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When it comes to high-diffusion coating and processing, protecting specific areas of alloy and superalloy parts is crucial. This is where maskant materials come in.

Maskant materials are commonly used in the aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturing industries to act as a barrier and protect surfaces from paint, plating or etching during processing.

APV Engineered Coatings offers superior maskant materials that are formulated to meet the specific requirements of various industries. Our innovative solutions ensure optimal performance and protection against damage and corrosion during processing.

Learn more about our maskant material products and why you should partner with us for your next project.

Maskant Materials We Manufacture

At APV, we offer a diverse range of maskant materials, each designed to ensure optimal performance and protection. Whether its a high-temperature coating, low-temperature powder, moldable putty, flexible tape, or user-friendly slurry, APV can develop a masking system to meet your needs.

Preforms

Preforms are custom-shaped maskants that fit precisely over the parts needing protection. They are particularly useful for complex geometries, ensuring that even the most intricate sections are adequately shielded.

Our preforms are crafted from materials that withstand high temperatures and aggressive chemical environments, providing reliable protection throughout the coating process.

Binders

Binders are essential in forming durable and resilient maskant layers. They help in adhering maskants to the substrate, ensuring they stay in place during processing.

Our binders boast impeccable formulation to resist breakdown under extreme conditions, maintaining their integrity and effectiveness throughout the coating cycle.

Maskant Strippers

After the coating process is complete, removing the maskant without damaging the underlying material is crucial.

APV designs strippers for the efficient and clean removal of maskants. They dissolve or peel off the maskant layer, leaving the protected areas intact and free from residue.

This ease of removal ensures that parts are ready for their next stage of production with minimal downtime.

Common Applications

Our maskant materials are designed for a wide range of applications. With our R&D-backed formulations, we ensure precise protection across various coating processes, including:

  • High-Temperature Diffusion Coatings: Our maskants withstand temperatures above 1500°F (815°C), providing reliable protection for parts exposed to extreme heat during diffusion coating.
  • Low-Temperature Diffusion Coatings: For processes below 1500°F (815°C), our maskants offer excellent shielding, ensuring that only the targeted areas are coated.
  • Pure CVD Coatings: Our maskant materials are ideal for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes, protecting critical surfaces while allowing precise coating application.
  • Aluminum Alloy Diffusion Coatings: Specifically formulated for aluminum alloys, our maskants ensure that only the necessary areas are treated, maintaining the integrity of the rest of the part.
  • Maskant Slurry Making: We provide high-quality materials for creating maskant slurries, ensuring consistency and performance in your masking applications.
  • Maskant Slurry Dilution: Our products include solutions for diluting maskant slurries to achieve the desired viscosity and application properties.
  • Maskant Stripping: After the coating process, our strippers efficiently remove the maskants, leaving the protected areas clean and intact, ready for further processing.

These applications demonstrate the versatility and reliability of our maskant materials in maintaining the precision and quality of high-value components across various industries.

Why Partner With APV?

Choosing APV Engineered Coatings as your partner offers numerous benefits, thanks to our comprehensive capabilities and commitment to excellence.

Advanced Coating Technologies

Our team of chemical engineers and technical experts leverage the latest technologies to develop innovative coating solutions. We continuously invest in research and development to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Contract Manufacturing Solutions

APV offers turnkey production and distribution services. Our manufacturing facility, equipped with over 300 pieces of advanced equipment, can handle projects ranging from small specialty mixes to large-scale production.

As an EPA-registered facility certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards, we ensure that quality is at the forefront of everything we do.

Custom Projects

We understand that each project is unique. The knowledgeable and personable staff at APV work closely with you to deliver optimum solutions in unprecedented time frames.

Share the details of your custom coating project with us, and we’ll respond promptly to bring your objectives to fruition.

Partner With APV Today

At APV Engineered Coatings, we offer a comprehensive range of preforms, binders, and strippers designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries. Partnering with us means benefiting from our advanced technologies, custom solutions, and commitment to quality.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your masking needs and enhance your production processes.