Powder coating is a process in which a metal tool or other object is coated with a plastic-based powder, and heated until the powder coating becomes fluid, bonding it to the metal.
This method of coating is an alternative to traditional liquid coating, and is better for the environment, easier to style and can be applied thicker, increasing wear resistance.
The powder coating applied to plate vices is designed for durability, but is not entirely rust-proof – proper care and storage is still necessary to prevent rusting.
However, by providing a surface barrier, it does grant a degree of protection, which can be valuable if you will be using your plate vice outdoors.
The powder coating used on plate vices is usually high-vis yellow – this aids visibility in dark spaces, preventing the risk of the vice becoming lost between jobs.
