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The Powder Coating Institute has produced a variety of publications, technical papers, and other materials designed to promote the use of powder coating and assist powder coaters on technical issues.

POWDER COATING ON WOOD BROCHURE
This full-color brochure explains and illustrates the process for the powder coating of wood substrates, and the benefits of powder coated products.
Multiple copies are $1.10 for members/affiliate member; $1.20 for non-members.
THE COMPLETE FINISHER'S HANDBOOK POWDER COATING - THE COMPLETE FINISHER'S HANDBOOK - Brand New Third Edition Is Available!
This comprehensive guide to the powder coating process provides all of the information you will need to compare, plan, purchase, install, trouble-shoot, operate, and improve a powder coating system. Its 21 detailed chapters and 500 pages include over 200 graphics and tables, making Powder Coating - The Complete Finisher's Handbook an indispensable all-in-one handbook for anyone preparing to or now operating a powder coating system. Included in the book are all PCI Technical Briefs, a glossary of powder coating terms and definitions, and an expanded troubleshooting guide.
Non-member price: $95.00
Affiliate member price: $85.00
Company member price: $45.00
(Include $10.00 per copy for postage and handling for North American orders; Shipping internationally $100.00 (includes duties and tariffs))
POWDER COATING VIDEOTAPE
"Powder Coating . . Technology of the Future. . Here Today" is a 7½ -minute videotape promoting the advantages of powder coating over other finishing processes. Testimonials from successful powder finishers, explanations on powder coating's many benefits, and footage of a variety of products during and after the application process deliver a strong visual message to the viewer on the environmental and economic benefits of powder coating.-minute videotape promoting the advantages of powder coating over other finishing processes. Testimonials from successful powder users and footage of a variety of products during and after powder application deliver a strong visual message on the economic and environmental benefits of powder coating.
Non-member/member price: $10.00 (Includes postage & handling.)
POWDER COATING VISUAL SMOOTHNESS STANDARDS
The PCI Powder Coating Visual Smoothness standards are a set of ten panels showing the normal degrees of smoothness achievable with powder coatings. The panels, numbered one through ten with flow (orange peel) ratings are packaged in a compact, bound folder for protection and handling.
Non-member price: $475 per set
Affiliate member price: $460 per set
Company member price: $450 per set
INTRODUCTORY TRAINING MANUAL INTRODUCTORY TRAINING MANUAL FOR POWDER COATING LINE WORKERS
This all-inclusive powder coating training program includes chapters on powder coating materials, equipment, application, pretreatment, and curing. It contains an instructor's script, visuals in a PowerPoint CD, tests, handouts, a PCI videotape on powder coating, and a camera-ready certificate of completion for distribution.
PCI Company Members: $350
PCI Affiliate Members: $450
Non-members: $550
Plus shipping: $10 US; internationally $100.00 (includes duties and tariffs)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POWDER COATING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Designed to help identify and solve most common operational problems which may occur in a powder coating system, these laminated pages are ready to be used in the finishing room by your company's technicians. Written in an easy-to-follow trouble/cause/solution format, the guide addresses powder supply, booth and recovery equipment, oven, and washer problems.
Non-member price: $25.00
Affiliate member price: $20.00
Company member price: $15.00
PCI TECHNICAL BRIEFS
PCI has developed 25 Technical Briefs to date detailing powder coating materials, the application process, and health and safety issues. One copy of each is sent to all PCI Company Members and Affiliate Members at no charge.
Non-member price: $30.00 per set. (Includes postage and handling.)
PCI TEST PROCEDURES
PCI has produced nine test procedures to assist powder coaters in their operations.
#1 Accelerated Stability Test - Powder Coating
#2 Compatibility of Coating Powders
#3 Contrast Ratio - Powder Coatings
#4 Density of Powder Coating Materials
#5 Measurement of Melt Viscosity of Powder Coating Materials
#6 Gel Time Reactivity
#7 Inclined Plate Flow
#8 Solvent Cure Test
#9 Cured Weight Loss of Thermosetting Coating Powders
The price is $5.00 each or $40.00 for the entire set.
POWDER COATING BROCHURE THE POWDER COATING BROCHURE
This information-packed brochure clearly explains the powder coating process and its advantages, listing the various uses of powder coating, illustrating the application process, and showing full-color photographs of powder coated products. This descriptive brochure is an excellent promotional piece for your company.
A single copy is free. Multiple copies are $1.10 for company members/affiliate member price;
$1.20 for non-members.
MARK INFORMATION PACKET POWDER COATED MARK INFORMATION PACKET
PCI's Powder Coated Mark can help powder coating users increase awareness of their product's superior finish. The Powder Coating Mark Information Packet includes a camera-ready logo sheet, reproduction guidelines, promotional information on powder coating, and suggestions and samples of how to make the program work for you.
This packet is free.

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THE PCI INFORMATION BROCHURE
The PCI Information Brochure is a concise listing of all PCI company members, the products and services they provide, and their addresses, phone numbers, and web sites.
It is available at no charge.
PCI CUSTOM COATING FACILITIES GUIDE
This is a state-by-state directory of all PCI custom coaters, including the size of their operations, plant locations, and the coating and pretreatment capabilities they provide.
It is available at no charge.
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