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The Types and Benefits of Hard Facing…
Hard Facing helps DOUBLE or TRIPLE the service life of critical equipment. Hard Facing involves depositing a hard, wear-resistant material onto a base metal (substrate) by either weld overlay or thermal spray process (HVOF). Hard facing reduces wear from abrasion,...
The Differences Between a Rotary Valve, Rotary Airlock, Rotary Feeder, and a Rotary Airlock Feeder
A rotary valve is a valve without a home, at least until you determine the application and accessories, which can make it either an airlock, feeder, or both. The following explains the different ways a rotary valve can be used... Rotary Airlock An Airlock is a valve...
Wear Resistance vs. Hardness – Which is Better?
Customers may ask for a hard coating, but often what they're really asking for is a wear resistant coating. What's the difference and which is better? The answer depends on your specific application. Hardness measures a material's resistance to permanent deformation...
Hardfacing Increases the Strength of Metal. View Where and How It’s Applied…
As a welder, sometimes tough just isn’t tough enough. There are times when you might need to increase the strength of a metal part to help minimize wear. How do you do that? Hardfacing. Hardfacing is a rather easy, yet effective method to prevent wear on your metal...
Why Rotary Valve Maintenance Is So Important…
Rotary valves need to be in premium condition to keep the system operating safely and smoothly. Should you encounter a problem with your rotary airlock feeder, the system must be halted to perform repairs, taking significant time and expense. However, with proper and...
What Is Involved In Rebuilding a Rotary Valve?
Is your rotary valve badly damaged, maybe even “beyond repair”? Do your rotary valves continue to fail before they “should”? Palmer has experience fixing BOTH problems. Whether your damage is caused by abrasion, or corrosion, or “all of the above”, Palmer can likely...
Why The Fabricating Companies You Work With Should Have an American Society Of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Certification…
Certification can prove that a welding company's products meet industry standards for quality and safety. ASME BPVC certification ensures that the product was manufactured in compliance with the laws and regulations in nearly all of the U.S. states and the Canadian...
Why Do My Parts “Wear Out”? How Can I Help My Equipment and Parts Last Longer?
Wear is a universal constant in manufacturing, and is among the most common causes for failure and material replacement. Example... Food Processing - In some applications like food processing, the use of certain materials that provide superior wear resistance...