Resources
Uniquecoat Products
1. Technical Documentation
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Operation manuals (M5, M4, M2, feeders, kiosks)
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Maintenance guides
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Safety instructions
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Gas supply requirements
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Troubleshooting guides
2. Datasheets & Specifications
3. Test Reports
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HVAF Coatings Research (Applied Using Uniquecoat M-Series Guns) ³
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M3 WC-10Co-4Cr Coating - Powder Amperit 558.059 (5–30 µm) - Bend Test
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i5 WC-10Co-4Cr Coating - Powder Amperit 554.067 (2–15 µm) ⁴
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Copper Coating Applied by SB500 HVAF Gun (Predecessor to M3) ⁶
¹ Courtesy of Longevity Coatings Corp.
² Courtesy of Oerlikon Metco
³ Courtesy of University West (Sweden)
⁴ Courtesy of Tocalo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
⁵ Courtesy of ACM Corp. (Japan)
⁶ Courtesy of Shinshu University (Japan)
4. Process Guides
5. Videos
M5
Spraying a Compacting Roll Using the M5
Application of a WC-based coating onto a compacting roll using the M5 gun.
Hot Grit Blasting a Corrugated Roll with the M5 Gun
Surface Preparation of a Corrugated Roll by Hot Grit Blasting with the M5 Gun
Spraying a Corrugated Roll with the M5 Gun
WC-based coating application on a corrugated roll using the M5 gun.
Hot Grit Blasting a Turbine Disc with the M5 Gun
Surface preparation of a turbine disc by hot grit blasting using the M5 gun.
Coating Application on a Turbine Disc Using the M5 Gun
Demonstration of Ni-based alloy coating application on a turbine disc using the M5 gun. A 300 µm coating thickness was achieved in only four passes.
Carbide Powder Stream of the M5 Gun
Demonstration of powder stream stability of the M5 gun in dual-stage combustion mode when spraying HVOF-grade Amperit 558.074 (15–45 µm).
Metal Alloy Powder Stream of the M5 Gun
Demonstration of powder stream stability of the M5 gun when spraying 1662-10 powder (15–45 µm) at a feed rate of 300 g/min, using a carrier gas flow of 35 L/min.
M4
Demo of M4 Spraying a Compacting Roll
Application of a WC-based coating onto a compacting roll using the M4 HVAF gun.
Demonstration of the stability of the M4 jet and powder stream when spraying Amperit 558.059 powder.
M3
Hot Grit Blasting a Gate Plate with the M3 Gun
Demonstration of hot grit blasting of a gate plate using the M3 HVAF gun with #150 alumina abrasive.
Spraying a Gate Plate with the M3 Gun
Application of CrC-75NiCr onto the edge of a parallel gate using the M3 gun.
Spraying a Coal-Crushing Roll with the M3 Gun
Application of Amperit 558.059 onto a coal-crushing roll using the M3 HVAF gun, producing a final coating thickness of 1.5 mm.
Spraying Fan Blades with the M3 Gun
Application of a WC-based HVAF coating onto power-plant fan blades using the M3 gun and Amperit 558.059 powder, producing a final thickness of 2.0 mm.
Spraying a Mud Rotor with the M3 Gun
Application of Amperit 558.059 powder onto a downhole mud rotor using the M3 gun.
M2
Spraying Valve Balls with the M2 Gun
Application of a CrC-75NiCr (5–30 µm) HVAF coating onto valve balls using the M2 gun.
M2H
This video demonstrates the stability of the Amperit 554.067 (2–15 µm) powder stream exiting the nozzle of the M2H gun at 180 g/min, providing the consistency required for high-quality Flash Carbide coatings.
Spraying a Grooved Press Roll Using the M2H Gun and V1 Powder Feeder
The video demonstrates coating application on a grooved press roll with M2H gun and V1 Powder Feeder
i7
Uniquecoat i7 HVAF Internal Spray Gun in Action
This video demonstrates internal hot grit blasting and the subsequent application of Amperit 554.067 powder onto the inner surface of a rotary airlock valve housing using the i7 gun.
Coating Application with the i7
Application of a 250 µm thick Amperit 554.067 coating onto the internal surface of a support ring using the i7 HVAF gun.
Hot Grit Blasting a Separating Screen with the i7
This video demonstrates the internal surface preparation of a separating screen using hot grit blasting with the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF Gun.
Spraying a Separating Screen with the i7
This video demonstrates the application of an Amperit 554.067 coating onto the inner diameter of a separating screen, following hot grit blasting, using the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun. The coating thickness is approximately 125 µm, applied at a spray rate of 8 kg/h.
Spraying CrC-25NiCr on a 120 mm ID with the i7
This video demonstrates hot grit blasting followed by the application of a CrC-25NiCr coating onto a 120 mm-diameter tube using the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun. The resulting 0.3 mm coating provides excellent wear and corrosion resistance under high-temperature operating conditions.
The i7 Powder Stream at 15 g/min
Powder stream of Amperit 558.059 exiting the nozzle of the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun at a feed rate of 15 g/min.
