Repels welding spatter and cuts costs

This dry film is easy to apply, dries in seconds and adheres well to contact tips, shrouds, welding nozzles and jigs, the company claims. It is sprayed directly onto degreased surfaces from an aerosol can, creating a ceramic coating that prevents adhesion of welding spatter for up to eight hours without the need for re-application. The use of Ceramic Shield therefore minimises the downtime that is traditionally needed to remove spatter build up. Users have apparently reported productivity gains of up to 10% and a reduction in the cost of consumables by up to 70%. After the shift, a gentle tap on the welding torch removes minor spatter build up and the equipment is then ready for a top up coat. There's no need for expensive and environmental hazardous chemicals to release the spatter. Another advantage is that the spray provides both physical and thermal protection, both of which increase the service life of welding equipment. The quality of the weld seam is also enhanced as the shroud remains spatter free and the gas flow is not interrupted. Laser and plasma cutting nozzles are particularly sensitive to spatter so an application of Ceramic Shield is all that's needed to ensure the machining process is unimpaired, the company says. The coating also projects jigs, fixtures and fittings against spatter for up to a week and can equally be used on power cables, sensors and other metal components for the same purpose.