FLEXWEAR
FLEXWEAR™
FLEXWEAR™ is a cloth-like cladding that encases and covers hard-to-protect complex-shaped parts. It is comprised of fine tungsten carbide parti-cles suspended in a nickel matrix that is adhered to high wear components of nearly any geometry. Our proprietary “infiltration brazing” process creates a metallurgical bond between the tungsten carbide and the substrate to deliver the ultimate level of wear resistance.
The tungsten carbide-filled cladding offers the utmost resistance to abrasion, corrosion and erosion due to the small particles used in the cloth.
General Information
- The typical hardness of FLEXWEAR™ is up to 72 HRC and the strongest bond is >70,000 psi. Tempered AR steel.
- The tungsten carbide is uniformly bonded and distributed throughout the nickel alloy matrix with a resulting coating which has a smooth surface with little to no porosity.
- The braze process is done at 1093°C.
- Coating thicknesses range between 0.8mm to 3mm.
Common Application
- Light weight Superior abrasion resistance than Chromium carbide overlay.
- Superior corrosion and erosion resistance than stainless steel.
- Higher temperature resistance than 304 stain-less steel
Benefits
- Longer Life
- Less Downtime
- Increased Production
- Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Increased Profitability
