Thick Ceramic Coatings

PK-1500 Chrome Oxide is Parkway-Kew's most wear-resistant ceramic coating, applied via plasma spray for wire drawing blocks. Chrome oxide ceramics are known for exceptional hardness and abrasion resistance, making them ideal for high-friction applications where solid ceramics would risk breakage or slippage.

Yes, coating technologies vary by application and performance needs, including plasma-sprayed ceramics like PK-1500 Chrome Oxide, tungsten carbide matrix coatings (PK-675, PK-700, PK-750), and nickel chrome boron coatings (PK-920). Each offers different hardness, wear resistance, and surface finish characteristics suited to specific industrial demands.

Plasma spray ceramic coating uses a high-temperature plasma torch to melt ceramic powder, which is then propelled onto the component surface to form a dense, hard, wear-resistant layer. Parkway-Kew has applied plasma sprayed ceramic coatings to wire drawing blocks since the late 1990s, offering excellent surface finish and durability.

Ceramic coatings like PK-1500 Chrome Oxide offer superior hardness and wear resistance for wire drawing applications, while tungsten carbide matrix coatings (PK-675, PK-700, PK-750) provide excellent toughness and impact resistance. The best choice depends on the specific wear mechanism, load conditions, and material being processed.

Yes, Parkway-Kew's proprietary Restore & Grind process allows 5-7 cost-effective repairs to coated components before a full recoating is necessary. This process fills and blends the worn drawline area, extending service life and significantly reducing repair costs and downtime compared to full recoating.

Thick ceramic coatings are widely used in wire drawing operations, oil and gas fracking equipment, shipping terminal machinery, and heavy industrial equipment. These industries rely on ceramic-coated components for their superior wear resistance, corrosion protection, and extended service life under demanding operating conditions.