The VRC Dragonfly is a man-portable, high-pressure cold spray system engineered for precision repairs in the field. With modular components, robust performance, and simple operation, the Dragonfly delivers structural-quality metal coatings without the heat, distortion, or downtime of traditional methods.
from weeks to days
by restoring instead of replacing
with wear - and corrosion - resistant coatings
by reducing waste and emissions
VRC Metal Systems is an award-winning leader in cold spray technology, recognized for innovation and excellence:
Exceptional Small Business Award
Four-time honoree for fastest-growing private companies.
Top 15% technology recognition for defense applications.
Large Business of the Year.
VRC Metal Systems provides cold spray systems on a lease basis, which may be a more feasible approach for quick implementation.
We can customize the perfect cold spray solution for your facility. If you have unique requirements, we can find a solution. Contact us today to get started.
We arrange for a system and operators to be at your location for a limited amount of time to help you get started with Cold Spray.
System calibration and preventative maintenance are essential for ensuring that your cold spray system performs at peak capacity and efficiency.
Dragonfly is a man-portable, high-pressure cold spray system designed for field repair. Ruggedized modules, recipe-driven controls, and in-place repair capability reduce downtime and logistics versus shop-only systems.
The system can operate using nitrogen, helium, or clean compressed air, allowing flexibility for cost, performance, and availability in the field.
Max inlet pressure 3000 PSI; system pressure up to 1000 PSI; max gas flow 88 CFM; heater up to 1472°F (800°C); typical applicator temperature 1202–1292°F (650–700°C).
Modules are vibration/shock isolated. The largest module is 22 in × 40 in × 12 in, and the heaviest module is 94 lb, making transport and setup feasible in tight or remote locations.
Common materials include aluminum (e.g., 6061, 2024, 7075), titanium, stainless steels, nickel alloys, and copper alloys, supporting dimensional restoration, corrosion protection, and wear coatings.
Yes, operators can load qualified recipes and store up to 100 custom recipes for repeatable, traceable results. Operational data can be logged and exported as CSV.
VRC offers a portable spray enclosure, the Vark portable wet dust collector, a Dragonfly cart, and custom recipe development for unique applications.
Aerospace and defense (on-aircraft repairs), maritime (corrosion control), energy and heavy industry (plant assets), research and development, universities, and automotive (high-value parts).
Cold spray is a solid-state process—there is no melting of the feedstock—so parts avoid heat-affected zones, oxidation, and distortion common to high-temperature processes.
VRC provides a limited warranty with service and support options. Extended coverage, on-site training, and calibration/maintenance programs are available upon request.
Our customers reduce lead times from months to days and avoid costly replacements by restoring parts in place, lowering downtime, material waste, and logistics.
Yes! VRC’s applications team can develop, optimize, and document spray recipes for your materials and geometries, including evidence-based testing to meet your quality requirements.