Rokide™

F.W. Gartner has developed new materials, process methods and controls that make the Rokide™ thermal spray coating system one of the most advanced ceramic spray systems today.

In the Rokide™ thermal spray coating system, coating material in the form of a ceramic rod (i.e., chromium, zirconium and aluminum oxides), is fed into an oxygen-fuel flame and melted. Compressed air atomizes and accelerates the molten particles onto the substrate. One benefit of the Rokide™ thermal spray coating system is that it can be used in close quarters or where target efficiencies are critical. Many clients prefer this process due to its consistently high wear resistance in piston service.

The Rokide™ system presents the following advantages:

• Ceramic rods have extreme corrosion and wear resistance.
• Can be used in very close quarters.
• Hand-held system that can be taken to the job.
• High target efficiencies.
• Proven effectiveness for piston wear resistance.