Hayden Corporation has been applying thermal spray coatings since 1919 — a long runway of experience that shows up in the work we do for North Carolina customers today. Every part comes with its own mix of operating conditions, so instead of forcing one process onto every job, we keep a full range of thermal spray options in-house and pick the one that actually fits.

HVOF Coating (High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel): HVOF produces coatings with outstanding bond strength, hardness, and wear resistance — a go-to for components that see heavy service. Common North Carolina uses include hard chrome replacement, roll surfacing, cutting edges, and other high-wear surfaces where long service life matters.

Flame Spray and Arc Spray Services: These processes melt coating material and propel it onto the part to form a dense, well-bonded layer. They're widely used when the objective is corrosion resistance, added wear protection, electrical conductivity, or thermal insulation. For qualifying North Carolina projects — usually larger parts or on-site work — flame spray and arc spray may be available as field service; let us know the details and we'll tell you whether it's an option.

Plasma Coating: Plasma spraying applies material using ionized gas at very high temperatures, yielding dense and highly durable finishes. It's especially useful for high-melting-point materials like ceramics and is often the right answer when strength, wear resistance, and insulation all need to come from the same coating.

Spray and Fuse Coatings: A post-application fusing step produces a true metallurgical bond between the coating and the base material, resulting in a surface with toughness and corrosion resistance well beyond what conventional thermal spray processes deliver.

Hayden Corporation brings industry-leading laser cladding to North Carolina manufacturers and repair shops, with all cladding work completed at our West Springfield, MA shop. Our automated laser deposition systems support both OEM production and component restoration, delivering overlays with clean edge definition, smooth surface finishes, and strong metallurgical bonding. That precision is what lets us meet the tight tolerances and detailed specifications North Carolina industrial work often demands.

Advantages of Laser Cladding:

Increased Wear Resistance: Depositing high-performance alloys with laser precision meaningfully boosts a part's resistance to wear and abrasion, extending its usable life.

Strong Corrosion Protection: The dense, uniform layer produced by laser cladding acts as a real barrier — useful for North Carolina equipment exposed to chemicals, moisture, or otherwise reactive environments.

Better Heat Tolerance: Laser-applied coatings improve thermal stability, helping parts keep their strength and dimensional accuracy during high-temperature operation.