Coating Services
H2S Resistant Coating for Pressure VesselsOur H₂S resistant coating protect pressure vessels from hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide corrosion.
Tungsten Carbide Lined PipesWe apply highly wear resistant tungsten carbide coatings onto the ID's of pipes and fittings.
Hard Chrome ReplacementThere is an increasing demand to replace electrolytic hard chrome coatings in corrosive environments with environmentally friendly long-lasting tungsten carbide coatings or inexpensive stainless steel coatings.
Cavitation and Erosion Resistant Coatings for Hydro TurbinesOur tungsten carbide coatings protect hydro turbine runners, vanes and wicket gates from cavitation and erosion.
Wear Protection of Pump ImpellersOur coatings protect pump impellers from cavitation, corrosion and particle erosion.
Heat Exchanger Corrosion Resistant CoatingsOur HVAF + HVOF equipment is designed to spray impermeable corrosion resistant coatings onto internal surfaces of heat exchangers.
Boiler Tube CoatingsWe recommend chromium carbide themal spray coatings to resist corrosion and wear of boiler tubes and waterwalls.
Gas-Tight Coatings for Ball and Gate ValvesOur WCCoCr, Cr3C2 and Co-based wear and corrosion resistant coatings are used to protect ball and gate valve’s surfaces.
Pump Plunger Hard CoatingsKermetico HVAF technology and equipment provide a way to replace hard chrome with impermeable, hard and ductile coatings that are easy to apply.
Hydraulic Piston Rod CoatingsWe apply steel and tungsten carbide hydraulic rod coatings with our environmentally friendly HVOF and HVAF equipment.
Sleeve, Elbow and Fitting CoatingsWe have created and use our technology to protect internal surfaces of piping bends, elbows and sleeves in media conveying systems.
Coating for Cyclone SeparatorsWe spray exceptional tungsten carbide coatings to protect separation equipment from erosive wear.
Wear Resistant Coatings for Steel RollsOur hard coatings protect steel rolls in annealing and galvanizing lines of steel mills.
Sliding Wear Resistance for Valve StemsWe spray impermeable, hard and ductile coatings to improve the sliding wear resistance of valve stems.
Corrosion and Wear Protection of Submersible PumpsKermetico HVAF thermal spray Fe-based coatings provide much better corrosion protection for oilfield submersible pump housings at a lower cost than conventional TWAS Monel-type layers.
Compressor Rod CoatingsOur customers request our wear resistant carbide coatings to repair piston rods or protect new compressor rods.
Lining Cylinders and BarrelsHard and ductile carbide and metal coatings provide a higher level of wear and abrasion protection than most bare metals.
Thick Coatings for Screws and AugersOur thick (up to several millimeters) wear resistant auger coatings protect them from corrosion and abrasive wear.
Wear Resistance for Pulp & Paper RollsProper paper roll coatings improve sheet release, reduce draw, improve dewatering performance and ensure excellent calendering results.
Protecting Slurry PumpsOur HVAF equipment has been chosen by the largest American corporations to protect slurry pump impellers, backing plates, liners and volutes from erosion and abrasion by hard solid particles.
WCCoCr for Mud Motor RotorsThe wear resistance of mud rotor surfaces is one of the key factors of oil well directional drilling costs.
Industrial Machinery Shafts Kermetico HVAF technology and equipment allow the deposition of impermeable, hard and ductile coatings to protect shafts from corrosion and wear.
Steam Turbine BladesOur impermeable, hard and ductile coatings protect steam turbine blades from water droplet erosion.
Tinning, Tin PlatingTin spray plating provides excellent anti-galling properties and corrosion resistance for food processing equipment.
Spraying a Turbine RotorOur hard and ductile tungsten carbide coatings protect turbomachinery rotor labyrinth seals from corrosion and wear.
Corrugating RollsHVAF technology provides the fast and efficient way to spray tungsten carbide coatings onto corrugating rolls on site & in house.
Large Surface CoatingsWe have created the best equipment to spray wear resistant metal and carbide coatings onto large parts.
Flat Surface CoatingsOur HVAF + HVOF technology provides an effective way to protect flat surfaces from abrasion, erosion and corrosion.
