IronHide™ PSC is a high-performance, ceramic-based permanent surface conversion designed to protect steel in environments where traditional coatings cannot survive. Unlike conventional coatings that sit on the surface, IronHide™ PSC integrates directly into the metallurgy of the steel—eliminating the risk of chipping, peeling, or breakdown over time.
Engineered for extreme heat and aggressive chemical exposure, IronHide™ PSC withstands temperatures up to 3,000°F while protecting against severe H2S and CO2 environments. Its thin application delivers significantly greater coverage than traditional coatings, reducing material usage while improving overall system efficiency.
Proven in both testing and real-world field applications, IronHide™ PSC has been successfully applied to fire tubes, vessels, valves, piping, and other critical equipment operating in high-stress environments. The result is longer asset life, reduced maintenance, and a more proactive approach to equipment protection.

IronHide™ PSC is a patented permanent surface conversion technology that becomes part of the steel itself, providing long-term protection against extreme heat and corrosion.
Traditional coatings sit on the surface and can crack, peel, or fail over time. IronHide™ PSC integrates into the steel at a metallurgical level, eliminating those failure points and delivering more durable protection.
IronHide™ PSC can be applied to fire tubes, vessels, valves, piping, downhole tubing, casing, and other steel components exposed to high heat and corrosive environments.
IronHide™ PSC is applied as a spray-on process to properly prepared steel surfaces. Once applied, the coating thickness is carefully measured to achieve an approximate 2-mil dry film thickness, ensuring optimal performance and consistency. After application, the material undergoes a 24-hour curing period. Following this, the steel or vessel is gradually heated to approximately 250°F, which removes any remaining moisture from the water-based formulation and fully cures the material. This process allows IronHide™ PSC to properly set and integrate with the steel surface, forming a durable, long-lasting protective layer.
IronHide™ is applied as a permanent surface conversion that becomes part of the steel’s surface, rather than sitting on top of it like a traditional coating.
IronHide™ is engineered to withstand temperatures up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal for high-heat applications where coatings cannot survive.
IronHide™ protects steel in highly aggressive H2S and CO2 environments that typically accelerate deterioration, pitting, and failure.
Because IronHide™ becomes part of the metallurgy of the steel, it does not chip off like thicker conventional coatings that eventually break down.
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IronHide™ PSC is a patented permanent surface conversion technology designed to protect steel in extreme heat and corrosive environments.
No. IronHide™ is not a coating. It becomes part of the steel itself, rather than sitting on the surface like traditional coating systems.
Traditional coatings sit on the steel and often require greater thickness, typically 15–30 mils, while IronHide™ is approximately 2 mils thick and becomes part of the steel, eliminating the common issue of chipping and peeling.
IronHide™ is built for harsh service conditions, including highly corrosive H2S and CO2 environments as well as high-heat applications.
IronHide™ can be applied to equipment such as fire tubes, vessels, downhole tubing, casing, and other steel components exposed to severe conditions.