powders can be sprayed using conventional equipment because nano particles
(<100nm) are combined into agglomerates that have the same particle size
distribution as regular micron sized feedstock. (Conventional thermal spray
ceramic coatings are usually made from a powder feedstock with typical particle size
distribution 5 to 100 microns.)
Coatings produced from our nanostructured agglomerates have a bimodal microstructure
formed by semi-molten and fully molten particles. Due to this microstructure thermal
spray coatings produced from nanostructured powders demonstrate superior durability
compared to conventional thermal spray coatings*.
AlSher APM proprietary production processes permit the manufacture of
nanostructured thermal spray powders in ton quantities.
different applications. Some of these applications demand coating properties with almost opposite
performance characteristics; for example, anti-wear and thermal barrier abradable coatings (TBC)*.
Nanostrustured Thermal Spray Coatings demonstrate superior durability and can significantly
improve performance and decrease service downtime for equipment. Therefore they are
highly desirable in extreme conditions:
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Highly corrosive and abrasive environments in mining, ore purification, oil and gas drilling;
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Salt water exposure of engines and components in ships, submarines, and underwater construction;
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High temperature exposure and abrasion in gas turbine engines....
Our powders can be applied with consistency using Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS), High Velocity Oxy
Fuel (HVOF) and Cold Spray Methods*.
We customize:
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Particles Size distribution
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Chemical Composition
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Crystal Phase Composition