Wear Coatings
Custom ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear for demanding industrial components used in continuous production environments.
Extend component life, reduce downtime, and improve performance with Professional Protective Coating Specialists backed by Parkway-Kew Corporation’s decades of industrial hardsurfacing expertise. From HVOF and plasma spray to thermal spray and wire drawing block rebuilding, our team helps manufacturers, wire mills, fracking operations, and shipping terminals choose the right coating system for demanding wear and corrosion challenges.
Advanced industrial coating, rebuilding, and hardsurfacing solutions for high-wear components across demanding applications.
Custom ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear for demanding industrial components used in continuous production environments.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating creates hard, dense, nearly defect-free surfaces using alloy powders, including PK-920, PK-675, PK-700, and PK-750 systems.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, support high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications with strong wear resistance and surface performance.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical alloy systems such as PK-400 to provide excellent surface finish, especially for large wire and specialized hardsurfacing needs.
Submerged arc welding rebuilds and hardsurfaces wire drawing blocks with proven alloys such as PK-503 and PK-200 for demanding wear and quality requirements.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for blocks, capstans, tuner rolls, sheaves, step cones, and guide devices helps reduce changeouts and extend production uptime.
We review the worn component, operating environment, failure mode, substrate, and dimensional requirements to understand whether coating, rebuilding, machining, or a combined solution will deliver the most durable result.
Parkway-Kew Corporation combines proven coating technology with deep industrial application knowledge.
Recognized globally for hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks, capstans, and precision industrial coating solutions.
Pioneered submerged arc rebuilding and introduced HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989.
CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large grinding capabilities support complete part restoration.
Proprietary systems like PK-730 and Restore & Grind solve severe wear while controlling downtime.
Generations of industrial coating knowledge and practical engineering expertise.
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 specialist evaluates how a part fails, then recommends and applies the right surface technology to improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, release properties, or service life. At Parkway-Kew Corporation, that can include HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, sub-arc welding, rebuilding, grinding, and finishing to match demanding industrial operating conditions.
Get application-specific guidance from our protective coating experts.
Connection to global wire industry standards.
Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
Recognized leader in wire block hardsurfacing.
Tell us about your component, operating conditions, wear issues, and production goals. Our team will review the application and recommend the most practical coating, rebuilding, or machining solution.
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.