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The parts used in the aerospace and aviation industry are subject to extreme wear and extreme conditions. Critical parts such as shafts, cylinders, and rings used in turbines and engines need to hold up for prolonged periods of time. They also need to be able to handle repeated atmospheric changes, force, and pressure. The ideal […]

Nondestructive testing (NDT) methods are critical to inspect the integrity of a commercial or industrial part without actually disassembling the part. Over the years, many NDT methods have been developed to perform inspections and tests using the latest technology. As technology has improved, the accuracy and precision of these tests has increased. The result is […]

Aluminum is one of the most important metals used for industrial and commercial purposes. In fact, according to the Aluminum Association, aluminum drives $174 billion in annual U.S. economic impact. Because of how important aluminum is for U.S. (and global) industrial purposes, it’s important to protect the integrity of aluminum used in your equipment. We […]

If you are new to the thermal spray industry or recently started thinking about using thermal spray to treat your industrial parts, you should be aware of an important coating option. Plasma spray coating is a type of thermal spray that uses heat as its primary source to create an extremely durable coating. This type […]

Critical industries such as oil & gas, energy, chemical, aerospace, and manufacturing need their equipment and parts to work on-demand. We know that downtime in the field means lost revenue, added costs, and production delays. One of the best methods to keep your parts working and your equipment operating is to utilize thermal spray technology. […]

Teflon® coating (PTFE) is one of the most well-known types of fluoropolymer protective coatings in the world. While consumers may only think of Teflon® to enhance household products such as cookware, industrialists know that Teflon® is used in many industries to enhance industrial or commercial parts. The main benefits of using Teflon® coating on critical […]

Fluoropolymer coating is a valuable method to strengthen the commercial or industrial parts used in critical equipment. This type of versatile coating provides the following benefits: Creates and extends lubricity Enhances resistance in extreme temperatures Enhances corrosion resistance Improves load-bearing capabilities Reduces friction Increases surface resistivity The question is which type of fluoropolymer coating best […]

Technological advancements have made it cheaper and more efficient to manufacture large-scale equipment that is used in vital industries. The key to maintaining the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of your equipment is protecting the parts that enable equipment to perform at a high level. An important method to enhance the viability of parts is thermal spray […]

What an event! Our company hosted a live tour of our facility in Cleveland, Texas, during the second annual ITSA Advanced Coatings Symposium and Membership Meeting in October. As the Diamond-level sponsor of the event, we were honored to welcome about 100 thermal spray professionals to our facility to see our technology and equipment in-person. […]

Everyone has heard of Teflon® coating, but not everyone is familiar with the broader category of polymer coating for industrial and commercial parts. Essentially, polymer coating uses polymers in the coating application to enhance corrosion resistance. What are polymers? They are large molecules that are formed by tightly-bonded units to increase strength. When placed into […]