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Thermal Spray Coating in Kenya: Improving Durability and Efficiency in Industry
According to the country, the thermal spray coating technology is one that is being employed in improving the performance and longevity of the industrial equipment and components. The molten or semi-molten materials are applied onto the surfaces to form a protective layer with the consumption of energy, and it provides resistance to corrosion, wear, and high-temperature conditions.
As the industries of Kenya tend to increase with time and modernization, thermal spray coating has also been adopted due to the need for addressing operational challenges in a vast array of industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and construction and, most importantly, enhancing the durability of both infrastructure and machinery.
There are several methods of coating which include, but not limited to, plasma spraying, flame spraying, and high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spraying, and they are used in Kenya for high-performance coatings. Plasma spraying is most suitable for high-temperature and high-melting-point applications: turbine components and exhaust systems.
HVOF spraying produces dense, wear-resistant coatings ideal for heavy machinery and various industrial tools. Flame spraying is widely used for coating agricultural equipment and general industrial application, for its great versatility and low running cost.