Engineered for rugged reliability, the Raptor delivers high-pressure, high-velocity metal deposition for structural repairs, wear coatings, and corrosion protection – without the heat damage of welding or traditional thermal spray.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Raptor.
Raptor is a high-pressure cold spray system for structural repairs, corrosion protection, and wear coatings. It delivers solid-state metal deposition with no heat-affected zone, enabling in-place restoration for aerospace, defense, energy, maritime, and heavy industry.
System pressure up to 1000 PSI (69 bar), spray temps up to 1652°F (900°C) with a 21 kW deployable heater, max gas flow 88 CFM (2500 SLM), multi-gas capability (nitrogen, helium, or air), and integrated
data capture.
The system runs on nitrogen, helium, or air so you can balance performance, availability, and operating cost based on your application.
Yes. The system is fully enclosed and ruggedized with forklift pockets, lifting eyes, and tie-downs for easy movement. It’s designed for day-to-day production as well as rapid deployment.
Yes. Raptor supports robotic applications for repeatable, high-precision coating and can also be used with a lightweight 4.4 lb (2 kg) hand-held applicator for manual work.
Cold spray bonds particles in the solid state using kinetic energy, avoiding melting and the heat-affected zone seen with welding and many thermal spray methods. This preserves base material properties and enables structural-grade repairs with thick, fully dense deposits.
Typical configuration: 480 VAC, 3-phase, ~50 amps. Contact VRC for site-specific electrical requirements and installation guidance.
Dimensional restoration of worn components, corrosion-resistant overlays, wear-resistant coatings, dissimilar metal interfaces, and point-of-need repairs on parts that are costly or impractical to remove.
Yes. The system includes data capture and download for traceability, reporting, and quality assurance.
Common pairings include the 21 kW deployable heater, VRC Vark™ Portable Dust Collector, portable spray enclosure, and mobile robotic cold spray cart for automated workcells.
VRC provides turnkey integration, operator training, on-site/remote support, consumables supply, and extended warranties to keep you running at peak performance.
Standard 1-year parts and labor coverage with optional extended warranties. International and domestic warranty terms are available; contact VRC for details.
Contact VRC Metal Systems at +1 605-716-0061 or sales@vrcmetalsystems.com to discuss your application, request a quote, or schedule a demonstration.