Thermal Spray Powder

Polymet offers thermal spray powder for High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) systems. These HVOF tungsten carbide powder materials offer high density, low porosity, and high bond strength.

See our products below to find out more including applications and a competitor cross reference guide.

HVOF Thermal Spray Powder

All powders are agglomerated and sintered

Products

PMET #	competitor equivalents	description
PMET 88-12	1342VM, Woka 3102, Amperit 518	WC 12Co HVOF Powder
PMET 86-10-4	1350VM, Woka 3652, Amperit 558	WC 10Co 4CR HVOF Powder
PMET 90-10	1310VM, Woka 3302	WC-10Ni HVOF Powder
PMET 83-17	1343VM Woka 3202, Amperit 526	WC-17Co Powder

PMET 88-12

WC 12CO Tungsten Carbide Powder

Details

88% WC 12% Co (Agglomerated and Sintered)

-45/+15 µm

PMET 88-12 (WC 12CO) is a tungsten carbide powder for HVOF thermal spray coatings. It has excellent low-temperature wear properties, a dense coating with minimal oxidation and great corrosion resistance. It has as service environment up to 900°F (482°C).

Applications

Cross References

TAFA Praxair: 1342VM
Sulzer Metco: Metco 5812, Woka 3201
H.C. Starck: Amperit® 518

	CR	NI	SI	C	MN	P	S	CU	FE
MIN	18.00	34.00	1.00	–	–	–	–	–	Balance
MAX	20.00	37.00	1.50	0.08	2.00	0.03	0.03	1.00

Data Sheet

SDS

PMET 86-10-4

WC 10CO 4CR Tungsten Carbide Powder

Details

86% WC 10% Co 4% Cr (Agglomerated and Sintered)

-45/+15 µm

PMET 86-10-4 (WC 10CO 4CR) is a tungsten carbide powder for HVOF thermal spray coatings. This powder has a dense particle structure with carbides that produce a finer microstructure and a dense, smooth coating finish. It also has great flowability characteristics and is appropriate for erosive and abrasive wear applications. It has a service environment up to 850°F (450°C).

Applications:

Cross reference:

TAFA Praxair: 1350VM
Sulzer Metco: Metco® 5847
H.C. Starck: Amperit® 558, 554

	CR	NI	SI	C	MN	P	S	CU	FE
MIN	18.00	34.00	1.00	–	–	–	–	–	Balance
MAX	20.00	37.00	1.50	0.08	2.00	0.03	0.03	1.00

Data Sheet

SDS

PMET 90-10

WC-10NI Tungsten Carbide Powder

Details

90% WC 10% Ni (Agglomerated and Sintered)

-45/+15 µm

PMET90-10 (WC-10NI) is a tungsten carbide powder for HVOF thermal spray coatings. It is a better alternative to WC-Co for corrosion protection. This powder has great low-temperature wear properties and excellent deposition efficiency. It produces a hard, abrasive coating and has a service environment up to 900°F (842°C).

Applications:

Oil Field Equipment
Ball Valves in Oxidizing Environments
Gate Valves
Pump Components
Other Erosion, Abrasion, & Sliding Wear Applications

Cross Reference:

TAFA Praxair: 1310VM
Sulzer Metco: Woka® 3302, 3303

	CR	NI	SI	C	MN	P	S	CU	FE
MIN	18.00	34.00	1.00	–	–	–	–	–	Balance
MAX	20.00	37.00	1.50	0.08	2.00	0.03	0.03	1.00

Data Sheet

SDS

PMET 83-17

WC-17 CO Tungsten Carbide Powder

Details

83% WC 17% Co (Agglomerated and Sintered)

-45/+15 µm

PMET 83-17 (WC 17CO) is a tungsten carbide powder for HVOF thermal spray coatings. It has a higher Co level that provides better toughness, impact strength, and ductility than the popular WC-12Co. The dense structure of the powder provides superior coating density and increased powder flow. It produces an abrasive coating with a service environment up to 900°F (482°C).

Applications:

Cross reference: