Wear Coatings
Engineered ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to protect parts from corrosion, abrasion, and wear using the most suitable surfacing technology for each application.
Protect high-value industrial components with Custom Metal Coating Services engineered for wear resistance, corrosion protection, and longer operating life. Parkway-Kew Corporation combines proven hard surfacing methods, proprietary alloy knowledge, and precision machining support to help wire mills, oil and gas operators, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment teams reduce downtime and extend part performance.
Advanced coating and hard surfacing options tailored to industrial wear, corrosion, and performance challenges.
Engineered ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to protect parts from corrosion, abrasion, and wear using the most suitable surfacing technology for each application.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating creates dense, hard, virtually defect-free surfaces using alloy powders, including nickel chrome boron and tungsten carbide matrix systems for demanding wear applications.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, provide cost-effective wear resistance for high-speed, high-slip ferrous wire drawing and other precision industrial uses.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical alloys such as PK-400 to deliver high-quality surface finishes, especially where very large wire or specialized hardsurfacing requirements are involved.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 for extreme hardness and PK-200 when a virtually crack-free deposit is preferred.
Fuse welding supports copper and aluminum wire drawing applications with PK-920, PK-700, and PK-675 coatings, offering a lower-cost alternative to solid ceramics.
Parkway-Kew Corporation helps industrial teams protect expensive components with coating systems matched to real operating conditions. From dense HVOF carbide coatings to plasma-applied ceramics and proven hardsurfacing alloys, each solution is selected to reduce wear, improve corrosion resistance, preserve surface quality, and extend usable life for demanding wire, fracking, crane, and heavy equipment applications.
Industrial customers choose Parkway-Kew Corporation for deep coating knowledge and practical performance improvements.
A recognized leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans for demanding industrial operations.
Pioneered submerged arc rebuilding in the 1950s and introduced HVOF wire block coating in 1989.
HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, fuse welding, and sub-arc options support precise coating selection.
In-house CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large grinding streamline complex coating projects.
Generations of coating expertise for demanding industrial applications.
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.
Custom metal coating is the application of engineered alloys, ceramics, or carbide-based materials to a component surface to improve performance. Parkway-Kew Corporation uses methods such as HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, and submerged arc welding to increase wear resistance, corrosion resistance, surface finish quality, and service life for demanding industrial parts.
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Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
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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.