Hardmetal and Cermet Powders for Surface Coatings

We supply high-performance powders engineered for use in thermal spraying, laser cladding and other advanced surface engineering technologies. Designed for extreme environments, our powders offer exceptional wear resistance, thermal stability and mechanical strength.

Our Powder Solutions

We offer a wide range of powders for component manufacture, repair and refurbishment, and materials research. All powders are available in standard grades or custom formulations tailored to your process.

Tungsten Carbide Powders

Combining tungsten carbide and metallic phases to deliver a balance of hardness and toughness for specialist applications.

Chromium Carbide Powders

Designed for thermal stability and corrosion resistance in high-temperature or chemically aggressive applications.

Cast Tungsten Carbide Blend Powders

Engineered for extreme wear resistance and impact strength, ideal for harsh industrial environments and thermal spray coatings.

Spherical Pure Tungsten Powders

Exceptional heat resistance and electrical conductivity for high-performance powder metallurgy and coating applications.

Custom Powders

R&D to Production

Not sure which powder fits your process? We’re here to help.

Whether you’re selecting a grade for HVOF or developing a custom material for additive manufacturing, we work closely with you to understand your application and recommend the right material.

We can support your development journey from composition formulation and prototyping to low-volume pilot run and full production.

Why Powderloop?

At Powderloop, we don’t just supply powders, we help you solve material challenges. Our powders are manufactured and tested in the UK, and we collaborate closely with customers to develop solutions that meet specific performance and process targets.

We specialise in: 

Wear, thermal and corrosion resistance.

Tailored particle size distributions.

REACH-compliant, UK-based supply.

Our Commitment to Powder Quality

All of our powders undergo rigorous quality control, with each step of the process following defined standard operating procedures. From sourcing raw materials to agglomeration, sieving and classification, we ensure consistent, repeatable performance.

Our in-house lab testing includes:

  • Particle size analysis (ASTM B214, ISO 4497)
  • Flowability testing (ASTM B213, ISO 4490)
  • Apparent density measurements (ASTM B212, ISO 3923-1/2)
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy with EDS analysis
  • Chemical composition analysis via subcontracted lab