Fluidization and Fluidizing Bed Issues

Posted by on 18 July 2017

Ensuring that the powder is fluidizing properly is essential to a successful powder coating application. So what is fluidizing? Basically... it is using air to turn powder into a ‘liquid’ state. A good fluidizing hopper will often have the appearance of a simmering pot of stew. But why do we need to fluidize the powder though? Well, by fluidizing powders they become easier to apply – both in the terms of an even application and how smoothly the powder flows through the guns. Check out some of the more common fluidization issues we’ve all experienced below. Some of these are common problems, others not so much but we will delve into the problem, the cause and some prevention tips and solutions. Read more...