A technology that reduces process time, and offers better surface properties at a very competitive cost is bound to change the dynamics of the $3.8 billion metal cladding market. MesoCoat’s CermaClad™ process is a high speed cladding process for large areas that clads 15-100X faster, is cost competitive, and offers better metallurgical properties than the competitive weld or laser cladding processes. CermaClad™ technology utilizes a high intensity light source, which is effectively an artificial sun captured in a quartz and aluminum reflector to rapidly fuse CRA, metal, and ceramic coatings on steel pipes, plates and bars. The speed of this process would ensure that metal cladding can match the line speed of steel mills; and reduce lead times for clad pipes, plates and bars by 75-80%, thereby exceeding industry expectations. CermaClad™ technology is utilized to protect large surface areas against highly caustic and corrosive environments; where wear and corrosion limits the life of metals.
CermaClad™ process and cladding materials addresses the needs of the rapidly growing $3.8 billion global cladding market. Experts estimate that a less expensive, and faster cladding process will increase the global metal cladding market by 100% in the next three years to $7.6 billion, this increase will be driven by significant investments being made by oil and gas companies in deep water projects.
CermaClad™ is a high energy density fusion cladding process for large area applications where corrosion and/or wear limit the life of metal structures. CermaClad™ technology utilizes a high intensity light source, which is effectively an artificial sun captured in a reflector to rapidly fuse metal and cermet coatings on steel pipes, plates and bars.
