MDM Campionari’s modern, in-house powder coating facility is an essential part of our value proposition, delivering maximum flexibility and industrial-grade quality even for very small batches: the entry threshold is a single piece.
Ideal for samples, prototypes, and small to medium runs, it enables fast and cost-effective color changes with no limitations across the RAL and NCS color scales.
The system handles components up to 3.0 × 2.5 × 2.0 m, ensuring uniform finishes, excellent adhesion, and high mechanical resistance.
Each cycle is digitally monitored to ensure full traceability, consistent quality, and optimized lead times, with continuous control of curing parameters and surface quality at the highest industry standards.
A tailor-made solution for those seeking precision, versatility, and flawless results—even in micro-production.
This is why we speak of “tailor-made” powder coating: it effectively describes the ability to work on a request starting from a single piece, with unique color characteristics that are not intended for large-scale replication.
The benefits of powder coating: high performance and environmental sustainability
Powder coating is a finishing technique that clearly stands apart from traditional liquid systems, particularly for its high standards of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and final quality.
It is a modern, high-performance technology, valued for optimized material usage, excellent coating durability, and long-term color stability.
How powder coating works
The powder coating process is based on the electrostatic adhesion of paint particles to the surface of the component being treated. Once applied, the powder is permanently fixed during the curing phase—“baking” in an electric oven—typically at moderate temperatures between 160 °C and 210 °C.
One of the main advantages, both economic and environmental, is the ability to achieve a complete, thick, and durable coating in a single application and curing cycle. By contrast, liquid paint systems often require multiple passes, each followed by intermediate drying or curing stages, resulting in longer processing times and higher energy consumption.
No solvents and reduced VOC emissions
Unlike liquid paints, which require chemical solvents to maintain proper viscosity, powder coating uses no solvents at all. This brings an immediate environmental benefit: no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted during application or curing.
The result is a healthier working environment, a drastic reduction in air pollution, and easier compliance with increasingly strict environmental regulations.
Recovery and reuse of excess powder
Powder coating is also highly efficient in terms of resource use. Powder that does not immediately adhere to the component (overspray) is extracted, collected through dedicated recovery systems, and reused after blending with new powder.
This mechanism minimizes waste, unlike liquid paints which, once dispersed in the spray booth air, cannot be recovered and must be disposed of as special waste. Material utilization efficiency can exceed 95%.
The absence of solvents also eliminates the need for complex and costly post-combustion or air purification systems, further reducing overall environmental impact. The risk of water contamination is also significantly lower compared to liquid processes.
Long-term color stability
Modern powder coatings—especially polyester-based formulations designed for outdoor use—are made with highly stable pigments. These formulations provide excellent resistance to UV radiation and weathering, ensuring that the chosen color retains its aesthetic properties over time.
The chromatic versatility of powder coating
From an aesthetic standpoint, powder coating offers a level of color versatility that is hard to match, capable of meeting even the most complex requirements:
- Extensive color range: solid, standardized colors, including RAL and NCS, alongside a wide selection of special finishes.
- Metallic and pearlescent effects: ideal for bright, dynamic surfaces.
- Textured and embossed finishes: tactile surfaces that improve grip and conceal minor substrate imperfections.
- Transparent and semi-transparent coatings: used to protect or enhance polished metals such as brass or aluminum.
- Wood, stone, and rust effects: advanced solutions that replicate the appearance of natural materials.
Coating uniformity and thickness
Electrostatic powder application ensures uniform thickness across the entire surface of the component. This significantly improves impact and corrosion resistance, while also guaranteeing even color coverage free from typical liquid paint defects such as runs or tone variations.
Color your products with MDM: creating value, one piece at a time.
Want to add color to your products, even starting from just one piece?
With MDM Campionari, you can coat individual components by choosing from a wide range of colors already in stock—no waiting times and no minimum order quantities.
Whether it’s a prototype, a sample, a small batch, or a special finish, we guarantee color quality, fast turnaround, and maximum flexibility, with quick shipping throughout Italy.
Contact us for a consultation or a quote: the right color—even for a single piece—is already waiting for you.
