The texture of your powder will have a huge impact on your powder coating application process. Whether you’re looking to achieve a smooth flexible nail or the toughest coat possible getting the right consistency of powder is essential to your success.

A good powder will be soft and pliable but also strong enough to hold up against the forces of application, according to nail technician Sara Soares (Seattle). For her, the key is finding a product that has a smooth even texture with easy application. She recommends testing powders on a plastic practice sheet and on her client nails to get the best idea of what works for them.

Choosing the Right Size of Powder

A perfect powder has a particle size that is not too small or too large too small and the powder will have poor strength while too large will make it dry and doughy.

That why it is so important to select a pulverizer that can effectively reduce the particle size of your materials without over-processing them. This will result in a higher quality product and better control of your powder distribution for an ideal finish.

Industrial Pulverizers

These machines use impact energy to reduce the particle sizes of various materials into fine powder. They work well with food paper plastics and many other materials.

In addition to reducing the size of particles these machines also break down hard and soft materials. They come equipped with sharp blades that rotate at high speeds and grind materials to a fine powder like substance.

Macerators

Similar to pulverizers macerators are also used in waste and recycling plants they reduce products into smaller pieces that can be easily disposed of or processed and then reintroduced to the market.

Depending on the application they can reduce a variety of materials into a fine powder that looks and feels like flour or sand. They are often used in septic systems and other places that need to process waste into a more digestible form.

What Are Your Powders Made From?

There are plenty of dehydrated vegetable powders on the market including a variety of spices. These can be a great alternative to fresh ingredients in your cooking and can help add flavor and vitamins to recipes.

What’s the Difference Between Macerators and Pulverizers?

The main difference between the two is that macerators use slicing blades instead of grinding knives to break down materials. They are used in septic systems to break down human waste into a powdery substance that can be safely disposed of. They are also used in composting and manufacturing.