Thermal spray services are required at Trident Refit Facility in Bangor, WA, for Trident submarine Lift Rods. The vendor will pre-machine and prepare the surfaces of 10 EA Lift Rods (provided by NAVIMFACPACNORWEST), then apply ceramic thermal spray per NAVSEA T9074-AA-GIB-010/1687. After coating, the rods will be rough ground to a diameter of 1.260"/1.261". The ceramic modification enables a tighter clearance without galling, reducing steam leakage and eliminating galling on the Lift Rods.

The U.S. Navy requires commercial thermal spray services for Trident submarines at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, WA. The work involves applying a ceramic coating to SSTG Lift Rods to reduce steam leakage and eliminate galling in the bushing seal area. The vendor will pre-machine, prepare the surface, and apply thermal spray per NAVSEA specifications. After coating, the vendor must rough grind the rods to a diameter of 1.260”/1.261”. Performance of services will occur at the Bangor, WA facility.