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Kinetic and Thermal Spray Coating

Kinetic Spray Coating, also known as Cold Spray Coating, is a cutting-edge technology used to create thick coatings, sometimes up to several millimeters in thickness. This method is ideal for adding protective or functional layers to surfaces, making it a valuable tool across various industries.

At Applied Plasma Technologies (APT), we’ve significantly advanced this technology by integrating powerful RF (radio frequency) plasma torches with innovative features. These torches can operate at high power levels (30-1,000 kW) and high pressure (1-7 bar), allowing us to produce coatings that are thicker, more uniform, and cover larger surface areas than traditional methods.

Our approach combines the benefits of both kinetic and thermal spray techniques. The high-temperature plasma and a two-phase flow (a mix of gas and particles) interact before hitting the target surface, creating a strong, durable coating. Because our RF plasma torches are electrode-less, there’s no risk of contaminating the coating material, ensuring a pure and high-quality finish.

The APT hybrid kinetic/thermal spray system is versatile and can be tailored to create a wide range of materials with different properties and structures. By adjusting factors like the type of powder used, the gas flow, and the temperature, we can precisely control the coating process to meet specific needs.

Our technology offers several advantages:

· Higher Efficiency: Our system achieves over 90% thermal efficiency, meaning more of the energy is effectively used in the coating process.

· Scalability: We can scale the power of our torches up to 1 MW, making our system suitable for both small and large-scale applications.

· Versatility: Our system works under high pressure, making it ideal for applications like coal and waste gasification, new materials production, aerospace testing, and more.

In comparison to conventional methods, the APT system provides a broader range of thermal conditions and enhanced kinetic energy, leading to superior coating results.

In summary, APT’s hybrid coating system is one of the most advanced in the world, offering the ability to apply thin to thick, uniform, and high-quality coatings over large surface areas with remarkable precision and efficiency.