With the rapid growth of metallic powder coatings, manufacturers are demanding pigments that offer higher stability, stronger chemical resistance, and more consistent metallic effects.
Double coated aluminum powder is a high-performance metallic pigment where each aluminum flake is protected by two layers of resin or silica-based coatings.
This structure enhances its durability, compatibility, and appearance when used in modern metallic powder coating systems.
Compared with standard aluminum pigments, this double-layer design significantly improves:
Chemical resistance
Moisture resistance
Storage stability
Orientation consistency
Safety in processing
In metallic powder coating applications, these properties directly affect whether a coating shows uniform brilliance, stable color, and long-term weather resistance.
Traditional aluminum pigments can react with moisture and release hydrogen gas—risking swelling, instability, or even safety hazards.
Double coated aluminum powder prevents this because:
The inner coating isolates the aluminum from moisture.
The outer coating enhances chemical stability during extrusion, mixing, and curing.
Independent testing shows that double-coated pigments maintain over 98% brightness retention after high-temperature baking compared with uncoated grades.
Powder coating systems require non-leafing aluminum pigments to ensure that flakes evenly distribute within the powder layer, not floating to the surface.
Double coated aluminum powder offers:
Narrow particle size distribution
High orientation consistency
Excellent metallic leveling without surface floating
This makes it ideal for metallic powder coating raw materials, especially in automotive parts, appliances, architectural panels, and outdoor equipment.
Double coated pigments are engineered for seamless compatibility with:
Polyester powder coatings
Hybrid resin systems
Epoxy-polyester coatings
High-durability outdoor systems
This ensures stable dispersion, reduced flocculation, and predictable color outcomes.
Automotive components
Bike parts and motorcycle accessories
Outdoor furniture and architectural profiles
Consumer electronics casings
Appliances requiring premium metallic finishes
| Feature | Standard Aluminum Powder | Double Coated Aluminum Powder |
| Moisture resistance | Low | Very High |
| Gas generation | Common | Almost zero |
| Orientation uniformity | Medium | High |
| Chemical stability | Medium | High |
| Compatibility with powder coatings | Limited | Excellent |
| Weather durability | Standard | Superior |
This explains why metallic powder coating solutions increasingly prefer double-coated grades for consistent, defect-free results.
Yes. The dual-layer coating minimizes hydrogen generation, meeting global powder safety standards.
Yes, slightly—but manufacturers save costs through reduced rejects, improved stability, and superior performance.
It works best in non-leafing applications, especially polyester and hybrid systems.
Narrow particle size distribution ensures a smooth, bright, uniform metallic finish with fewer defects.
Double coated aluminum powder has become the new standard for high-performance metallic powder coatings—offering:
✔ Enhanced stability
✔ Safer processing
✔ Better metallic brilliance
✔ Improved durability
✔ Strong compatibility with modern resin systems
As one of Asia’s leading professional manufacturers, ZHANGQIU METALLIC PIGMENT CO., LTD provides high-quality, double-coated aluminum powder engineered for global powder coating markets.
For samples, pricing, or technical support:
Website: https://zqmetallic.com/
Email: info@zqmetallic.com