Praxair Surface Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Praxair Inc, has announced the completion of a major expansion in its Indianapolis-based ceramic coating facility, which is used to coat aircraft engine components for General Electric (GE).
Representatives from Praxair Surface Technologies and GE–Aviation attended a commissioning ceremony at the facility, where the capacity has been expanded by over 50%.
Using GE licensed technology Praxair Surface Technologies is now supplying increased volumes of Electron Beam – Physical Vapour Deposited ceramic coatings which provide state-of-the-art thermal barrier protection to critical engine components.
“We’re very pleased to have expanded our long-standing relationship with GE by making this additional investment in EB-PVD ceramic coatings,” said Mark Gruninger, President of Praxair Surface Technologies.
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