Powdertech Surface Science

Powdertech Surface Science Ltd is a leading provider of aluminium powder coating and surface treatment services in the UK. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, we serve a diverse range of industries including automotive, electric vehicles, medical, and aerospace. Our commitment to innovation and scientific expertise, combined with our years of experience in regulated industries, make us the ideal partner for your precision powder coating needs.

Our Services

At Powdertech, we pride ourselves on offering the most technically advanced surface treatment services available. Our expert team can provide a variety of solutions tailored to your specific project requirements, including:

• INTRICOAT: This service offers precise, beautifully finished powder coating for complex or delicate components in low volume. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every component is coated to the highest standards.

• TiZr Passivation: This conversion coating for metal surfaces improves adhesive bonding, welding, and sealing. Ideal for use in applications where precise adhesion is crucial.

• Iridite NCP: This chrome-free surface treatment system boasts a high resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for pre-treatment or final finish. Its chrome-free formulation makes it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chrome-based surface treatments.

• Aluminium Powder Coating: Our aluminium powder coating service creates a bonded layer with excellent resistance to weather corrosion, scratches, abrasions, chipping, and fading. This process ensures a long-lasting, durable finish for your aluminium components.

• Magnesium Powder Coating: Our high-performance pre-treatments for magnesium alloys offer consistent coverage, ensuring optimal results for your magnesium components.

• PowderBond: This breakthrough process developed in-house at Powdertech offers unrivalled bond strength for joining aluminium to polypropylene. It's an ideal solution for applications requiring strong, lightweight bonds.

• Testing and Development: Our state-of-the-art equipment and expert team can conduct advanced testing, ensuring your components meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our equipment includes Instron and XRF technology for precise measurement and analysis.

Sector Focus

We understand the unique needs of various industries and are committed to providing tailored solutions for each sector. Our areas of expertise include:

• Automotive: We offer rapid, flexible powder coating services for the automotive sector. Our responsiveness to project timelines ensures you receive top-quality components without delay.

• Electric Vehicles: With extensive commercial and research expertise, we excel in surface treatments of lightweight aluminium alloys required for electric vehicles.

• Medical Equipment: We provide accurately designed masking schemes, precision powder coating, and careful handling for medical components. Our services meet the stringent requirements of the medical industry.

• Aerospace Interiors: Powder coating for aerospace interiors has exacting standards. With many years of experience, we can help clients satisfy these demands.

• Robotics, Space & Satellite: Our extensive knowledge of lightweight metals, in-house testing equipment, and precision powder coating allow us to support projects from prototype to full production.

• Lighting: Delicate lightweight metal components for light fittings receive careful processing through our INTRICOAT precision powder coating service.

Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

At Powdertech, we are dedicated to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. We have invested over 1.2 million in advanced plant equipment since 2016 and have collaborated on 21 progressive R&D projects since 2017. Additionally, 25% of the electricity we use is renewable, generated on-site, demonstrating our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.