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RNS Number : 1394I  Hardide PLC  26 March 2024

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26 March 2024

 

Hardide plc

 

("Hardide" or "the Group" or "the Company")

 

Hardide Coatings Launches First Product in New Ready Coated Component Range

 

Hardide (AIM:HDD), the provider of advanced surface coating technology, has
launched the first in a new range of ready coated and enhanced components with
a copper nozzle used in High-Velocity Oxy Fuel ("HVOF") thermal spray coating.

 

The tungsten/tungsten carbide-based Hardide chemical vapour deposition ("CVD")
coating is proven to extend the operational life of HVOF thermal spray copper
nozzles by 5 to 40 times when spraying carbide or metallic-based powders.

 

The extremely hard and homogeneous properties of the Hardide coating minimise
pickup inside the nozzle when spraying metallic materials. This prevents
material dislodging and forming a defect in the HVOF coating, therefore
improving coating quality, reducing downtime and the cost of spraying. The
life of the ready coated nozzles spraying metallic materials is extended up to
40 times compared to uncoated nozzles. When spraying carbide powders, the
Hardide coating extends the life of the nozzles by 5 times.

 

Moreover, the reduced need for nozzle changes decreases the risk of breaking
the water circuit, while fewer clogs in the nozzle reduce the chances of
defects like spits or unmelted powder clusters in the coating, thereby
eliminating the need for rework.

 

The Hardide coating is compatible with a wide range of coating materials used
in HVOF processes, allowing for seamless integration with existing coating
systems.

 

The Company has been trialling the product with a global Original Equipment
Manufacturer ("OEM") in the US and coating services companies in Germany and
Italy. The copper nozzles will be manufactured in Germany and coated at
Hardide's UK manufacturing facility for shipping globally.

 

Steve Paul, Interim CEO of Hardide commented: "This is an extremely exciting
new product development which offers significant performance, cost and
environmental advantages to users of HVOF equipment. By Hardide coating the
internal diameter of copper nozzles used in thermal spraying, our enhanced
component offers superior wear resistance and reduced pickup. This
significantly extends the working life of the part thus improving productivity
and reducing the spraying cost. We have had a lot of interest from OEMs and
thermal spray companies in transforming the performance and durability of
their HVOF spray equipment and we were pleased to ship our first production
orders this week.

 

"This is the first in a range of ready coated copper nozzles of varying sizes
and other OEM equipment which we intend to launch on an ongoing basis."

 

www.hardide.com

 

 Enquiries:
 Hardide plc                             Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353 830

 Jackie Heddle, Communications Manager

 IFC Advisory                            Tel: +44 (0) 20 3934 6630

 Graham Herring

 Florence Chandler

 

About Hardide Coatings

Hardide Coatings (AIM: HDD) develops, manufactures and applies advanced
technology tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix coatings to a wide range of
engineering components. Its patented technology is unique in combining in one
material, a mix of toughness and resistance to abrasion, erosion and
corrosion; together with the ability to coat accurately interior surfaces and
complex geometries. The material is proven to offer dramatic improvements in
component life, particularly when applied to components that operate in very
aggressive environments. This results in cost savings through reduced downtime
and increased operational efficiency. Customers include leading companies
operating in the energy sectors, valve and pump manufacturing, industrial gas
turbine, precision engineering and aerospace industries. The company has
manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA.

 

 

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