Cold Spraying

Cold spray bonds metal or ceramic powders to a surface using a high velocity stream of nitrogen or helium gas preheated to relatively low temperatures (up to 1000°C or 1800°F), but below the melting point of the powder. The process accelerates the particles to supersonic velocities, causing the particles to embed and form a strong bond onto the intended surface. This technology is especially effective for repairing worn parts in addition to adding unique coatings to manufactured parts.

Air Products offers a variety of technical services, gas-based solutions and a full line of industrial gases—oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, helium and various gas blends for small and large volume users. Our applications engineers can work with you to understand your cold spray operation and recommend improvements that can help you optimize gas use and improve product quality.

Industrial Gases from a Global Leader

In cold spray coating applications, the consistent supply and purity of industrial gases are key factors for applying the high-quality coatings your end users demand. As a leading industrial gas company, we bring years of experience in gas supply and safety to help you improve your operation’s performance.

Reliable and secure supply of industrial gases

Multi-plant network with primary production plants and secondary product sources to maintain a reliable supply

Global leading manufacturer of nitrogen oxygen and argon

Global leader supplying liquid and compressed nitrogen, oxygen, and argon in a variety of purities and concentrations

Excellent record of meeting on-time needs

24/7 Inventory Management Services to create a supply replenishment plan based on current and future production schedule

Industry leader in safety

Nothing is more important to us than the safety and well-being of our operating communities

Technical support when you need it

Experienced technical teams across the globe can provide supply and technology solutions to meet your unique needs

World-class customer service

Our approach to customer relationships is based on understanding your needs first

Own and operate hundreds of gas plants worldwide

Over 75 years of experience in designing and operating industrial gas plants to help you determine the best supply mode

World's leading producer and supplier of helium

World leader supplying compressed gas and liquid helium in a variety of purities and concentrations

Get in touch with our technical experts

Let us help you optimize argon usage to improve quality and increase efficiency and yield.

Aluminum metal pipes and abstract technological components that could be repaired using cold spray

Cold Spraying Solutions and Expertise

Helium – high heat transfer coefficient and thermal conductivity, and allows a significantly higher sonic velocity than nitrogen; used as a carrier gas in cold spray applications.
Nitrogen – a economical powder carrier gas in cold spray applications.
Our application engineers can help you select a supply system to meet your pressure and volume requirements.

Air Products technical expert in discussion with a customer

Industrial Gas Audits and Leak Detection Services

Audits and leak detection services can be comprehensive assessments of the entire gas supply system, or specific to gas or process equipment that use the gas.

Additional Services

Gases

Air Products gases, typically provided in gaseous and liquid form, enable customers in a wide range of industries to improve their environmental performance, product quality, and productivity.

Helium

An inert gas for cryogenic, heat transfer, shielding, leak detection, analytical and lifting applications

Nitrogen

Useful as a gas, for its inert properties, and as a liquid for cooling and freezing. Virtually any industry can benefit from its unique properties to improve yields, optimize performance and make operations safer.