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Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 8:00 AM
EAP6.1

Influence of Industrial Gases on the Thermal Spray Process

W. Kroemmer, P. Heinrich, Linde AG, Unterschleissheim, Germany

The trend in thermal spraying is more and more towards a globally uniform level of high-grade spray coatings. It is therefore extremely important that auxiliaries such as spray materials or industrial gases undergo precise examination in order to exactly define their influence.
Based on their application, these auxiliary materials can always be supplied at the required purity level. In order to guarantee such high levels, the gas industry invests a great deal in analysis and supply concepts which ensure this purity from the tank or cylinder through to the point of delivery.
A further point is of particular significance in today’s business world. With ever-increasing raw material prices, it is absolutely essential that spray processes are optimized to the maximum. This is not only made possible by selecting the right system, but also by choosing the right gas and gas mixture.