadership structure, and a paint company make a matte clear coat. Nick explains the pellet flow test in the new Look in the Lab segment. Joe Powder answers questions about tracking reclaimed vs virgin powder in a high capacity application line, hazy finishes in a gas oven, and how to prepare a substrate to get a consistent wrinkle finish. This episode’s shoutout goes to Nathan Biller from ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, who is a really cool guy and fun to be aro ..read more

On this episode, the powdcast debuts a new segment: A Look in the Lab. We often talk about different test methods for measuring powder coating performance, so we’re going to dedicate a couple of minutes on each episode to explain how they’re done and what the results mean. CQPCR’s resident lab guy and audio wizard Nick breaks it down, starting this episode with the ASTM D3359 Crosshatch Adhesion and Tape Pull test. Check out our YouTube channel to see Shana demonstrating the process. Joe Powder answers questions about how to modify the hardness of a powder coating formulation and how to deal w ..read more

Happy holidays from everyone at The Ask Joe Powder Powdcast! In this episode, Joe Powder and Nathan Kringle review the biggest powder coating news stories of 2022 as we look ahead to the new year. We can’t predict what the powder coating world will look like in 2023, but we can predict that this show will keep bringing you the latest news and technical know-how on a semi-regular basis. Plus, new segments are in the works for the show in the new year! See you in 2023, powder coating fans! This episode’s shoutout goes to Rod Graham from Prism Powder Coatings. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowderco ..read more

The EU has voided their classification of Titanium Dioxide as carcinogenic and giant paint companies are expanding. Plus, Joe Powder answers listener questions about opportunities for reusing waste powder, as well as a question about coating bonderized substrates. This episode’s shoutout goes to Paul Bradley from PPG. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowdercoating.com powdercoatingresearch.com chemquest.com Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c ..read more

On this edition of the Powdcast, new technology is in the news. Joe Powder answers questions about storage stability, UV resistance of epoxies, and media blasting as a pretreatment step. We’re excited to announce that the Ask Joe Powder column can now be found in Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine and International Paint & Coating Magazine. This episode’s shout out goes to the state of Ohio, city of Columbus, and JobsOhio for landing a huge deal for an Intel semiconductor plant. Visit our sponsors at: gemapowdercoating.com powdercoatingresearch.com chemquest.com Send in your question ..read more

In this end of the year edition of the powdcast, Kevin and Nathan recap the news from all of the episodes from 2021. Stick around and you just might hear a special guest. If we can get the Zoom call to work. This episode’s shout out goes to CQPCR’s resident pilot and administrative coordinator. Visit our sponsors at gemapowdercoating.com and powdercoatingresearch.com. Send in your questions to askjoepowder@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 1-478-2ASKJOE if you want to have them answered on a future episode. Visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnFBrRS62y77oKFHlM7xrA and ..read more