The Different Kinds of Wear Plate |
Posted: August 1, 2016 |
Wear plate is a durable steel plate with an extremely high resistance to abrasion. As a result, it is often used to protect against the wear and degradation caused by friction between parts of metal equipment. For example, it might be used on a machine with parts that continually slide or rub together as part of the manufacturing process. Wear plate is designed to perform under especially tough conditions in a range of heavy-duty applications, such as for pipe mills, steel mills, chemical companies, aluminium mills, the military, and the mining industry. There are several different types to suit different applications and types of wear, so you should first determine the hardness of the plate, its intended purpose, and the service life you require before making your decision. Wear plate is available in a range of different materials, including:
Quenched and Tempered (QT) Steel PlateQT Plate is made by quenching standard steel in order to strengthen and harden it. This gives the steel impressive hardness and durability, providing it with better resistance to impact and abrasion. In its various grades, it is used for applications including:
Abrasion-Resistant (AR) PlateAR Plate was developed by combining alloying elements into steel in order to increase its resistance to abrasion and provide long service life in tough conditions. This makes AR wear plate suitable for use in areas such as:
Cladded Wear Plate (Chromium Carbide Overlay Plate)Chromium carbide is developed by layering high chromium white iron onto a steel base plate to create superior wear resistance, ductility and weldability. This makes it suitable for a wide range of extremely heavy abrasion/high-impact applications, including:
Cast White IronMade by increasing the alloy content in the metal mix, cast white iron plate boasts impressive wear resistance, ductility, toughness and weldability. Cast white iron’s applications outside of wear plates include:
Choosing Your PlateIn order to choose the right wear plate, you need to know what kind of wear your machinery is experiencing. This can include abrasive wear, adhesive wear, and even wear caused by corrosion, high temperatures and high impact. Speaking to a professional can help you figure out not only what is affecting the service life of your machinery, but what you can do about it.
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