Skip links ABOUT CAREERS CONTACT 937-278-6547 INDUSTRIES WE SERVE WHAT WE DO QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUEST A QUOTE GET ANSWERS FAQ HOMEABOUT USFAQ ASK AWAY We know that choosing a third party to protect and restore your components with thermal coatings is a big decision. We’re here to answer all your questions. What is the Arc-Plasma Spray process? Arc-plasma spray is a method of applying thermal coatings using a hot gas plasma to melt a particulate material and transfer it to a substrate. The material then solidifies to become a coating. The plasma is generated by passing gas between two concentric, water-cooled electrodes and heating it with a sustained high-current DC arc. Temperatures inside the chamber get hotter than 30,000°F, which causes the gas to expand and shoot out of the front electrode nozzle at a high velocity. A carrier gas injects powder downstream from the arc, which mixes with the plasma. This process melts the powder as the gas continues to transfer it onto the substrate, where it is quenched and bonds together to form a dense coating. The combined strength of thermal and kinetic energy creates a powerful bond which is what plasma spray coatings are known for. What about size limitations? Will heat distort the part? But won’t such coatings flake and peel off? How can I benefit from this technology? READY TO GET STARTED? APS provides lasting protection and restoration that keeps equipment moving. From Thermal sprays to Ceramic, Metallic, and CeraNode Coatings, APS has a solution. Get in touch today to see how APS can transform your business. PROTECT & RESTORE Develop Solutions to Meet your Needs Engage and Get Answers to Your Questions APS Materials 4011 Riverside Drive Dayton, OH 45405-2364 Phone: 937-278-6547 Fax: 937-278-4352 About Careers Contact Us Request a quote News and events Industries we serve Biomedical Semiconductor/LCD Aerospace Coatings Automotive Coatings Custom Jobs What we do Thermal Spray Our Process Research & Development Ceramic Coatings Metallic Coatings Polymer Coatings Products Quality Assurance Request Certificates FAQ © 2020 Copyright APS Materials, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Terms of Use | Dayton Web Design by Wilderness Agency