Advanced Plasma Ceramic Coating Services

Plasma ceramic coating is a thermal spray process that applies ceramic materials to a prepared metal surface to improve wear resistance, corrosion protection, and component durability. In wire drawing applications, Parkway-Kew Corporation uses plasma sprayed ceramic coatings such as PK-1500 chrome oxide for high-speed and high-slip ferrous drawing blocks where long life and surface quality are critical.

Plasma ceramic coatings are commonly used on wire drawing blocks, capstans, tuner rolls, sheaves, step cones, guide devices, and other high-wear industrial parts. They are especially valuable where abrasion, heat, corrosion, or repeated contact causes premature failure. Parkway-Kew Corporation evaluates the part, operating conditions, and wear pattern before recommending plasma spray or another hard surfacing method.

PK-1500 chrome oxide is the primary ceramic used by Parkway-Kew Corporation for plasma sprayed wire drawing blocks. It is described as the most wear-resistant ceramic utilized for wire drawing blocks and has proven cost effective in high-speed, high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications, particularly for small, high-quality, or plated wires that demand a dependable surface finish.

Plasma spray is often selected when a ceramic coating is the best fit for abrasion resistance and wire quality. HVOF, by contrast, applies dense alloy or tungsten carbide-based coatings at very high velocity and is used when those coating chemistries better match the part’s operating conditions. Parkway-Kew Corporation offers both technologies and recommends the proper method for each wear challenge.

Plasma ceramic coating can reduce downtime by extending the usable life of parts exposed to constant wear. Instead of frequent replacement, coated components can maintain performance longer under demanding operating conditions. For wire drawing equipment, durable ceramic surfaces help minimize changeouts, protect production schedules, and support consistent operation in high-speed applications.

Yes. Parkway-Kew Corporation combines coating expertise with machining capabilities, including CNC turning, CNC milling, manual turning, and large diameter grinding up to 65 inches in diameter and 12 feet in length. This allows coated parts to be finished accurately after surfacing, helping ensure the final component meets dimensional and performance requirements.

The right coating depends on the substrate, wear mechanism, operating speed, wire type, corrosion exposure, and surface finish requirements. Parkway-Kew Corporation’s engineering department can recommend suitable alloys or ceramics and the best application method, whether plasma spray, HVOF, metallizing, fuse welding, or sub-arc welding is most appropriate for the component.

Parkway-Kew Corporation is available Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. To begin, provide details about the part, dimensions, current wear issue, operating environment, and any drawings or specifications available. The team can then review whether plasma ceramic coating is the best solution and discuss the next steps for your component.