Surface Coating Protects Wave Power System

Exceptional corrosion resistance is required for the custom valve and manifold components of the Pelamis wave power generation system.

The Armourcote division of Surface Technology plc and specialist hydraulics components manufacturer Sun Hydraulics both based in Coventry UK, have worked closely together on the development of a new multi-layer anti-corrosion and anti-wear surface coating, ''TriCem 3800'', specifically to protect vital hydraulic components used in the innovative ''Pelamis'' wave power ...

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