Protecting Exhaust FansOur coatings provide an efficient way to protect exhaust fan impellers from abrasive wear.
Corrosion Resistant CoatingsAn ideal corrosion resistant coating acts as a barrier to inhibit the contact of corrosive agents with a substrate while maintaining its qualities in different temperatures and pressures.
Repair of Aerospace PartsOur Kermetico HVAF+HVOF systems deposit metal coatings which are intended to repair aerospace parts made of aluminum or titanium.
Repair of Refinery ComponentsBeing surrounded by several refineries, we regullary repair their parts worn by erosion, corrosion and abrasion or mismachined.
Electronic Grade CoatingsWe deposit 50+ µm (0.002”) thick coatings of copper, aluminum, bronze and other low melting point metals onto electronic components.
Wear Resistant CoatingsOur HVAF wear resistant coatings are superior to conventional HVOF rivals regarding hardness, porosity, ductility and production cost
Additive ManufacturingFind out how you can use our equipment to 3D print copper, aluminum and their alloys.
HVAF Coating QualityConsistently high HVAF coating quality allows us to spray carbide and metal coatings with less effort and fewer QC issues. Find out why.
HVOF Thermal Spray Coating Services in California, USA
We run full-service thermal spray coating facility in Benicia, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA:
- HVAF and HVOF thermal spray coatings of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, Inconel-type, Stellite-type, Triballoy-type, Hastelloy-type to protect against wear and corrosion, as well as specialty metals such as copper and its alloys, aluminum alloys and tin
- High velocity deposition of cemented tungsten carbide, chromium carbide, molybdenum borides, intermetallic compounds and more
- HVOF coating repair of worn parts by material build-up
- HVAF and HVOF equipment for the deposition of high-quality coatings
We use advanced high-velocity air-fuel thermal spraying technologies to deliver exceptional coatings with uniform quality throughout its structure that are unrivaled in the California thermal spray industry. Automated robotic applications and strict quality control ensure durable and lasting surfaces, every single time.
The Kermetico HVOF Thermal Spray Facility in Benicia, California Bay Area
We spray parts in the Benicia Industrial Park in the North-Eastern San Francisco Bay Area. Major oil refineries, steelworks, and other industrial sites are our neighbors and clients.
We make the jobs of plant managers and maintenance personnel easier by the timely delivery of quality coatings that improve the performance of machines, vessels and structures. We are committed to providing the best quality coatings by using the most advanced technologies in high-velocity thermal spraying and surface engineering.
Our HVOF Coating Facilities
- A soundproof spray booth, 32’L x 12’W x 10’H, equipped with a removable roof and 3.5-ton overhead crane
- Another soundproof spray booth, 50’L x 14’W x 12’H, its sections expanding over 96’ in length and has a 10-ton overhead crane
- A 12,000 CFM Donaldson Torit dust collector and exhaust ventilation connected to our spray booths
- 100 HP Kaeser electric air compressor
- 40 HP Kaeser electric air compressor
- Six-axis robot, Motoman HP20
- Six-axis robot, Motoman HP50
- Multiple motorized linear traversing devices
- Multiple rotators, turntables and a five position multi-chuck part rotator
- Three stations for thermal spray coating application (Kermetico HVAF and HVOF coating equipment)
- Grit blast cabinet system, 6’L x 4’W x 3’H, with a separate dust collector
- Vacuum grit blast system
- Turning lathe, milling machine, drill presses, ovens, welders, etc.
- Quality control instrumentation
Capacities for Thermal Spray Coatings Application on Parts
- Rolls, shafts and rotors: max OD 48 inches, max face length 21 foot
- Pipes and vessels: max length 50 feet for external coating and 40 feet for internal diameter coating
- Vessels maximum inner diameter 10 feet, weight up to 10 tons
- Discs and impellers: maximum diameter 10 feet
Having a partnership with several well-equipped machine shops around, we provide overall repair of worn equipment.
With thirty plus years of experience in the thermal spray industry, we can either process your specific coating, help you choose the right coating for your application, or at least refer you to the appropriate coating supplier and surface engineering process.
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