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Advanced Technical Products Supply Co.

6186 Centre Park Drive
West Chester, Ohio 45069


Phone: (513) 851-6858 Fax: (513) 851-6824 Email: atp@advancedtechnicalprod.com

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Advanced Technical Products Supply Co.

6186 Centre Park Drive
West Chester, Ohio 45069


Phone: (513) 851-6858 Fax: (513) 851-6824 Email: atp@advancedtechnicalprod.com

Request a Quote

Interested in our specially formulated, cost effective, and superior performance coatings? Request A Quote Today

* Please Fill Required Fields *

Working Hours

  • Monday: 8am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8am to 5pm
  • Thursday: 8am to 5pm
  • Friday: 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday:Closed

How Water-Based Coatings Improve Metal Protection

By advanced_twp In blog

25

Sep
2025

At Advanced Technical Products (ATP), we understand that industries relying on metals—whether in forging, heat treating, or high-temperature manufacturing—face constant challenges with oxidation, scaling, and surface degradation. Protecting metals during production is not only about quality, but also about cost savings, efficiency, and long-term performance. That’s where our Water-Based Coatings come in.

These coatings have become the go-to choice for manufacturers who want reliable protection while meeting the increasing demand for eco-friendly and safer solutions. Let’s take a closer look at how they work, their benefits, and why industries across the board are adopting them.

Why Water-Based Coatings Are Essential in Metal Processing

During high-temperature operations like heat treatment, metals are vulnerable to oxidation and decarburization. This can lead to compromised strength, rough surfaces, and costly rework. Traditional coatings often relied on hazardous materials, raising environmental and safety concerns.

ATP’s water-based protective coatings, such as our Oxy-Shield line, are specifically designed to:

·         Minimize oxidation and decarburization.

·         Maintain the integrity of ferrous metals during processing.

·         Deliver a non-hazardous and worker-safe solution.

By combining performance with safety, our coatings reduce downtime and extend the life of valuable parts.

Advantages of ATP’s Water-Based Coatings

1.      Environmental Responsibility
Today’s industries must comply with stricter environmental standards. ATP’s coatings are water-based, lead-free, and non-toxic, making them safer for both workers and the environment.

2.      Cost-Effectiveness
With fewer part rejections and reduced post-processing needs, these coatings provide measurable cost savings. By preventing oxidation, parts come out of heat treatment with less scale and surface damage.

3.      Ease of Application
ATP coatings are versatile and can be applied via brushing, dipping, spraying, or flow-coating—allowing for seamless integration into existing production processes.

4.      Reliable Protection
By creating a barrier that withstands extreme heat, these coatings ensure consistent part quality and reduce the risk of production interruptions.

Why Choose ATP for Water-Based Coatings?

With decades of experience in industrial coatings, ATP understands the complexities of high-temperature environments. We work directly with manufacturers to customize solutions for their specific processes, ensuring the right level of protection without compromising efficiency.

When you partner with ATP, you’re not just getting a product—you’re gaining a trusted resource committed to delivering coatings that perform in the toughest conditions.

High-temperature metal processing doesn’t have to mean high levels of risk or costly part failures. By choosing ATP’s Water-Based Coatings, you’re investing in reliable metal protection, safer operations, and long-term cost savings.

If you’re to improve your production outcomes, reach out to ATP today. Let us show you how our coatings can safeguard your process—and your bottom line.

Industries Served

FORGING

FORGING INDUSTRY COATINGS

Advanced Technical Products' coatings can endure the intense heat the forging process requires. Oxy-Shield Coatings are advanced, water-based, non-hazardous and cost effective metal and graphite protection systems. They are formulated to protect metals and alloys from oxidizing or contaminating atmospheres at high temperatures for extended times. The coatings prevent the diffusion of gases.

FOUNDRY & CASTING

METAL CASTING INDUSTRY COATINGS

Foundries can be involved in many types of metal materials. One of the number one reasons companies from the Foundry industry choose Advanced Technical Products when they need superior coatings is that we have coatings that can withstand the extreme heat. When producing their metal products, all of our customers want and deserve only the best.

ALUMINUM

ALUMINUM INDUSTRY COATINGS

Companies who work with aluminum require coatings like ours to complete many different projects that come in all shapes and size. For aluminum products our Boron Nitride coatings have non-wetting and release properties for molten aluminum. One of the benefits of this type of coating is that it is cost-effective. This helps us pass along savings to our customers.

REFRACTORY

REFRACTORY INDUSTRY COATINGS

Our Boron Nitride coatings are perfect for resisting the same heat and pressure that refractories resist as well. These coatings have multiple advantages such as, water-based, cost-efficient, custom formulated, excellent for erosion resistance, etc. When it involves refractory metals, Advanced Technical Products has the expertise to complete the small and largescale coating projects.

TITANIUM

TITANIUM ALLOYS

ATP has formulated a variety of glass coatings that insulate, protect, and lubricate Titanium alloys at a wide temperature range. ATP coatings control the formation of alpha case, eliminate hydrogen penetration, and provide excellent lubrication during forging and extrusion processes.

NON-FERROUS METALS

NON-FERROUS METAL COATINGS

We work with non-ferrous such as, aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, titanium and zinc, and alloys such as brass. This gives us the ability to provide services such as, High-Temperature Marking Paints & Stencils and Protective Coatings for controlling oxidation and decarburization to most companies in the Non-Ferrous Metals industry.

HEAT TREATING

HEAT TREATING

ATP provides cost effective water-based masking/stop-off coatings for a diverse range of Heat Treating processes including: gas-carburizing, gas-nitriding, carbo-nitriding, and annealing.

AEROSPACE

AEROSPACE

Advanced Technical Products services the aerospace industries in many different ways. From jet engine blades to seat brackets, ATP plays a crucial role in many parts of the airplane. ATP’s coatings aid in the precision forging process by lubricating and protecting the piece during the process. ATP’s coatings help where high-quality and reliable components are required.

WELDING AIDS

WELDING AIDS

ATP’s welding aids were developed in house and are a great welding aid. Our welding aids are water based and can be supplied aerosol cans or mechanical spray bottles. Our welding aids are cost-effective, environmentally friendly and great for many welding operations.