Wear Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear while matching the best surfacing method to each component.
Protect critical industrial components with Blasting & Coating Services engineered for durability, corrosion resistance, and longer wear life. Parkway-Kew Corporation applies advanced hard surfacing technologies for wire drawing blocks, fracking plungers, pulleys, crane components, and other high-wear parts—helping reduce downtime, improve surface performance, and extend the value of your equipment.
Advanced coating, hard surfacing, and rebuilding options for industrial wear parts and process equipment.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear while matching the best surfacing method to each component.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating creates dense, hard, virtually defect-free surfaces using alloy powders applied at extreme velocity for improved wear and corrosion resistance.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip wire drawing applications that demand exceptional wear resistance and surface quality.
Thermal spray metallizing applies practical hard surfacing materials such as PK-400, often selected when finish quality and large-wire applications require a reliable surface.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 and PK-200 options selected for hardness, surface behavior, and application needs.
Fuse welding supports wire drawing rings for copper and aluminum, offering a lower-cost alternative to solid ceramics without typical breakage or slippage concerns.
The team reviews the component, operating conditions, wear pattern, substrate, surface finish needs, and performance goals to determine whether coating, rebuilding, machining, grinding, or redesign will deliver the most practical outcome.
Parkway-Kew Corporation combines proven coating history with practical engineering support.
Making machine parts last longer with industrial coating expertise developed since 1952.
Recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, sub-arc welding, and machining under one roof.
Proprietary solutions like PK-730 and Restore & Grind solve demanding wear problems.
Meet the specialists behind long-lasting industrial coatings.
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.
A coating service applies a protective or performance-enhancing layer to an industrial component. At Parkway-Kew Corporation, coating services include HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, and other hard surfacing methods designed to improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, surface finish, and service life for machine parts exposed to demanding operating conditions.
Connect with coating specialists for practical guidance on your part.
Industry membership supporting wire sector expertise.
Industrial coating experience dating back to 1952.
Recognized leader in wire drawing block hardsurfacing.
Send details about your part, coating needs, operating conditions, or rebuild requirements, and the Parkway-Kew Corporation team will help identify the best next step.
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.