Kermetico, Inc. is a US-based OEM manufacturer and service company, incorporated in 2006, specializing in the design, manufacture, and optimization of High-Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) and High-Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) thermal spray equipment. With 11 to 50 employees, the company operates a factory and R&D lab in Benicia, California, where all its thermal spray equipment is designed, engineered, built, and tested. Kermetico has installed over 150 systems globally, serving universities, national labs, and production thermal spray shops. Their product portfolio includes Convertible HVAF+HVOF systems (C7, C6, CID guns), Multi-Purpose HVAF AK Systems (AK7, AK6, AK5, AK-ID, AK-IDR, AK-HH), and Specialized HVAF S systems (SL for low melting point metals, SP for precious metals, STi for titanium/Ti-alloys). They also provide auxiliary equipment such as grit feeders and gas permeability testers. Kermetico offers thermal spray coating services, specializing in wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings, including tungsten carbide coatings and hard chrome replacement, using materials like WCCoCr, WCCo, Cr₃C₂-NiCr, MoB-CoCr, Amorphous, Hastelloy, Super Stainless, Aluminum, and Copper. The company serves a global market with a focus on high-quality coatings and cost-effective solutions.
Thermech Corporation is a specialized manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Anaheim, California, with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1949. As an ISO 9001 registered company and a member of The Symbex Companies, it serves as a critical partner for high-stakes industries including aerospace, defense, medical devices, oil and gas, and food processing. The company is a licensed applicator for premier brands such as Chemours Teflon, Whitford, and DuPont, providing a comprehensive suite of surface finishing and polymer processing solutions.
Thermech specializes in the application of high-performance fluoropolymer and industrial coatings, including PTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, and PEEK. Their technical capabilities are distinguished by their expertise in coating miniature medical components, such as hypotubes and microcatheters, with diameters as small as 0.007 inches. Beyond surface treatments, the company operates a robust manufacturing division focused on compression molding and precision plastics machining. They process engineered plastics and proprietary fluoropolymer blends into custom-specified components like O-rings, bearing separators, and valve balls designed for extreme service conditions.
With a history of supporting the U.S. Space Program and NASA missions, Thermech maintains a strong focus on mission-critical quality and research-driven development. The company operates a factory capable of handling both highly precise small-lot prototypes and large-scale production runs. Their service portfolio is rounded out by specialized capabilities in PTFE etching, bonding, and powder coating, ensuring durable and chemical-resistant finishes for both industrial equipment and commercial products like professional bakery trays.