Praxair Surface Technologies, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) applies metallic and ceramic coatings and powders to metal surfaces in order to resist wear, high temperatures, and corrosion. \r\n\r\nFor more than a half-century, Praxair Surface Technologies has helped people in production, maintenance and engineering solve problems caused by abrasion, erosion and corrosion for a wide variety of wear problems. \r\n\r\nTechnologically-advanced coatings, applied in Praxair's Houston plant, extend the life and improve the performance of critical components utilized in oilfied equipment, keeping equipment running longer and more reliably. In addition, Praxair's wear-resistance coatings meet or exceed all thermal-spray quality and specification standards established by our customers, the government, API and ISO. \r\n\r\nPraxair Surface Technologies cylindrical grinding and finishing services offers a complete turnkey job with quick turnaround to your exact job specification.