Tips On Buying Quality Abrasion Resistant Coatings

By Amanda Baird


When a material wears out due to friction, it loses its original quality. This can be a big problem for most industrial materials largely metals. This phenomenon is known as abrasion and is described as the wearing of surfaces by rubbing. Abrasion resistant coatings helps to prevent or lessen the effects of friction on the outer parts of metals increasing their durability.

Scratches can lead your equipment to break down. Tear and wear on movable parts of a machine will considerably increase your expenditure on repairs and replacement. If the materials used on your machinery wear out easily, you can find a coat that is resistant to such effects of friction. This not only maintains its original appearance, but also, helps extend its lifespan. You will also sell it at a high amount of money once through using it.

There are various materials in the market today used to coat machine and equipment parts. The coating you buy varies depending on the usage of the item you need to coat and metal it is made of. You will find ceramic coatings which allow you to apply different thickness to meet your needs. You can also choose from different colors depending on their cost and your taste preferences.

There is also Teflon usually popular than ceramic. This is because of its superior qualities like resistance to water and heat, easy to clean and non-reactivity with chemicals. Such qualities have made it used in various industrial applications. Car coats in particular are better done with this type of coating as it cleans easily and thus cheaper to maintain.

Other types of metal coating you will find in the market include Fluor polymer, thermal cure, Epoxy, FEP and Phenolic. Fluor polymer and Epoxy are widely used and for diverse purposes. Epoxy is also useful when coupling impact and abrasion resistance.

There are several factors that you should take into consideration when looking for good abrasion resistant coatings. For one, you have to identify the wear and tear or know the possibilities. Getting specifications from a qualified engineer is important. You also need to know whether you will use an alloy, metals, ceramics, carbides and so forth. A qualified specialist will also let you know which process works best for your protection either thermal spraying, polymer coating or selective plating.

Nowadays, everybody is conscious about the environment and you should too. The material you choose should have no effect or the least on the environment and your workers. Regulations about usage are usually provided by authorities set by government to ensure quality. Ensure the material you use meets all the set standards to prevent breaking the law or bringing unknown problems into your hands.

It is also necessary to buy quality materials and avoid frequent replacements. This is very costly compared to buying an item at a high but one-off cost. You may have to go with someone who has lots of experience in the work or ask for their opinion to avoid making mistakes. Use high quality abrasion resistant coatings to improve the performance and lifespan of your equipment.




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