Metal Thermal Spraying is the process by which molten non ferrous metals are sprayed
directly onto a prepared surface, where they adhere and form one continuous coating.
The particles upon contact to the substrate flatten onto the surface, freeze and
mechanically bond, firstly on to the steel substrate and then to each other
as the coating thickness is increased.
Applications for metal spraying range from anti-corrosion and engineering markets
including: oil and gas, construction petrochemicals and marine.
Ripblast for added bond strength apply the metal spray by the arc system in either
zinc or aluminium depending on the products ultimate use.
Zinc Spray
This process provides a long life coating of 10-25 years and is suitable for all
applications up to 200 C. This process is often specified in preference to hot dip
galvanising avoiding the risk of distortion and without the requirement for drilling
drain holes.
Aluminium Spray
Aluminium metal spray will give much improved p[performance over zinc especially
in subsea, coastal and saline conditions. The added advantage of protection up to
400 C when applied by the arc process.
See link for the advantages of thermal spray over dip galvanising.
See link for the advantages of thermal spray over paint.