Wear-Resistant Materials, Technical Ceramics and Refractories
We supply technical ceramic components, wear linings, hardfacing materials, wear plates and steels, refractories and hard alloys. The solution is chosen according to the wear mechanism, temperature and chemical environment.
Technical ceramics, linings, wear plates, refractories and hard alloys
Which product types do we supply?
- Technical Ceramic Components (Alumina, Silicon Carbide, Zirconia)Sintered parts made of alumina, silicon carbide and zirconia for seals, bushings, nozzles and wear elements. · Mechanical seals and bearings for pumps, Blasting, spraying and burner nozzles, Guides and rollers in the textile and wire industries, Wear plates and elements in processing plants
- Wear Linings for Chutes, Hoppers and PipesProtective layers of ceramic, basalt or polyurethane for equipment that handles abrasive materials. · Chutes and discharge hoppers in mining and gravel pits, Hoppers and silos for cement and aggregates, Cyclones and bends in pneumatic conveying, Coal preparation and handling plants
- Hardfacing Consumables and Wear-Resistant PowdersElectrodes, cored wires and powders for depositing hard layers on new or worn parts. · Reconditioning of bucket teeth and bulldozer blades, Hardfacing of hammers and mill plates, Protection of augers and abrasive conveyors, Rebuilding of hot-forming dies and tools
- Composite Plates and Wear-Resistant SteelsHardened semi-finished products or plates with a chromium carbide layer, cut and fitted to machinery exposed to abrasion. · Excavator and loader buckets, Chutes, hoppers and bunkers in mining, Hammers and impact plates in crushers, Screw conveyors and mixer paddles
- Refractories and High-Temperature InsulationBricks, castables, repair masses and ceramic insulation for furnaces, boilers and hot gas ducts. · Industrial and heat-treatment furnaces, Boilers, burners and combustion chambers, Incineration and biomass plants, Hot gas ducts and channels
- Cobalt-Based Hard Alloys and Wear-Resistant CoatingsCobalt- or nickel-based alloys and thermally applied layers for seats, blades, shafts and guides. · Seats and closure members of steam and process valves, Blades and vanes exposed to erosion and cavitation, Shafts, rollers and bushings with sliding wear, Hot-forming and hot-cutting tools
Which brands do we quote in this category?
- Alkegen (Unifrax)
- Almatis
- Alteo
- AMPCO METAL
- Belzona
- Blasch Precision Ceramics
- Bradken
- Calderys
- Castolin Eutectic
- CeramTec
- Ceresist
- CoorsTek
- Dillinger
- DURUM Verschleißschutz
- Elan Technology
- Elmelin
- HarbisonWalker International (HWI)
- Industeel Creusabro
- Kalenborn
- Kyocera Fine Ceramics
- Magotteaux
- ME Elecmetal
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Promat
- RATH Group
- Refratechnik
- RHI Magnesita
- Scholten
- Skamol
- SSAB
- Welding Alloys
- Zircar Ceramics
- ZIRCAR Refractory Composites
- Zircar Zirconia
- CERATIZIT
- Cogebi
- ESAB
- ITW Performance Polymers
- Kennametal
- Lincoln Electric
And more brands on request: send us the code or the nameplate of the item.
Spare parts and accessories
- Adhesives and fixing compounds for ceramic tiles
- Screws, plugs and studs for mounting plates
- Elastic support gaskets for ceramic parts
- Refractory mortars and repair masses
- Fluxes and accessories for submerged arc welding
- Abrasive and diamond discs for finishing hard layers
- Rubber or polyurethane strips and plates for damping
What we do for you
- Technical selection according to the wear mechanism and working environment
- Identification of equivalents for existing materials and parts
- Quotation based on a drawing, product code or sample
- Estimation of quantities for linings, plates and refractories
- Technical documentation and safety data sheets with delivery, on request
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose between ceramic, polyurethane and wear-resistant steel to protect a machine?
The choice starts from how the equipment wears. Hard ceramic suits sliding abrasion with fine or angular particles, but it is brittle under impact. Polyurethane and rubber absorb energy and perform well under moderate impact and with fine particles, but they have temperature limits. Wear-resistant steel is robust and can be fitted by welding or bolting, with a procedure suited to the steel grade, making it a balanced solution for medium abrasion with shock. Particle size, impact angle, temperature and moisture are the data that decide, and in many plants two materials are combined, each in the zone where it fits.
What details should I send for a wear-materials quotation?
Describe the equipment or part, the material that wears it, with particle size, shape and hardness, the working temperature and the fluid or atmosphere, if any. Add the wear mechanism observed, the service life of the current solution and, if possible, photographs, a drawing or the part code. For lining or hardfacing work, state the surface dimensions and the shutdown window available. With these details we can propose the material, shape and quantity instead of quoting at random. The more complete the data, the more precise the quotation and the fewer clarifications needed later.
How long does delivery of wear-resistant materials, technical ceramics and refractories take?
Standard items, such as plates, electrodes, refractory masses or common ceramic parts, are delivered in 24–72 h when the item is available locally or at the supplier. Ceramic parts made to drawing, elements cut or profiled to measurements, composite plates cut to size and refractories in large quantities are made to order, usually in 1–4 weeks. Depending on the brand and the specifications it may take longer. We confirm the exact lead time at quotation, once we know the code and quantity. If you need a firm date for a planned shutdown, tell us in the initial request.
Can I recondition worn parts instead of replacing them?
Often yes. Steel or cast iron parts with surface wear can be rebuilt by hardfacing with hard alloys or by thermally applied coatings, and linings are renewed zone by zone without replacing the equipment. Reconditioning is justified if the base material is sound, without deep cracks or major deformation, and if the cost is lower than that of a new part. For critical parts, the procedure is set by qualified personnel and the result is checked before the part returns to service. For repeated reconditioning, keep a record of the interventions, because it shows whether the chosen material performs as expected.
What does hardness mean for wear-resistant materials, and is it enough for selection?
Hardness is expressed in units such as Brinell, Rockwell or Vickers, depending on the material, and indicates resistance to indentation and, indirectly, to abrasion. It is not sufficient on its own: a very hard material can be brittle and crack under impact, while a softer but tough one may last longer. What matters is the type of wear, toughness, temperature and the method of fixing. For abrasion comparisons, manufacturers sometimes use standardised tests, but the final result depends on the real conditions in your plant. For important work, ask for a sample or a material data sheet, which helps compare quotations on equivalent criteria.
Which refractory and insulating materials suit a furnace or boiler?
The choice is made according to the maximum temperature, the atmosphere inside, the chemical agents present, such as slag or alkalis, and the operating regime, continuous or with frequent start-ups. As a rule, a dense working layer, resistant to erosion and chemical attack, is used together with an insulating layer behind it that reduces heat loss. Installation and drying matter as much as the product chosen, and ceramic fibres require protective measures when handled. Send us the plant data and we will help you choose the suitable solution.
Request a quotation
Send the codes, the nameplate photo or your parts list; we reply in English with availability and the lead time written in the quotation.
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