Resources for Thermal Spray Powders

Companies of varying industries face similar problems with components suffering from wear, corrosion or excessive heat and thermal spray powders are an ideal way to correct this. Thermal powder coating parts is less expensive than replacing them and extends their life. The process doesn’t distort or alter components engineered for high temperatures and depending on the product, is a quick-fix.

Thermal spray powder coating can strengthen parts that are older and less sturdy allowing the company to get more out of their initial investment with minimal costs. Whether you’re in the aerospace, racing, oil or manufacturing industry, thermal spraying is worth looking into to increase your bottom line. Look at the following when considering thermal spraying:

1. Find thermal spray powder suppliers that work with your company’s thermal spraying system.

2. For companies that don't need an entire system, consider outsourcing the thermal spraying to professional thermal coating companies.

3. Consider bringing the spray process to your worksite.

Purchase powders from thermal spray powder suppliers that work with your company's existing system

Companies often need reoccurring spraying of parts or products and owning an entire thermal spray system is cost effective. If you're already set up with a thermal spraying system, use only quality thermal spray powders appropriate for the type of surface being coated.

Look for thermal spray companies that do the spraying for you

If your company's protective coating needs don't warrant investing in an entire system, search out companies that specialize in thermal spraying. Some services include the preparation of the parts while other companies require the parts to arrive already prepared, so check to see if that's included in the price.

Use companies that offer portable thermal spray systems

Sometimes the components that need to be coated are large or difficult to move and in other situations, it may be too labor intensive to take the parts offsite causing more downtime for the machine. Portable thermal spraying is the perfect option. Offering companies on-site powder coating, it's a cost effective way to have components protected.

• Thermal and plasma spray powder works on numerous surfaces, and many companies are happy to spray custom items. If it's susceptible to wear, corrosion or any other deterioration it's worth it to speak to a professional and get an estimate.