Abstract:
Although nano-size grains are at the heart of Inframat Corp.'s coatings, it’s the company's proprietary solution plasma spray (SPS) technology that has captured the interest of jet engine-makers and land-based turbine manufacturers. Developed through grants and military contracts, Inframat has spent the last five years perfecting a patented (11 so far) coatings technology that breaks from the industry norm of using powdered feedstocks. Instead, the company is supplying potential users with a liquid solution carrying nano-size grains of material for use as thermal barrier coatings.