Alleima, a manufacturer of high-quality advanced stainless steel and specialty alloys, industrial heaters, is investing in thermal spray technology. Thermal spraying enables coatings with specific properties that are crucial for improving products such as electrolyses for the production of green hydrogen. Green hydrogen, produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energy, plays a central role in the transition to a carbon-free economy. Thermal spraying enables the development and industrial production of key components in an electrolysis stack.
The technology will eventually make it possible to develop products that replace expensive material solutions. This will help to reduce the cost of electrolyser stacks, which in turn can promote the increased use of green hydrogen and thus reduce carbon emissions.
One of the advantages of thermal spraying is that it is a fast process and can be used in many different areas, depending on the base material used. Common materials include metals, metal alloys, composites, and ceramics. The coatings can protect components from wear and corrosion, and they can withstand high temperatures, making them ideal for industrial applications.