The four main wear phenomena of Friction, Abrasion, Erosion and Corrosion are of major concern to industry, causing down time, loss of production, low efficiency, maintenance work and the need for replacement parts. At the end of the year these costs affect the balance sheet and are an enormous drain on the natural resources and the economy.
Frequently the cost of equipment strip down to remove a failed part is greater than the cost of the part itself. It is more cost effective to repair the part in-situ, and repaired or coated correctly, it will also be stronger and last longer. The Castolin Eutectic approach is to utilise alternative technologies (brazing, coating, welding or wearplate) and appropriate consumables, which satisfy the mechanical property requirements and simultaneously offer an effective barrier against the harsh environment.
(It should be noted that there are other phenomena like cavitation, surface fatigue and heat not covered in this website for which Castolin Eutectic also have solutions.)
