Metal coatings are quintessential to completing a construction job. They’re a crucial component of the object’s surface because the coating offers a protective seal on necessary parts – something that is essential to infrastructure, utilities, and appearance. When construction is complete, the metal finish enables each part to contribute significantly to its overall integrity. [...]
Alphatek Hyperformace Coatings Ltd is pleased to announce publicly, the launch of an innovative rail coating system. It has been in the works for some time now. We couldn’t be happier to be an exclusive commercial partnership of Trackwork Ltd working on such an amazing project. This partnership will continue to help us both thrive in our [...]
Lightweight metals have become the option for several applications in multiple industries. Aluminium, titanium, and even magnesium are at the forefront of the company’s minds in the automotive, railway and many other industries. All three metals share multiple benefits that provide each industry what they need. That is an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and the [...]
When it comes to choosing an industrial metal coating, making the right decision can be seen as an almost impossible task. Understanding that not all coatings are right is the first step because there are plenty to choose from. While there are many different types of industrial coatings, comparing the costs, savings, benefits, and [...]
Powder coating is a coating process that produces a dry finish. The finish is created by an electric charge causing a dry powder to fuse the surface of the metal. This is then baked in a curing oven to achieve a smooth coating. It is usually used to create a greater finish than conventional [...]
Thermal spraying is a widely adopted method across many industries. The print and paper industry is no exception. Printing equipment must be well-maintained to keep working efficiently. […]
Rusty furniture or peeling metal decorations aren’t too great of a sight. They can also lead to further damage or component failure in machines. With the right preparation and spray coating, you can prolong the life of any metal surface. Restoring it so it looks brand new whilst also adding a protective layer from [...]
There are a variety of different metal coatings in the engineering space. The key to finding the best solution for your substrate is to look directly at each metal coating individually. More precisely, their benefits and how they’re applied. No matter what substrate you are coating, metal coatings can be used to keep your [...]
In light of World Recycling Day (18th March 2022), we are exploring which metal coated products can be recycled in this Alphatek blog. Alphatek offers world-class metal spray coatings, thermal spray coatings and fluoropolymer coatings to a wide range of industries, including the automotive, print and paper, glass manufacturing and rail coatings industry. With [...]
Metal spray coating is also known as thermal spraying. In this Alphatek blog, we’ll look at what these terms mean and the processes that are involved. We’ll answer the question, ‘What is metal spray coating?’ and also tell you how you can get in touch with metal spray coating specialists. What Does Metal Spray Coating [...]
