Alamo Supply Company

Powder Information

Type	Material	Description	Applications
METALS	Aluminum	Aluminum Powder	Electrical units, railway tank cars, boat hulls, cloth, electrical circuits
	Aluminum Bronze	Composite powder that has a aluminum core coated with bronze	Bearings, self lubricating coatings
	Aluminum Oxide	White aluminum oxide powder	Electrical and thermal insulation
	Alumina Titania	A gray aluminum oxide coating	Good resistance to thermal shock, can be used in applications involving fiber and thread wear.
	Babbitt	Alloy of tin, anitmony and bizmuth	Bearings
	Bronze	Bronze Powder	Bearings, Brake linings, and industrial coatings
	Copper	Copper powder	Electronics, dense spray formed molds, Carbon brushes, electrical circuits
	Chrome Carbide	Composite powder combining the hardness and wear resistance of chrome carbide	Provides wear resistance from hard surfaces sliding over the coating.
	Hastalloy C	Nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy	Corrosion resistance, Circuit boards, fans, blowers, furnaces, heat exchangers
	316 Stainless (Austenitic)	Stainless Steel Powder	Wear and Corrosion resistance, clutch plates, cotton gins, also Machinable
	410 Stainless (Martensitic)	Stainless Steel Powder	Clutch plates, cotton gins
	420 Stainless (Martensitic)	Stainless Steel Powder	Wear resistance applications, pulleys, Grindable, Clutch Plates, cotton gins
	Tungsten Carbide	Powder with high wear resistance	Cutting Tools, Mining Tools, Automotive Parts, Appliances, and wear resistant surfaces
	Magnesium Zirconate	Ceramic coating with good erosion resistance	Good thermal shock resistance and good erosion resistance at temperatures above 1500 f.
	Nickel Graphite	Composite powder that has a graphite core coated with nickel	Automotive, Conductive Gaskets, Corrosion Protection
	Titanium Oxide	White to Gray powder with no odor, slightly conductive	Ceramic Finish Coat, Fabrics, moderate abrasive resistance
	80/20 Nickel Chrome	Fine grained, narrow band width nickel chrome powder with excellent bonding properties.	Dimensional restoration of worn parts and wear resistant heating elements such as strip heaters, Bond for ceramics, machinable
	95/5 Nickel Aluminum	Nickel and aluminum alloy	Impact and abrasive resistant coating, Bond Powder
	90/10 Tungsten Carbide Nickel	Tungsten Carbide powder clad with pure nickel	High wear resistance applications
	88/12 Tungsten Carbide Cobalt	Very fine tungsten carbide powder sintered with cobalt to produce a dense, hard, wear resistant coating	Wide application in the many industries
	Nickel	Nickel powder	Corrosion resistance, machinable
	Monel	Nickel-Copper alloy	Corrosion protection in marine hardware
	Nickel Alumina	Nickel Aluminum Alloy	Impact and abrasive resistant coating
	Tin	Tin Powder
	Zinc	Zinc powder with high corrosion resistance	Bridges, castings, Capacitor cases, cloth

Type	Material	Description	Applications
PLASTICS	Nylon	Low melting point, good water/chemical resistance, excellent impact resistance	Printing rolls, railing and fences, valves and pipe systems
	Nylox	Nylon and Ceramic powder composite	Properties of nylon with the abrasive resistive properties of a ceramic.
	Halar	Copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoro-ethylene	High chemical resistance, Coating of pipes for water and chemical use
	Kynar P.R.D.F.	High molecular weight homopolymer	Good abrasion and corrosion protection and resistance to UV Radiation
	L. D. Polyethylene	Low melting point, high gloss powder	Outdoor Furniture, water proofing, refrigerator shelves, dishwasher baskets, Concrete applications
	Polypropylene	Abrasive and scratch resistant polymer	Automotive industry, appliances, furniture, electrical, severe corrosion protection
	Teflon E.T.F.E. DuPont	Thermoplastic copolymer	Non-Stick Applications, Electrical insulation, resistive to abrasives and chemicals.
	U.H.M.W.P.E.	Has superior abrasion resistance and impact strength, chemical resistance and non-stick surface	Anti-stick additive, permanent texturing agent
	Polyamide	Abrasive and scratch resistant polymer	Application where abrasing resistance is required, dry lubricant requirements
	Abcite	Thermoplastic powder that provides excellent corrosion and UV protection	Water transportation, sign posts, outdoor furniture, fencing
	Hullcoat		Prevention of barnacles and buildup associated with water exposure
	Rubber	Rubber powder mixed with a polymer	Outdoor furniture, non slip applications, water proofing, also used on wood and concrete applications

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