Wear-Resistant Coatings
Engineered ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings improve resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and wear, with alloy selection guided by Parkway-Kew Corporation’s engineering expertise.
Protect critical industrial and marine components with engineered coatings built for abrasion, corrosion, heat, and demanding production environments. Parkway-Kew Corporation applies advanced HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, fuse welding, and hard surfacing solutions to extend part life, reduce changeouts, and help equipment perform reliably across heavy-duty operations throughout North America.
Advanced coating, hard surfacing, and rebuilding options for industrial components exposed to severe wear.
Engineered ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings improve resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and wear, with alloy selection guided by Parkway-Kew Corporation’s engineering expertise.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel technology applies dense, hard, virtually defect-free coatings, including PK-920, PK-675, PK-700, and PK-750 systems for demanding wear and corrosion applications.
Plasma-sprayed ceramic coatings support high-speed and high-slip wire drawing applications, including PK-1500 chrome oxide for exceptional wear resistance on precision drawing blocks.
Thermal spray metallizing, including PK-400, provides practical hard surfacing with excellent surface finish quality, especially valuable for very large wire drawing applications.
Submerged arc welding delivers cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 super hard alloy and PK-200 for virtually crack-free steel deposits.
Fuse welding supports wire drawing rings for copper and aluminum, offering lower-cost alternatives to solid ceramics without common breakage or slippage issues.
From wire mills and oilfield equipment to shipping terminals and heavy industrial machinery, Parkway-Kew Corporation helps extend component life with coating systems matched to real-world wear. With proprietary alloys, advanced HVOF and plasma capabilities, and in-house machining support, your parts receive durable surfaces, accurate finishes, and practical recommendations focused on reducing downtime and replacement costs.
Choose a coating partner with proven technology, deep experience, and practical engineering support.
Established in 1952, with decades of practical coating, rebuilding, and hard surfacing knowledge.
Recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
HVOF, plasma, thermal spray, fuse welding, and sub-arc options match specific wear conditions.
CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large grinding support accurate finished coated parts.
Three generations of coating expertise and industrial 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.
The toughest coating depends on the operating environment, but tungsten carbide coatings are among the most durable for severe abrasion and wear. Parkway-Kew Corporation offers proprietary PK-730 fused tungsten carbide for harsh fracking plunger conditions and HVOF-applied tungsten carbide systems for dense, hard, nearly defect-free surfaces. For wire drawing, PK-1500 chrome oxide is noted as the most wear-resistant ceramic option.
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Active connection to global wire industry standards.
Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
Recognized leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks.
Send details about your part, operating conditions, wear pattern, or rebuild needs, and Parkway-Kew Corporation will help identify the right coating or hard surfacing 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.