When components fail, the costs mount fast. More downtime. More repairs. More disruption.
Alphatek exists to change that. For over 25 years we’ve specialised in thermal spray coatings that extend component life, cut repeat repairs, and keep critical assets in service for longer. From switch rails to offshore drilling tools, we design coatings that take the punishment so your equipment doesn’t have to.
We’re thermal spray coating specialists with deep experience across industries where failure is not an option.
Every project is backed by in-house metallurgy, strict quality control, and approvals to the standards our clients need.
Alphatek offers a full portfolio of coating technologies:
Our coatings are engineered to extend asset life, reduce maintenance workload, and lower whole-life costs.
One of the most failure-prone components on the rail network is the switch rail. Side wear eats away at steel, creating a constant cycle of inspections, welds, and replacements.
We worked with Network Rail to create a coating that tackles this head-on. HYPERTRAXS® GR8 is a tungsten carbide coating, fully approved for national use, that extends switch rail life, reduces interventions, and frees up crews for other priorities.
At Alphatek, our strength lies in experience, proof, and capability. With decades of cross-industry expertise, we’ve built solutions that stand up in the harshest environments. Our results are independently proven in the rail network, where coatings like HYPERTRAXS® GR8 deliver measurable performance gains. Certified and approved by leading authorities, our work meets the highest standards of safety and quality. And with dedicated facilities designed for large-scale coating projects, we have the resources and infrastructure to deliver consistent results at scale.
With over 25 years across oil & gas, automotive, rail, and more, Alphatek applies proven technologies to new challenges. Our wide experience ensures coatings built to handle the toughest conditions.
Our coatings succeed in real-world service, not just labs. HYPERTRAXS® GR8 has been fully approved by Network Rail, delivering measurable gains in switch rail life and reliability.
We meet strict quality standards with certifications and approvals from major industry bodies. Clients can trust that our coatings comply with regulations and perform to specification.
Our purpose-built sites handle projects of any scale, equipped with advanced spray systems, metallurgy expertise, and rigorous quality control for consistent, high-performance results.
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