LEED is short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This globally recognized certification was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and provides a framework for creating highly efficient and cost-saving buildings. LEED projects aim at creating healthy buildings that lower energy consumption, decrease water usage, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are standardized reports that detail a product's environmental impact. An EPD assesses the environmental footprint of the building from raw materials to end-of-life disposal. This includes items within the life cycle such as water and energy use and manufacturing materials. When a product uses clean resources and reduces environmental effects, it will earn an EPD.

How does LEED certification work?

LEED certification evaluates how environmentally responsible your building is by assigning points across key sustainability categories, such as energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, water efficiency, and innovation.

How do TCI powder coatings help receive LEED certification?

Numerous factors contribute to the environmental friendliness of powder coatings. These coatings have no solvents and little to no VOCs, making them safe for both the atmosphere and people. Many powder coatings are effective with a single coat, meaning you’ll use less product overall and less energy for the application and curing process.

Can powder coatings be recycled?

Using a reclaim system, leftover powder coating and overspray can be reclaimed, recycled and reused, making it an excellent product for conservation efforts. This allows powder coatings to reduce overall waste, decrease costs, and increase efficiency vs other coatings.

How do powder coatings promote greener buildings?

Low temperatures increase viscosity and slow cure; heated application improves atomization but may shorten pot life. Humidity impacts water-based drying. Process settings should be adjusted accordingly for each of TCI's industrial liquid coating offerings.

Resources - Electrical Coatings

Across today’s rapidly advancing energy landscape, products and electrical systems must deliver reliable performance in a variety of demanding environments. From data centers to electrical storage and components, powder coatings offer a durable, specification-driven solution engineered for these challenges. Suitable for aluminum, steel, and composite housings these finishes help protect against the elements, provide insulating or conductive properties where needed. Powder coatings offer increased protection from UV exposure, corrosion, and electrical voltage allowing powders to outperform conventional alternatives. This supporting longer system life, lower maintenance requirements, and sustainability goals, which promote savings over time.

Why Powder Coatings Are Recommended for Electrical Applications

Powder coatings are the recommended choice for electrical and energy infrastructure due to their performance and durability qualities combined with environmental compliance as many power systems are required.

What Specifications are Powder Coatings Required to Meet?

Performance and safety are top priorities with all coatings for electrical and power components. Powder coatings offer higher flame-resistance and dielectric strength, especially epoxy options. Powders therefore offer insulation of critical components like switchgears and busbars while meeting industry standards such as UL.

Powder coatings offer extreme durability in severe environments by providing an impervious barrier against harsh elements such as UV radiation, humidity, heat, and chemicals. This level of protection extends the life of outdoor assets such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) while reducing maintenance costs and increasing overall longevity.

Server racks, HVAC systems, and electronics require thermal stability and must withstand elevated temperatures without losing properties and functionality. Powder coatings help combat elevated temperatures making them a more reliable choice for heat-intensive applications.

Customization and versatility are often necessary for specific products and unassembled pieces. TCI powder coatings offer high-edge coverage and uniformity for a wide range of parts made of aluminum, steel, and copper. Our specialized coatings offer electrostatic dissipative (ESD) and anti-static properties for full coverage and protection.

Powder coatings are ideal for regulatory alignment and environmental goals. OEMs often require strict compliance and reduction of environmental impact. Powder coatings offer a low-waste process and high utilization while exuding no VOC emissions.

TRANS BLACK

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CONDUCTIVE TRANS BLACK

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ELECTRIC GREY/ ASA 70

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ELECTRICAL INSULATIVE GREY

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SD FINE BLACK TEX

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SKY WHITE TEX

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SD RAL 7015 TEX

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SATIN POLY BLACK

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ANSI GREY 49 POLY

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ANSI 61 UTILITY GREY

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HPC 61 GREY

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SUPER GREY 61

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Electrical Powder Coatings