Wear-Resistant Metal Alloy Extends Equipment Life

Martin Engineering introduces a wear-resistant fused alloy plate that can withstand more abrasion than other protective metal linings. With a bi-metallic design, Arcoplate combines a smooth and dense chromium carbide-rich metal alloy face plate with a hard steel back plate to resist gouging, erosion, temperature extremes, and material buildup. Installing it on surfaces exposed to abrasive conditions increases protection for longer equipment life with less frequent maintenance.

“Materials with a large amount of silica can be very abrasive, accelerating wear on metal surfaces,” said Andrey Leonardo Ribeiro de Miranda, application engineer at Martin Engineering. “Applications in which materials are extremely abrasive or hot also damage equipment, chutes, and containers. When an unprotected metal surface structure is reduced in thickness over time, it runs the risk of sudden breakage or buckling. Over the long run, clients have found that prevention is far more cost effective than constant maintenance and replacement.”

Engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of mining applications, yet versatile enough for a wide range of industries, Arcoplate offers a solution to both excessive wear and material accumulation issues for chutes, hoppers, dump truck beds, excavator buckets, front loader shovels, and other bulk material equipment in need of protection. The bi-layer construction is tailored to the thickness, composition, shape, and polish specifications of the application. Low residual stresses enable it to withstand severe impact forces and bending.

Made with a chemical composition of iron, carbon, chromium, manganese, and silicon, Arcoplate is currently available in three grades: Alloy 1600 is designed for high-abrasion and high-impact applications; Alloy 1040 is engineered for moderate impact and cyclic temperatures up to 932°F: Alloy 8668 is suitable for extreme temperature applications -- cycles up to 1292°F. Each derives its high abrasion resistance from the hard M7C3 carbides (1500-1800Hv), with an average of 60% carbide dispersed through a softer, tougher matrix.

Martin Engineering, Neponset, IL 800-544-2947 www.martin-eng.com

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