Wear Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings protect parts against corrosion, abrasion, and wear. Parkway-Kew engineers recommend the right alloy and surfacing method for durability, efficiency, and operating conditions.
Protect high-wear industrial parts with proven coating technologies from Parkway-Kew Corporation. Since 1952, our team has helped wire mills, oil and gas operators, shipping terminals, and heavy equipment users extend component life, improve corrosion resistance, and reduce costly downtime through HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, sub-arc welding, and proprietary hard surfacing solutions.
Advanced coating, rebuilding, and hard surfacing options for industrial components exposed to demanding wear conditions.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings protect parts against corrosion, abrasion, and wear. Parkway-Kew engineers recommend the right alloy and surfacing method for durability, efficiency, and operating conditions.
High Velocity Oxygen Fuel coating creates hard, dense, virtually defect-free surfaces. It supports wire drawing blocks and other process parts needing better wear and corrosion resistance.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings are cost-effective for high-speed, high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications, especially small high-quality or plated wires requiring excellent wear resistance.
Thermal spray metallizing uses practical hard surfacing alloys such as PK-400 to deliver high-quality surface finish, especially where very large wire applications require reliable coating performance.
Submerged arc welding provides cost-effective hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks. Parkway-Kew pioneered this rebuilding method in the 1950s and offers alloy options for cracked or crack-free deposits.
Full-service rebuilding and hardsurfacing for wire drawing blocks, capstans, tuner rolls, sheaves, step cones, and guide devices helps reduce downtime from frequent component changeout.
Every industrial part fails for a reason: abrasion, corrosion, heat checking, poor concentricity, surface finish demands, or harsh process conditions. Parkway-Kew Corporation evaluates the application and recommends the most effective coating or rebuild path, from tungsten carbide and chrome oxide to PK alloy systems. The result is longer part life, fewer changeouts, and dependable performance.
Choose a coating partner with decades of proven industrial problem-solving experience.
Recognized worldwide for hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks, capstans, and advanced coating solutions.
Pioneered sub-arc rebuilding and introduced HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989.
CNC turning, milling, manual turning, and large grinding support complete component restoration.
PK-730 and Restore & Grind solutions target longer life and lower repair costs.
Three generations of industrial coating knowledge and 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.
Industrial coating services apply engineered surface materials to parts exposed to wear, corrosion, heat, friction, or repeated production stress. Parkway-Kew Corporation uses methods such as HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, metallizing, fuse welding, and sub-arc welding to restore or upgrade components so they last longer and reduce downtime.
Get practical guidance on coatings, rebuilding, and wear solutions.
Industry membership supporting wire sector expertise
Industrial coating expertise established in 1952
Recognized leader in wire drawing hardsurfacing
Share your component specifications, wear challenges, operating environment, and production goals. Our team will review your 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.