Experts in the application of anticorrosive treatments by metallization

Metallization, also known as flame thermal spraying, is a thermal spray technique in which an oxy-fuel flame melts the feedstock material (in the form of powder or wire). A propellant gas then projects the molten particles onto the substrate. This process is commonly used for corrosion protection (with materials like zinc and aluminum alloys) and wear resistance. The term originates from the English "flame spray", making it the oldest thermal spray technology, invented by Max Ulrich Schoop in 1942. Thermal spraying is a surface treatment technique used in component manufacturing. It consists of projecting tiny molten, semi-molten, hot, or even cold particles ("cold spray") onto a surface. These particles accumulate and bond, forming a protective layer. The primary goal is to enhance the surface properties of parts exposed to extreme conditions of friction, wear, heat, and mechanical stress. Thermal spraying is widely used across multiple industries, including:Automotive: Engine valves, Aerospace: Turbine engines, Gas Turbines: Blades and components, Printing Industry: Rollers and cylinders, Medical Field: Implants, Marine & Petrochemical: Coatings for metal surfaces exposed to harsh environmen In some Latin American countries, thermal spraying is referred to as "Termo-Rociado", a literal translation of "thermal spray" in English.