Boronizing (Boriding)
Infuses boron into metal surfaces to achieve RC75+ hardness equivalency — harder than tungsten carbide — delivering unmatched erosion, wear, and abrasion resistance for demanding industrial applications.
Industrial components face relentless friction, wear, and corrosion — VaporKote's anti-friction functional coatings are engineered to fight back. From precision boronizing and aluminizing to PVD and thermal diffusion coatings, our processes extend component life, slash maintenance costs, and keep critical equipment running at peak performance across oil, gas, aerospace, mining, and beyond.
Comprehensive surface protection solutions engineered to reduce friction, resist wear, and extend the service life of critical industrial components.
Infuses boron into metal surfaces to achieve RC75+ hardness equivalency — harder than tungsten carbide — delivering unmatched erosion, wear, and abrasion resistance for demanding industrial applications.
A cost-effective diffusion coating process that bonds aluminum into component surfaces, providing superior protection against high-temperature corrosion, oxidation, and galling across oil, aerospace, and petrochemical environments.
Versatile Physical Vapor Deposition coatings — including CRN, TIN, AL-N, and ZRN — precisely tailored for wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal performance across diverse industrial applications.
A cutting-edge surface hardening process that introduces nitrogen into metal components, creating a dense hardened layer that dramatically improves wear resistance and fatigue life for gears, shafts, and precision parts.
High-temperature diffusion processes using on-site formulated metal powder mixes to create synergistic metallurgical alloys that outperform standard surface treatments in wear and corrosion resistance.
Precision thermal processes — including annealing, quenching, hardening, and stress relieving — that optimize material microstructure, enhance mechanical properties, and extend the operational lifespan of metal components.
VaporKote's anti-friction functional coatings go far beyond the surface. Using advanced diffusion processes — including boronizing, aluminizing, PVD, and thermal diffusion — we create intermetallic compounds that become part of the base metal itself. The result is a shield that consistently outperforms other surface treatments and more costly untreated materials. From Anaheim's industrial corridor to oil fields, refineries, and aerospace facilities nationwide, our coatings are trusted to reduce friction, prevent premature wear, and save clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual maintenance costs.
See how VaporKote's anti-friction coatings have extended component life and reduced downtime for industrial operators.
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
"Vaporkote is a metal heat treating company in Anaheim, California. The owner Robert Frazier is a great person to deal with. He has well over 40 years experience in custom metal treating. They are also helpful and know how to get the work done correctly."
For over 37 years, VaporKote has set the standard for precision anti-friction coating solutions — here's what makes us the trusted choice.
Founded in 1987, VaporKote brings decades of proven metallurgical expertise and coating innovation to every project.
Our boronizing achieves 1500 Knoop hardness — harder than tungsten carbide — delivering protection no standard coating can match.
State-of-the-art furnaces at our Anaheim facility handle components up to 68 inches in diameter, serving industries from petrochemical to aerospace.
All processes adhere to ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API engineering codes, ensuring certified, auditable coating quality for regulated industries.
A team of metallurgical engineers and coating specialists dedicated to industrial excellence.
Founded in 1987 in Anaheim, California, VaporKote has spent over 37 years redefining the standards of wear and corrosion resistance for industrial clients across North America. What began as a focused diffusion coating operation has grown into a comprehensive industrial protection company — offering boronizing, aluminizing, PVD coatings, IonPlasma nitriding, heat treatment, machining, and engineering consulting under one roof. Our Anaheim facility houses state-of-the-art furnaces capable of processing large components up to 68 inches in diameter, serving customers in oil production, petrochemical refining, aerospace, mining, pulp and paper, and heat exchanger manufacturing. We formulate on-site powder mixes, conduct metallurgical analysis, and certify every coating to the most demanding industry standards — including ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API. At VaporKote, our mission is simple: your longevity.
Anti-friction functional coatings are engineered surface treatments — such as boronizing, PVD, or thermal diffusion coatings — that reduce friction and wear between moving parts. These processes form hardened intermetallic compounds or thin film layers directly on or within the base metal surface, reducing the coefficient of friction and dramatically extending the operational life of critical components.
Speak with a VaporKote coating specialist for expert guidance tailored to your application.
Adherence to globally recognized engineering material and process standards.
Coating processes certified to API and SAE specifications for oil, gas, and automotive industries.
Over three decades of proven performance and client trust since 1987.
Tell us about your application, component material, and operating environment. Our engineering team will recommend the optimal anti-friction coating process and provide a tailored solution — typically within one business day.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (714) 632-8607 You can also send us a quick email at sales@vaporkote.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (714) 632-8607 You can also send us a quick email at sales@vaporkote.com