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EconomicsPowder coating economics beat other MDF powder coating costs The number of parts produced on a line that operates at 14 feet per minute is around 10 kitchen cabinet doors a minute at an average size of 30 inches by 14 inches (2.9 square feet). At this rate of production with an average combined primer and topcoat thickness of 4.0 to 5.0 mils, the powder usage is 120 pounds an hour. This will produce a material cost in the range of $0.12 to $0.15 a square foot. Most components will require a finish on both sides, yielding a total cost of $0.24 to $0.30 a square foot of finished MDF. Comparing the cost to vinyl or foil (PVC) wrap MDF, powder is very competitive. PVC has a yield after wastage due to trimming of $0.60 to $0.80 a square foot, plus $0.10 for the glue line and $0.18 for the melamine-backed MDF, which totals almost $1.10 a square foot. The labor content of a powder coated door is substantially less than that for a wrapped door and powder offers an uninterrupted flow through process completing the coating in a load to unload time of 45 mins. An additional benefit of powder coating is the absence of a parting line between the melamine and PVC. The powder completely encapsulates the MDF. Being able to produce large quantities of finished parts without human interference is another big plus for powder. | |
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MDF Powder Coat Systems, LLC | 300 Highpoint Ave., Portsmouth, RI
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