Scouring for better metal coating solutions for product protection is something manufacturers in the automotive industry are always doing. Doesn’t matter whether that’s protection against wear and tear or working damage.

Many of us have owned vehicles, and some of us have driven for what probably feels like a lifetime now. Safe to say that we’ve all more than likely experience corrosion or rust forming on our cars and thought it absolutely infuriating. Because, really, why does it have to spread so quickly?! The kind of damage it can do your car’s structure and appearance is like nothing else.

So we want to talk about the best metal coating solutions for the automotive industry, helping manufacturers preventing consumers from experiencing these issues later on in their vehicle’s life.

Why Are Metal Coatings Important?

Alphatek has a diverse range of metal coating solutions for the automotive industry. EGR valves, exterior panels, and turbochargers all need protecting. That’s something we can help you with. Our solutions include multiple coating types, including Hyperloy® Alloy Coatings, Hyperloy® Abradable Coatings, and Hyperloy® Triballoy Coatings.

Unfortunately, there’s actually a great deal of things that can contribute to the domino of damage to a vehicle. Dirt, bird droppings, acid rain, dead insects and even tree sap. Some quite unusual things you wouldn’t even suspect. They can all eat away at components of a vehicle, and certain things like exposure to sea salt or gravel can greatly increase corrosion processes.

A good, regular car wash is a good way to lower the effect and potential downtime further down the path. Once a week is good enough but you can wash it as often as you’d like. Even though it doesn’t seem like it, washing your vehicle regularly actually helps to preserve its applications. It removes most of the contaminants which will cause damage if left unmanaged.

Preventing corrosion is one of the most important things to do when it comes to vehicles. When corrosion sets in, it can affect the way the machine operates – braking system, fuel, electronic systems. Although external body corrosion is visible, what happens internally is not. At least, not until it’s too late.

Different Kinds Of Metal Coating

At Alphatek, we appreciate every engineering challenge a customer or client brings to us and we aim to deliver above their expectations. We’ll advise on the most ideal thermal spray coating for you based on what you need.

Our range is extensive:

  • HYPERLOY® Thermal Spray Coatings range
  • HYPERTRAK® Thermal Spray Traction Optimised Coatings
  • HYPERSLIP® Fluoropolymer Coating range
  • HYPERFLON® Combination Thermal Sprayed and Fluoropolymer Coatings combined to deliver an even wider range of surface properties
  • HYPERSEAL®
  • HYPERFINISH Coating Finishing Services

What Method Is Best For Steel?

In the world we live in, with constant developments within technologically, architecture, and construction, it’s easy to see why steel is one of the most used metals worldwide. It’s durable, has tensile strength, and is incredibly tough in multiple different types of applications.

Plus, it’s cost-effective and flexible with metal coatings; they only complement the original use of steel. Because of this, it’s incredibly crucial that steel is protected as much as possible. Sometimes that means putting a metal coating on it to act as a barrier film for extra protection.

Actually, we have another blog on this topic which may be beneficial to you getting a better understanding of how our thermal spray coatings affect steel applications within industries.

Coating Specialists In Manchester

When customers are buying from automobile companies, they want quality and longevity. They don’t want their vehicle to be experiencing struggles shortly after purchase. Ensuring this is key for manufacturers which is why they often decide to use efficient automotive coatings. They’ll help to expand the lifespan of critical components whilst enhancing the performance overall.

At Alphatek, helping out customers make informed decisions is one of our aims. We want to make sure they’re fully satisfied with the choices they make. A low cost option makes sense as a business decision, however, investing in higher quality coatings to reduce downtime (which will add up!) is better when it comes to the automotive industry.

High quality coatings mean less maintenance and more reliability.

Reach Out to Alphatek

You can’t cut corners to produce the best. There are no shortcuts. And at Alphatek, we have more than 100 years collectively of coating experience.

Over the years we’ve worked very closely with our customers, developing products and services that provide only the best. Best value, best solutions. First time, every time. Not to mention that our stress-free service is suitable to everyone.

If you’re searching for specialists in Metal Spraying and Thermal Spray Coatings, you’ve found the,. Call us directly on 01706 821 021 or message our inbox via postbox@alphatek.co.uk.

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