The i7 Powder Stream at 120 g/min
Powder stream of Amperit 558.059 exiting the nozzle of the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun at a feed rate of 120 g/min.
i5
Hot Grit Blasting and WC Coating of a 100 mm ID Tube with i5
This video demonstrates hot grit blasting of a tube’s 100 mm inner diameter using the Uniquecoat i5 HVAF gun, followed by the application of a WC-10Co-4Cr coating.
Powder Stream Exiting the Nozzle of the i5 Gun
This video shows the powder stream of a WC-based powder with a particle size of 2–10 µm exiting the nozzle of the Uniquecoat i5 HVAF gun at a powder feed rate of 5.1 kg/h.
V1
Hot Grit Blasting with the V1 Powder Feeder and the M3 Gun
Hot grit blasting of a coal-crushing roll using #150 alumina grit fed by the V1 powder feeder and sprayed with the M3 gun.
V4
This video shows the Amperit 558.074 (15–45 µm) powder stream exiting the Uniquecoat M4 HVAF gun, supplied by the V4 powder feeder at a feed rate of 150 g/min.
D2
Demo of D2 Delivering Amperit 554.067 Powder to the M2H HVAF Gun
The video illustrates the stable and continuous delivery of fine Amperit 554.067 powder from the D2 powder feeder to the M2H HVAF gun.
G4
Demo of the G4 Powder Pulse-Free Feeding Capability
A stream of ultra-fine WC-based powder (+2–15 µm) exiting a 2 mm injector connected to the G4 feeder at 180 g/min, illustrating the feeder’s smooth and pulse-free powder metering performance.
The G4- Fed i7 Powder Stream at 15 g/min
This video shows the Amperit 558.059 powder stream exiting the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun, supplied by the G4 feeder at a feed rate of 15 g/min.
The G4 - Fed i7 Powder Stream at 120 g/min
This video shows the Amperit 558.059 powder stream exiting the Uniquecoat i7 HVAF gun, supplied by the G4 feeder at a feed rate of 120 g/min.
Demo Showing G4 Feed Stability and the Advantages of the Powder Calibration Feature
This 15-minute video demonstrates the stability and accuracy of the G4 feeder during operation. The Setpoint can be directly compared with the actual powder feed rate throughout the run. During the demonstration, the operator adjusts the Setpoint, and the feeder responds almost instantly. This performance is enabled by the feeder’s powder calibration feature, which ensures precise and consistent powder delivery.
G10L
G10L Low Feed Rate Stability Demonstration with Metal-Alloy Powders
This video demonstrates the stable delivery of Stellite 6 (15–45 µm) metal-alloy powder through a 2 mm nozzle at multiple feed rates with a 10 L/min nitrogen carrier gas flow, supplied by the G10L powder feeder. The results highlight the G10L’s suitability for low-rate feeding of metal alloy powders - such as those used in precision laser cladding applications.
Showcasing the G10L Feeder’s Control Screen During Operation at Various Feed Rates
This demonstration video showcases the G10L feeder’s control screen during operation at various ultra-low feed rates of metal alloy Stellite 6 (15–45 µm). The footage is intentionally extended to allow close observation of feed-rate stability over time. It clearly demonstrates how the feeder’s electronics dynamically adjust motor speed to keep the actual feed rate aligned with the setpoint, ensuring precise and consistent powder delivery even at the lowest flow settings.
G10L Supplying Metal-Alloy 1662-10 Powder Through the M5 Gun at 300 g/min
The video shows the M5 jet and the pulseless powder stream of 1662-10 (15–45 µm) metal-alloy powder supplied by the G10L powder feeder at a feed rate of 300 g/min with a carrier gas flow of 35 L/min.
G10L Supplying Metal-Alloy 1662-10 Powder Through the M5 Gun at 100 g/min
The video shows the M5 jet and the pulseless powder stream of 1662-10 (15–45 µm) metal-alloy powder supplied by the G10L powder feeder at a feed rate of 100 g/min with a carrier gas flow of 30 L/min.
G10L Supplying Metal-Alloy 1662-10 Powder Through the M5 Gun at 60 g/min
The video shows the M5 jet and the pulseless powder stream of 1662-10 (15–45 µm) metal-alloy powder supplied by the G10L powder feeder at a feed rate of 60 g/min with a carrier gas flow of 20 L/min.
G10L Supplying Metal-Alloy 1662-10 Powder Through the M5 Gun at 10 g/min
The video shows the M5 jet and the pulseless powder stream of 1662-10 (15–45 µm) metal-alloy powder supplied by the G10L powder feeder at a feed rate of 60 g/min with a carrier gas flow of 15 L/min.
6. Downloads
M5 Brochure
7. FAQs
Uniquecoat HVAF Equipment & Technology - Frequently Asked Questions
Typical questions related to Uniquecoat HVAF equipment, operation, and thermal spray technology.
What is Uniquecoat Dual-Stage Combustion HVAF?
This bulletin provides a detailed explanation and schematics comparing single-stage and dual-stage combustion in the Uniquecoat HVAF process.
What is Flash Carbide Coating?
8. Warranty & Service