What is thermal spray coating?
Thermal spray coatings provide longevity and functionality to components by improving their exterior strength. The process of thermal spray coating involves parts being covered in a durable outer layer, making each component resistant to wear and damage. There are numerous forms of thermal spray coating such as HVOF, Plasma Spraying, Arc Wire Spraying and Flame Spraying, each designed to improve the function and durability of various engineered components. To find out which thermal spray coating is most appropriate for your products, get in touch with EP Coatings.
The environmental benefits of thermal spray coating
While thermal spray coatings rectify common issues relating to the erosion, corrosion and degradation of components, they simultaneously tackle environmental complications commonly caused by conventional plating processes. Having recognised the efficiency and sustainability of thermal spray coatings, we remain committed to providing coating solutions that protect your products without compromising the environment.
For further insight into our supportive stance, we’ve collated the following environmental benefits of thermal spray coating.
Improves the function of renewable technologies
There are many benefits to protecting components with plasma spraying. Not only does it protect components from corrosion, but it prevents components from wear and tear and weather damage, making it ideal for protecting components in aggressive environments. Plasma spraying can protect a range of materials, including pure metals, alloys, ceramics, and chromium carbides. You can learn more about the benefits of this type of coating on our plasma spraying page.
Encourages repairing instead of replacing
High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) is one of the most popular wear-resistant coatings as it helps to improve a component’s performance and is a cost-effective solution for protecting its functionality. HVOF is used to coat components that are vulnerable to the weather’s elements and helps protect them against corrosion, which makes it a good choice for preserving mechanical wear of bearings such as alloys and transmission components.
Decreases mining for rare materials
Where some technological parts are made from mined materials, by using a thermal spray coating we can preserve these rare components, which will in turn decrease the need for future mining. In this case, thermal spray coating works to protect both the parts and the environment from harmful processes.
Increases fuel efficiency with lighter parts
In the Auto and Aero industries, thermal spray coating can be used to create strong yet lightweight parts. As thermal spray coating provides components with a toughened exterior, lighter parts can be used and improved with a thermal spray coating, enhancing the functionality and fuel efficiency of the overall system.
For guidance on choosing the most appropriate type of thermal spray coating for your products, or to begin accessing our sustainable thermal spray coating services, Get in touch.