Wear Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear life on high-use industrial components exposed to demanding service conditions.
Parkway-Kew Corporation provides contract manufacturing for ceramic industrial coatings and wear-resistant hard surfacing that helps critical machine parts last longer. Since 1952, manufacturers, wire mills, fracking operations, shipping terminals, and heavy industrial teams have relied on proven coating technologies, proprietary alloys, and in-house machining support to reduce downtime and improve part performance.
Advanced ceramic, carbide, alloy coating, and rebuilding services for demanding industrial wear applications.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability, corrosion resistance, and wear life on high-use industrial components exposed to demanding service conditions.
HVOF applies dense, hard coatings by propelling alloy powder at extremely high velocity, helping process parts gain improved wear and corrosion resistance with a virtually defect-free surface.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip wire drawing applications where wear resistance and surface quality are especially important.
Thermal spray metallizing with alloys such as PK-400 provides a practical hard surfacing option, especially where high-quality surface finish is critical for wire drawing performance.
Fuse welding supports wire drawing rings for copper and aluminum, offering a lower-cost alternative to solid ceramics while avoiding common breakage or slippage concerns.
Wire drawing blocks and capstans are rebuilt and hardsurfaced using multiple technologies, including sub-arc welding, HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, and fuse welding.
The process begins with a review of your component, wear pattern, substrate, operating environment, dimensional requirements, and production goals. Parkway-Kew Corporation evaluates whether coating, rebuilding, solid tungsten carbide fabrication, or machining support offers the most practical path.
Choose an experienced industrial partner focused on durability, precision, and practical performance.
Recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
Pioneering hard surfacing work since 1952, including submerged arc welding and HVOF advances.
HVOF, plasma, metallizing, fuse welding, machining, and grinding capabilities support complex projects.
Proprietary solutions like PK-730 and Restore & Grind solve high-wear production challenges.
A multi-generation team built on coating innovation.
Founder
Eugene Walter Klein is the visionary founder of Parkway-Kew Corporation, establishing the company in 1952 after identifying an innovative solution to a pressing industrial challenge. As a welding supply salesman, Eugene was approached by a valued customer seeking help repairing worn machine parts and improving their wear resistance. Drawing on his expertise, he recommended a specialized hardfacing wear-resistant weld alloy, proved the concept by welding the first test piece in his own garage, and secured the company's landmark first order to rebuild 100 wire drawing blocks. His entrepreneurial spirit and deep technical knowledge laid the foundation for what would become the world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans, a legacy that has endured for over 70 years.
President
Eugene Edward Klein Sr. serves as President of Parkway-Kew Corporation, carrying forward the legacy established by his father, the company's founder. Under his leadership, Parkway-Kew has experienced remarkable growth, outgrowing four separate facilities before relocating to its current headquarters in North Brunswick, NJ in 1999. Eugene has been instrumental in driving the company's continuous technological innovation, from the introduction of HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989 to the development of the proprietary Restore & Grind process. A recognized industry authority, he has traveled throughout the country delivering presentations on wire drawing block maintenance, cementing the company's reputation as the world leader in precision metal coating and hardsurfacing solutions.
Latin America Sales and Marketing Director
MBA Ing. Antonio Ayala R. serves as Latin America Sales and Marketing Director for Parkway-Kew Corporation, bringing an exceptional combination of business acumen and industry expertise to the role. As CEO of AA Enterprise, he leads Parkway-Kew's regional outreach across Latin American markets, connecting industrial clients with the company's world-class precision metal coating and wear-resistant solutions. A distinguished figure in the wire industry, Antonio previously served as President of Wire Association International (WAI, Inc.), demonstrating his deep engagement with the global wire and cable sector. His bilingual capabilities, executive leadership experience, and extensive professional network make him an invaluable asset in expanding Parkway-Kew's reach and partnerships throughout Latin America.
Ceramic industrial coatings are engineered surface layers applied to metal components to improve resistance to wear, heat, corrosion, friction, and abrasive operating conditions. Parkway-Kew Corporation applies materials such as ceramics, chrome oxide, tungsten carbide, stainless, aluminum, and zinc using technologies including plasma spray, HVOF, metallizing, fuse welding, and other hard surfacing methods.
Get practical guidance for your coating or rebuilding project.
Industry association membership for wire professionals.
Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
Recognized leadership in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks.
Tell us about your component, operating conditions, wear problem, material requirements, and production timeline. Our team will review the application and recommend the most practical coating or rebuilding approach.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.