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Hastalloy C276 Catchpot overlay
This overlay was done with IRS JB159 which is excellent for withstanding acids. As you can see this is quite a difficult procedure, but one IRS has mastered over the years.
Traction Motor Parts
We refurbish all parts of Rolling stock traction motors at IRS !!!
GEMINIS GE-1200-5
Well IRS add a new machine to compliment the large machines we already have!!!
15th November Ceramic Coatings !!
IRS Keeping History on the Road
At IRS it's not just about supporting industry but also helping the individual. An inquiry came in from Phil asking us if it was at all possible to reclaim the axle bearing location diameter on his...
Impellers C276 Coated March 16
Impeller being Coated with Hastalloy C276 HVOF Process As you can see the hastalloy looks good when finished and works perfectly in the environment it's...
PTA Video 30th November 16
PTA (Plasma Transferred Arc ) Process that can produce welds using powders instead of...
(HVOF) High Velocity Oxygen Fuel Thermal Spraying
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel Thermal Spraying, or HVOF for short, is a thermal spray coating process which relies on a high velocity but low temperature procedure to create extremely dense and strong...
Working with Major Pump Repairers & Utilities
HVOF BORE SPRAY !!! 30th November 16
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermal Spray Coatings
Thermal spraying is the process by which a coating is applied to a material via the coating material being heated until it becomes molten and then being sprayed onto the substrate where it...
Beginners Guide To Thermal Spray Systems
Here at IRS Surfacing Technologies Ltd we are proud to be specialists in many forms of surfacing technologies, just one of which being thermal spray systems. But what exactly is a thermal spray...
Component Reclamation Via Thermal Spray Processes
One of the many reasons that people choose to utilise thermal spray processes is the reclamation and refurbishment of components that are worn or damaged and no longer viable in their current state....
Working with Major Pump Repairers
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IRS Keeping History on the Road
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Impeller Repair Services
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2/11/16 Rotary Valves rebuilt with Stellite 12 and ground !!! All at IRS !!!
COVID – 19 Update
Update from IRS Surfacing Technologies LTD We are currently still open and working to support all key industries to help to keep them running. As you will all appreciate we have strict rules in...
What is Flame Spraying?
Flame spraying is a thermal spray process that creates quality coatings using heat to melt materials that are usually in powder, ceramic rod or wire form. This type of thermal spray method is cost...