Tape Solutions for Thermal Spray

Growth in the aerospace, automotive, healthcare and other end-use industries is expected to drive demand in the thermal spray coating market in the coming years, making it essential that suppliers provide consistent material solutions that enhance quality and efficiency. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist adhesive tapes designed to perform in various thermal spray coating processes, from grit blasting to high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF). Featuring highly conformable backings engineered to maximise abrasion resistance and leave clean edges upon removal, the high-temperature adhesive used on these products ensures reliable holding power during use and clean adhesive removal, reducing post-spray rework. Many thermal spray masking tapes are approved for use on various Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and GE specifications.

Thermal Spray Masking Tape Options

A wide variety of thermal spray masking tapes are available, including silicone rubber-coated glass cloth, multi-layer, foil, and glass cloth. 

• Silicone rubber-coated glass cloth tapes provide an ideal balance between several key properties. The silicone rubber layer supports thermal spray coatings, deflecting off the masking tape while maintaining excellent conformability, moderate abrasion resistance and clean masking edges. These tapes are often used throughout grit blasting and thermal coating steps, eliminating the expense associated with reapplying another layer of tape.
• Thick, multi-ply tapes are frequently used in the most demanding thermal spray processes, such as HVOF. While these tape configurations compromise conformability compared to thinner single-ply tapes, they deliver the abrasion and burn-through resistance required for high-temperature and high spray velocity applications.
• Foil tapes are highly conformable for parts with complex geometries or hard-to-reach areas, while offering excellent abrasion resistance. They maintain clean edges upon removal and are designed with clean removal adhesive.
• Glass cloth tapes are the most cost-effective thermal spray masking products available. They can be used as a base masking layer in high-temperature and high-pressure spray operations, or as the primary layer in less demanding processes. Glass cloth tapes are among the most conformable types of tape available for thermal spray applications.

Thermal Spray Supporting Equipment & Integrated Thermal Spray Systems

Saint-Gobain® Coating Solutions offers a complete range of thermal spray guns, supporting equipment and integrated thermal spray systems that deliver optimal deposit efficiency and high-quality coatings for cost-effective protection across a variety of applications. Available in plasma spray and flame spray options, Saint-Gobain thermal spray products provide wear-resistant coatings that also offer electrical insulating and thermal barrier properties to extend service life and enhance the performance of industrial components.

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