Flame Spray Coating & Arc Wire Spray Services
Hayden Corporation is a leading provider of Flame Spray coatings and Arc Wire Spray services. We have over 100 years of industry experience, and our highly skilled professionals know the best solutions for your parts. Flame spray and arc wire are perfect for many applications, including metal coatings on metals, plastics, and composites. Our arc wire spray process is ideal for large on-site projects and can provide a durable, long-lasting finish. Whether you need a single component coated or an entire production line, we have the experience and expertise to make sure your parts are protected against the most extreme environments.
Flame spray coatings are a surface enhancement that can be applied quickly and easily to many types of components. The process involves using a oxy-acetylene flame to spray metallic or composite coatings onto surfaces. This coating can provide enhanced traction, improved thermal conductivity, cathodic protection, and other improvements. Flame spray coatings are typically used in industrial and commercial applications but can also be used for general repair and maintenance tasks. One of the key advantages of flame spray coatings is the portability of the equipment. Flame spray coatings can easily be applied on-site for applications that are too large or costly to ship.
Corrosion Protection & Corrosion Resistance
Flame spraying can provide an effective barrier against atmospheric corrosion. The coating can act as a barrier between corrosion-prone steel and the environment, substantially reducing the rate of oxidation and increasing the lifetime of outdoor or marine equipment by several multiples. This type of coating provides galvanic protection and is often used in marine and offshore applications but can also be used on land-based structures.
Small Part and Spot Coating
Flame spray coatings are ideal for small parts and spot coating individual components. The process is quick and easy, and is often the best choice for repairs and recovery of machining defects..
Thermal Conductivity Enhancement
Flame spraying can improve the thermal conductivity of metals. This is achieved by increasing the surface area of the metal, which allows heat to dissipate more quickly. The enhanced thermal conductivity can be used to improve the efficiency of heat-sensitive equipment and improve the overall performance of the equipment.
Wear Surface Buildup and Repair
Flame spraying can be used to repair damage caused by wear, corrosion, or oxidation. It can also be used to restore worn surfaces and improve the performance of components in high-wear applications. This type of thermal spray coating is often used in heavy-duty industrial applications where wear and tear are common.
Flame spraying actually describes two similar but different methods: flame spraying of wire and flame spraying of metal powder. All flame spray guns, however, perform the same essential function of heating and projecting the coating material through the use of an oxy-fuel flame and a pressurized carrier gas jet.
Materials sprayed with this process come in both wire (flame wire process) and powder (flame powder process) forms, depending on the gun used. In either case, the gun serves to melt and atomize or soften the material as it is fed into the flame, and eject the soft or molten particulate in a directed stream through the gun’s nozzle.