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The development of engine coatings

There are an estimated 2 billion combustion engines being used worldwide. Whilst many manufacturers are turning their attention to the advanceme...

What are tungsten carbide coatings?

Tungsten carbide is a chemical compound of tungsten and carbon, which appears as a light grey powder in its most basic form. With an extremely ...

Biocompatible coatings are designed to be compatible with living systems. This means that when a coating is in contact with a living system, it should not trigger a reaction. In ...

The first jet engine is believed to have been developed in the 1930s, during the second world war. Having gone through countless iterations, this invention was regarded as one of...

High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) is a thermal spray coating which is used to improve the strength and durability of a component’s surface. The process involves fuel and oxygen co...

At EP Coatings, we have a wealth of experience in supplying a range of thermal spray coatings to resolve problems of excessive wear, corrosion, and thermal degradation to metal s...

Thermal spray coatings provide longevity and functionality to components by improving their exterior strength. The process of thermal spray coating involves parts being covered i...

HVOF stands for High Velocity Oxygen Fuel and refers to the process in which a thermal spray is used to coat a surface, improving its resistance to erosion and corrosion.

During H...