inside stories

Some of our knowledge based on over 35 years of experience.

Common reasons why the right coating for your cylinder still cracks

We prioritize durability and quality in coating projects, but external factors can damage piston rods shortly after coating.

4 min

Griekspoor Thermal Coatings Showcases Endurance in Singapore Harbor Test

Discover how Griekspoor Thermal Coatings' TOPCOAT products triumphed in a rigorous field test, showcasing superior corrosion and stain resistance for maritime and hydraulic applications.

5 min

Surface roughness simplified

Achieving optimal surface roughness is crucial for the performance and longevity of seals, wipers, and guide rings in hydraulic systems.

4 min

Griekspoor Thermal Coatings test and research laboratory

Our state-of-the-art laboratory provides customers, users, suppliers and manufacturers with the necessary know-how to be prepared for every situation, increasing overall efficiency and reliability.

6 min.

8 Reasons Hydraulic Cylinders Fail. And How To Minimize Them.

90% of industrial hydraulic cylinder failure revolves around improper surface coating issues. Apart from that, these factors will become the reason for and increased downtime of the end-user.

3 min

How to repair the propeller shaft of a ship

Both shafts suffer from wear because of seals running in. Of course wear at this location can ultimately cause leakages.

1 min

The right pre-machining quality

Most important thing to keep in mind is that we put a coating of uniform thickness over the complete length of the rod. So, the part of the rod with the smallest diameter sets the coating thickness for the rest of the rod.

3 min

Successful development of Linear Positioning Measurement (LPM®) system

Griekspoor Thermal Coatings was the first coating specialist who developed its own integrated Linear Positioning Measurement (LPM®) system.

2 min

Recently developed coating TOPCOAT 107

Our recently developed coating TOPCOAT 107 has besides an excellent corrosion- and wear resistance also another big advantage. Small impact damage can easily be repaired by simple welding.

3 min

The right pre-machining quality (part 2)

Material non-conformities can interfere with the coating quality and may even make it impossible to coat the rod as it is.

5 min

Durable coatings free of hexavalent chrome? They are already here!

The search for replacement of products with hexavalent chrome, chromium(VI), is an important current issue in today’s market. Our answer to this is here...

3 min

Corrosion resistance and wear resistance go hand in hand with TOPCOAT 107

TOPCOAT 107, Griekspoor’s economical hexavalent chrome-free alternative to nickel chrome plating, scores very high on both aspects.

4 min

Wear resistance: surface roughness is key

Wear resistance of a coating is the result of combined hardness and toughness. A homogenous surface roughness is key in this aspect, especially in situations where piston rods are used 24/7 under severe circumstances.