Thermal-Spray Surface Coating

Systems:
We are unique in our ability to combine all recognised Thermal-Spray Coating disciplines with unrivalled capacity for the surface finishing of large, heavy components. Encompassing the latest 'High Velocity Oxygen Fuel' spray systems, through 'Plasma-Arc' and 'Electric-Arc' (ArcJetTM), to traditional 'Powder' & 'Wire' Oxy-acetylene systems, we have a continuous program of Research and Development into Thermal-spray materials, application methods and coating function.

Materials:
Resultant coating developments are constantly reappraised for application suitability across industry; Ferrous & non-ferrous materials, ceramics, cermets, carbides and many 'Polymer' based materials can be applied to an endless array of industrial components.

Functionality:
To protect, repair or enhance performance. Potential applications for Thermal-spray Coatings are almost limitless, often governed only by the engineer's imagination and creativity. Inherent coating material qualities provide superior performance, efficiency and longevity, with many desirable individual or combined characteristics for resistance to;

• The complex mechanisms of wear - erosion, abrasion, fatigue, fretting and cavitation etc.
  
• Mechanical load
  
• Extreme temperatures
  
• Chemical attack
  
• Oxidation
  
• Corrosion

Coatings are commonly applied for dimensional reclamation, restoration of worn, damaged or mis-machined surfaces, and / or to impart other valuable surface qualities:

• Lubricity
  
• Low-friction / release (non-stick)
  
• High-friction / traction (grip/drive)
  
• Electrical / thermal conductivity or insulation

For the reclamation of damaged or worn components, as a cost effective solution to the replacement of expensive components, Thermal-spray coatings are accepted throughout industry. Moreover, the coating application often provides superior performance to the original material specification. Coatings are now routinely applied to new components - incorporated in their initial design - to impart desirable characteristics for operational performance and/or protection Ð and are particularly beneficial when applied to more economical base materials.