Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings

A corrosion inhibitor is a chemical additive, often applied as a liquid or vapor, that slows corrosion reactions on a metal surface. A coating, by contrast, is a physical layer, such as tungsten carbide or ceramic, that is thermally sprayed or welded onto a component to create a durable, wear- and corrosion-resistant barrier.

Tungsten carbide matrix coatings and chrome oxide ceramic coatings applied via HVOF or plasma spray are excellent choices for demanding industrial applications, offering superior hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection compared to standard nickel chrome coatings used in less severe environments.

We offer HVOF (high-velocity oxygen fuel), plasma ceramic spray, metallizing, submerged arc welding, and fuse welding. Each technology suits different substrates and operating conditions, from tungsten carbide matrix coatings for extreme wear to chrome oxide ceramic for the highest wear resistance on wire drawing blocks.

Yes. Our Restore & Grind process fills and blends the worn drawline area, allowing 5 to 7 cost-effective repairs before a component needs full recoating. This significantly reduces replacement costs and downtime compared to purchasing new parts.

Oil and gas, wire drawing and wire mills, shipping terminal operations, and heavy equipment manufacturing all rely heavily on corrosion inhibiting coatings to protect fracking plungers, wire drawing blocks, festoon wheels, and rope pulleys operating in abrasive or corrosive conditions.

Coated components typically outlast uncoated parts significantly; for example, urethane-coated festoon wheels last 2 to 3 years longer than OEM equivalents, and tungsten carbide coated fracking plungers show markedly reduced erratic performance and extended service intervals versus uncoated components.