Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC)

Thermal Spray Process to Achieve Thermal Barrier Coating

Here at Hayden Corporation, we bring over 100 years of experience to bear, as we research and develop our range of industrial products and services. This is evident in our range of thermal spray coatings, designed to assist our industry clients as they get more from their components and materials.

The thermal barrier coating is one of these innovative solutions that we offer to our customers. Forming a robust and reliable thermal barrier, the spray coating enhances the heat tolerance and wear resistivity of a number of sensitive components and materials, even under extreme temperatures.

Applications of Thermal Barrier Coating

The Hayden Corporation Thermal Barrier Coating is designed with industry professionals and their needs in mind. Robust enough to stand the test of time and formulated to provide protection against the extremes of heat and pressure found in the aviation industry and other sectors, the coating achieves excellence across a number of different applications.

Discover more below as we examine a few of these applications in more detail.

Protecting Aircraft Engine Components

One of the most common applications of a thermal barrier spray is in the aviation industry, specifically in the maintenance of turbine engines. These turbine engines are placed under immense heat stress during operation, and this is particularly true for any turbine components deployed in the combustion area of the engine. 

The spray barrier increases the wear-resistivity of components, allowing turbine engines to stay functioning at their best for longer. This saves considerable amounts of money for aviation firms, as well as enhancing the safety and reliability of their plans.

Increasing the Efficiency of Aviation Turbine Engines

Technology is rapidly evolving in the aviation sector, as manufacturers and operators seek to increase capability while scaling back on the use of fossil fuels. This has led to increased combustion temperature in turbine engines, in turn leading to huge increases in heat stress. Metal alloy turbine components struggle to cope with this heat stress and their usable lifespans are reduced as a result.

With the spray barrier applied, greater efficiency can easily be achieved, making life easier for aviation engine designers and manufacturers. Thermal barrier materials such as yttria-stabilized zirconia and oxide ceramics work to increase the heat tolerance of the metal alloy components so that greater temperatures can be applied without compromising on safety.

Managing Exhaust Heat Transfer

When exhaust heat escapes from an internal combustion engine, it can cause damage to surrounding materials or components. As engine performance increases, so do the temperatures that components are subjected to. This makes the management of exhaust heat transfer critical in extending the lifespan of sensitive components.

Applying the spray to exhaust components manages this heat transfer. This both increases the wear resistivity of the exhaust components themselves and protects any other components from damage caused by unmanaged heat release.

Protecting Other Components Under High Heat Stress

The spray can be applied to other components that are deployed in high heat environments. The coating bonds to the surface of the material to form a highly resistant layer that prevents heat damage and stress for longer.

Across all applications, the advantage of the thermal spray coating is the same. The heat tolerance of the material is increased and components can be deployed in the field for an extended amount of time.

Deploy The Hayden Corporation Thermal Barrier Coating on Your Next Project

To see for yourself how this thermal barrier coating can revolutionize the way you protect components and materials, request a quote today. Our team is on hand via phone or online to answer any questions you may have.  Contact us today.