Buyken Metal Products — Thermion Anti-Slip Coating Capability
Buyken Metal Products
Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Premium
Anti-Slip
Coating
Post-process applied. Militray-grade. Environmentally friendly. Finished & palletized — cosmetically perfect every time.
Applied on-site at our Kent, WA facility to utility vault doors, frames, castings, aluminum diamond plate, and smooth plate.
Coating System
Thermion
SafTrax
TH-604CF
Molten Metalization · Chrome-Free
MIL PRF-24667 Approved

We apply our SafTrax TH-604CF anti-slip coating post-manufacturing — after all cutting, welding, and handling is complete. Most fabricators buy pre-coated sheet material and hope the end product isn't too beat up or compromised by the time it reaches their customer after going through cutting, welding, galvanizing, and handling operations. The result is what you see in the field every day — peeling, damaged anti-slip surfaces that look as bad as they perform.

POST
Process
Applied
1.1
Avg. Friction
Coefficient
10yr
Est. Lifespan
(NRL Studies)
MIL
Navy/NAVSEA
MIL PRF-24667
0
VOCs
Eco-Friendly
0
Cure
Time
✓  Buyken · SafTrax Thermion Coating
Applied after all manufacturing is complete — zero process damage
Blasted surface prep ensures maximum adhesion (2,000 psi bond)
Adjustable texture via air supply — dialed to the application
Top coat sealer applied over coating for durability
Parts palletized on plastic standoffs — cosmetically perfect
Chrome-free TH-604CF available for enhanced safety & compliance
VS
❌  Pre-Coated Sheet Stock (Others)
Anti-slip applied at the sheet level — before manufacturing
Coating damaged by laser/plasma cutting operations
Coating damaged by welding and part handling
Galvanizing operations degrade the anti-slip surface
Partial peel & cosmetic damage common — visible in the field
Customer receives a compromised product they didn't ask for
The Difference Is Visible — Post-Process vs. Pre-Coated Sheet
✓ Buyken · Post-Process Thermion Coating
Buyken Thermion-coated electric utility vault door — uniform SafTrax TH-604CF finish
Applied After All Manufacturing — Zero Process Damage
Uniform SafTrax TH-604CF texture edge to edge — exactly as designed
✓ Buyken · Thermion-Coated Castings
Thermion SafTrax TH-604CF coated manhole castings stacked at Buyken
Manhole Covers, Frames & Castings — All Substrates
Palletized on standoffs — cosmetically perfect from our dock to your jobsite
✗ Competitor · Pre-Coated Sheet Stock
Competitor ELEC vault door with severely peeling anti-slip coating
Do you want your customer walking on this door? Is it safe?
This is what pre-coated sheet looks like after cutting, welding & handling
✗ Competitor · Pre-Coated Sheet Stock
Second competitor vault door showing large peeling patches and rust
Peeling, Rust & Delamination — In Public Walkways
Coating applied before manufacturing never survives the process
Our On-Site Coating Process — Kent, WA Facility
1
Manufacturing Complete
All fabrication, welding & finishing done before coating begins
2
Galvanizing
Carbon steel parts galvanized per ASTM A123 prior to coating
3
Surface Blast Prep
Abrasive blast roughens surface for maximum coating adhesion
4
Thermion Metalization
Molten Al/Al2O3 applied via track system — texture adjusted by air supply
5
Top Coat Sealer
Sealer applied — varies by substrate (steel, aluminum, cast)
6
Palletized & Shipped
Plastic standoffs protect finish — cosmetically perfect to your door
Coating Advantages
  • ★
    Military-Grade Performance Meets/exceeds NAVY/NAVSEA MIL PRF-24667 — the toughest anti-slip standard in use
  • ◆
    Dual-Duty Protection Simultaneously provides anti-slip and corrosion protection — equal to pure aluminum coating
  • ▲
    Exceptional Peel Resistance 2,000 psi bond strength — won't peel, flake, or delaminate like pre-coated sheet products
  • ●
    Zero VOCs — Chrome-Free Option TH-604CF (chrome-free) version available for eco-sensitive and safety-critical applications
  • ■
    Adjustable Texture & Zero Cure Air supply controls surface profile; zero cure time means immediate turnaround after coating
  • ✦
    In-House Coefficient of Friction Testing We perform COF testing on our doors in-house to validate process controls and confirm every product meets specification before it ships
Ideal Applications
  • ✓
    Utility Vault Doors & Frames Our core application — including standard diamond plate doors offered with or without anti-slip coating
  • ✓
    Manhole Covers & Castings Applied to cast iron, ductile iron, and other castings requiring anti-slip and corrosion resistance
  • ✓
    Aluminum Diamond & Smooth Plate Walkways, ramps, decking, and platform surfaces requiring durable non-skid performance
  • ✓
    Marine & Industrial Decking Resistant to oils, fuels, and salt water — ideal for boat decks, ladders, and scaffolding
  • ✓
    Vehicle & Equipment Ramps Car/truck ramps, forklift loading ramps, and aircraft landing areas — where grip is non-negotiable
Industries & Markets Served
Municipalities & Utilities
Marine & Naval
DOT & Infrastructure
Industrial Facilities
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Defense & Military
Commercial Construction
Reach Out With Your Anti-Slip Needs or Inquiries
Buyken Metal Products
1216 4th Ave. N  ·  Kent, WA 98032
www.buyken.com  ·  1-253-852-0634  ·  sales@buyken.com
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May 14, 2026 Posted By Craig Hanela

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