HVOF flamespray
The High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) process is principally different from other thermal spraying processes, because the powder particles are transported to the workpiece at a very high speed and a low temperature.
It forms a coating on the substrate with a high density and a particularly high bonding value. The HVOF flamespray principle is based on a transfer of thermal and, in particular, kinetic energy from the spray particles of the substrate.
The HVOF "High Velocity Oxygen Flamespray" spraying principle
With HVOF spraying (High Velocity Oxygen Fuel) a mixture of gas and oxygen is ignited. The gas flow expands and reaches a speed of up to 1500 m/sec. The powder injected into this gas stream gets a very high speed (up to 800 m/sec). The cover layers that are thus created are characterized by their low porosity and high adhesive strength.
In the newly developed high pressure high speed process (HP-HVOF High Pressure High Velocity Oxygen Fuel), a mixture of kerosene or gas and oxygen ignites. The gas flow expands and reaches a speed of up to 2200 m/sec. The powder injected into this gas stream reaches a very high speed (up to 1100 m/sec). The cover layers that are created in this way are characterized by their even lower porosity and higher adhesive strength compared to the previous generations of HVOF systems.
Features HVOF coating
- Fine microstructure
- Very dense and low porous layers
- High adhesive strength
- Very smooth to finish
- Optimal micro hardness
- Good corrosion properties
- Excellent for hard metal (carbide coatings)
- Low degree of oxidation
HVOF spraying materials
Commonly used HVOF spraying materials for coatings are:
- Tungsten carbides
- Chromium carbides
- Cobalt alloys
- Nickel/chrome alloys
- Inconel 625
- Stainless steel alloys
Typical coatings
- Cermets, carbides (carbides, tungsten carbides, chromium carbides)
- Super alloys based on iron, nickel and cobalt (Stellite, Triballoy, Inconel, etc.)
- HCR - Hard Chrome Replacement
- MCrAlY's adhesive under-corrosion coatings under TBC's (Thermal Barrier Coatings)
Applications of HVOF flamespray
Sealing surfaces
Against running into the seals.
Ball valves
To improve abrasion resistance and chemical protection.
Hydraulic piston rods
In the offshore to protect seawater environment.
Repairs or size corrections
From run-in journal or bearing seats.
Subsurface
For Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC).
Cavitation protection
At hydropower plants.
Pump housings and impellers
Against chemical degradation.
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Plasma spray
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Electric wirespray
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Autogenous powderspray
With autogenous powderspray, coatings have a homogeneous structure. These hot sprayed layers are well resistant to line, point and impact loads.
Autogenous wire spray
For corrosion protection, repairs or size corrections. The spray layers applied in this way are more or less impact or shock resistant. The structure of the layer is always micro-porous. This gives the ability to hold oil and thus self-lubricating properties are obtained.