News by PPG Industries 61

PPG has published a white paper titled Electrostatic Application of Marine Hull Coatings, examining the use of electrostatic spray technology in marine coating applications and its potential impact on coating efficiency, material use, and vessel performance.

According to PPG, electrostatic application involves applying a negative charge to paint particles at the spray gun nozzle while the substrate is grounded. The company states that the resulting attraction between the coating particles and the surface can improve transfer efficiency and reduce overspray compared with conventional spraying methods.