Boronizing (Boriding)
Diffusion-based surface hardening process achieving RC75+ equivalency — harder than tungsten carbide — to protect pump components, nozzles, and valves from erosion and abrasive fluids in oil and gas environments.
Houston's oil and gas industry demands coatings that can withstand extreme pressures, corrosive fluids, and relentless wear. VaporKote delivers precision boronizing, aluminizing, PVD, and thermal diffusion coatings engineered for upstream, midstream, and downstream applications. With over 37 years of proven metallurgical expertise, we extend equipment life and cut costly downtime across the Gulf Coast energy sector.
Comprehensive protective coating solutions engineered for the demanding conditions of oil and gas operations.
Diffusion-based surface hardening process achieving RC75+ equivalency — harder than tungsten carbide — to protect pump components, nozzles, and valves from erosion and abrasive fluids in oil and gas environments.
High-temperature aluminum diffusion coating that delivers superior corrosion and oxidation resistance for heat exchanger tubing, fasteners, and reactor screens used in petrochemical refining and oil production.
Physical vapor deposition coatings — including CRN, TIN, AL-N, and ZRN — tailored to enhance wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal performance for critical oil and gas components.
High-temperature metal powder diffusion treatments that form protective metallurgical alloys, providing exceptional wear and corrosion resistance for components operating under harsh oilfield conditions.
Advanced surface hardening that infuses nitrogen into metal components, enhancing wear resistance of gears, shafts, and industrial parts used in drilling and refining operations.
Full-spectrum repair and maintenance for centrifugal, positive displacement, and submersible pumps — with rapid turnaround to minimize costly downtime in oil production and refining facilities.
Our engineers evaluate your components, operational environment, and failure history. For Houston-area clients in refining or upstream production, we account for local process conditions — including H2S exposure, high-temperature cycling, and abrasive produced fluids — to select the optimal coating solution.
See how VaporKote's coatings have extended equipment life and reduced costs for oil and gas clients.
"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."
With over 37 years of coating expertise, VaporKote is the partner Houston's energy industry trusts to protect critical assets.
Founded in 1987, VaporKote brings decades of metallurgical knowledge to every oil and gas coating challenge.
All coatings adhere to ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API standards critical for Houston's regulated refining and drilling operations.
Our boronizing achieves RC75+ hardness — harder than tungsten carbide — ensuring unmatched wear protection for oilfield components.
State-of-the-art furnaces handle parts up to 68 inches in diameter, meeting the scale demands of Houston-area energy infrastructure.
A team of metallurgical experts committed to industrial coating excellence.
Founded in 1987, VaporKote has spent over 37 years becoming a trusted name in industrial wear and corrosion protection. Our journey began with a clear vision: to redefine what protective coatings can achieve for industries operating in the most demanding environments on earth. Serving Houston's oil production, petrochemical refining, and heat exchanger manufacturing sectors, we understand the punishing conditions that Gulf Coast energy equipment must endure — from abrasive produced fluids to extreme thermal cycling. Today, VaporKote seamlessly blends technical precision, metallurgical innovation, and a commitment to client success, delivering coatings that don't just protect surfaces but extend the operational life of critical assets and reduce total maintenance costs year after year.
VaporKote offers boronizing (boriding), aluminizing (calorizing), PVD coatings (CRN, TIN, AL-N, ZRN), thermal diffusion (TD) coatings, and IonPlasma nitriding. Each process is selected based on the component's operating environment — whether the primary concern is erosion, high-temperature oxidation, corrosion from H2S or chlorides, or mechanical wear from abrasive fluids.
Speak directly with a VaporKote coating specialist for tailored guidance on your application.
VaporKote provides precision coating services to oil and gas operations across the Houston region and Gulf Coast.
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Adheres to ASTM, ASME, SAE, and API engineering standards for oil and gas.
Over three decades of recognized expertise in industrial protective coatings.
Full coating certification with diffusion depth and hardness analysis per job.
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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