Air Products' New Thermal Spray Cooling Technology Takes off with Delta Air Lines
April 14 2008 - 12:12PM
PR Newswire (US)
R&D Collaboration Leads to Industrial Gas Contract Win LEHIGH
VALLEY, Pa., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products'
(NYSE:APD) new Thermal Spray Cooling Technology -- which uses
cryogenic nitrogen vapor (-320 degrees Fahrenheit) to maintain part
temperature during thermal spray coating applications -- is
enabling Delta Air Lines, Inc. to apply quality coatings on
critical aircraft parts more effectively and economically than with
traditional methods. Additionally, the success of this
technological collaboration assisted Air Products in winning a
contract to supply Delta's Technical Operations Facility in
Atlanta, Ga. with all of its bulk nitrogen, argon, oxygen and
hydrogen needs. "Delta gave us parameters on how they wanted the
machine to think and act, and we designed a thermal spray cooling
system to meet their specifications," said Matt Thayer, senior
principal engineer, Commercial Technology at Air Products. Air
Products' Thermal Spray Cooling Technology is an automated
cryogenic gas cooling system that is being used by Delta's HVOF
(high velocity oxygen fuel) thermal spray department to coat
critical wear parts, such as rotating engine parts and landing
gear. By eliminating the need for inter-pass cooling breaks, the
Air Products cooling system has enabled Delta to reduce by as much
as 50 percent the spray-coating time, amount of feed powder
sprayed, and the volume of gases consumed in the coating of its
landing gear axles. Air Products' U.S. patent-pending cooling
technology also offers environmental and product quality
improvements. The technology has enabled a tungsten carbide cobalt
coating to be more cost-effectively substituted for traditional
chrome plating, which can generate a potential carcinogen at high
temperatures. In addition, the new technology minimizes the
undesired thermal softening of coated parts by reducing the
temperature fluctuations and the duration of the coating process.
"This is another great example of what Air Products does best,"
said Thayer. "We listen carefully to our customers so we can
understand their challenges and needs, and then work closely with
them to find a solution. We look forward to working with Delta on
this emerging technology by continuing to improve it and expand its
use within their facility." Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves
customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets
worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and
specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services.
Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key
growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen,
home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced
coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its
innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety
and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10
billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees
around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products
CONTACT: Media: Debbie Bauer, +1-610-481-8061, ; or Investors:
Nelson Squires, +1-610-481-7461, Web site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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