Plasma spray
Venture Engineering
What is plasma spray? Plasma spray is a high heat thermal spray system that combines technical aspects of both flame and arc spray. Plasma spray systems were the first systems capable of creating a high enough flame temperature to reliably apply carbide coatings. This high heat is the main benefit of plasma spray and allows for the application of ceramic coatings. Plasma spray uses an electrical arc to dissociate and ionize hydrogen and argon gases. The plasma spray gun injects powder into this spray stream to apply various types of coatings. Plasma Spray Solutions Ceramic plasma spray coatings can be used as a thermal barrier for components used in high heat environments. Plasma coatings are also wear and corrosion resistant. Plasma thermal spray also offers I.D. spray capabilities. What is Thermal Spray? Thermal spray is an industrial coating process that heats or melts metallic or ceramic materials and deposits them onto a surface. It is used for surface enhancement or surface remanufacture. How Does Thermal Spray Work? Thermal spraying uses heat, depending upon the metallurgical properties of the coating material, and various carrier gases, depending upon the thermal spray process. Each process has different benefits as the result of these temperatures and process characteristics. A thermal spray process should be carefully selected depending upon the desired coating characteristics such as; wear resistance, corrosion resistance, thermal barrier, and many more. Other factors include: size and shape, substrate material and the operating environment of the component. Each spray process has strengths and application limits. Explore our processes for yourself or contact a member of our HTS Coatings team to find your best solution.
