OEM Hard Facing Mig Wire Manufacturer & Factory

Elevate the durability of your heavy machinery with our engineered hardfacing welding wires, designed to withstand extreme abrasive, impact, and high-temperature wear environments.

14+
Years of R&D Excellence
60%+
Extended Wear Plate Service Life
6 Yrs
Qualified VAUTID Brand Agent
30+
Global Export Markets Served

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Premium Hardfacing Products

ODM CCO Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate Factory

Precision engineered wear-resistant composite plates containing primary chromium-rich carbides designed to perform in extreme abrasive environments.

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Bimetallic Wear Plate

High-Quality Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Surfacing Plate

Premium carbon steel backing plate metallurgically bonded with high alloy carbide overlay, offering exceptional toughness and resistance to impacts.

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High Hardness CCO Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Hardfacing Overlay Steel Plate

Runxing RX-m Series specifically developed for high-stress cement chutes, mining equipment liners and severe sand sliding situations.

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Hardfacing flux cored wire

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Top-grade flux-cored wires produced under strict ISO control, delivering stable arcs, minimal spatter and premium chemical consistency.

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Self-shielded wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire Suppliers

Hardfacing wire designed for field operations without the need for external shielding gas. High resistance to severe soil abrasion.

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Wear Plate RXwp 7600

Wear Plate - RX®wp 7600 Surfacing Solutions

Structural steel backing combined with a dense hard weld overlay. Conforms to DIN 8555 standards for demanding industrial wear parts.

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Welding Wire Self Shielded

Welding Wire - High-Chromium Self-Shielded Alloy

Optimized for high-stress grinding abrasion with minimal impact, providing maximum carbide concentration on critical components.

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PTTA Surfacing

PTTA plasma arc hardfacing materials & wire

Specialized flux cored wire for PTTA (Plasma Transferred Arc) processes, offering high deposition rates and low dilution levels.

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What is Hard Facing Mig Wire & How Does it Work?

Hard facing (or hardfacing) is a metallurgical surface modification process that deposits a wear-resistant layer of alloyed steel onto a base component. For high-output applications, Hard Facing MIG Wire (Metal Inert Gas / Gas Metal Arc Welding - GMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) wires represent the standard in mechanical recovery. These wires are packed with active ferro-alloys like chromium, manganese, molybdenum, and boron that melt, blend, and solidify to create a tough, protective shield on soft carbon steels.

When selecting an OEM Hard Facing MIG Wire manufacturer, mechanical engineers must assess two critical performance dynamics: abrasion resistance and impact toughness. High chromium content generates Primary M7C3 Carbides that resist sliding friction, while manganese and nickel additions strengthen the matrix to resist heavy shocks. Striking this balance dictates the service life of everything from cement grinding rollers to mining hoppers.

  • Extreme Hardness (up to 65 HRC): Hypereutectic structure filled with dense chromium carbide needles.
  • Low Dilution Ratios: Carefully configured flux density keeps core weld dilutions below 15-20% on the first layer.
  • Operational Versatility: Direct cladding availability via open-arc (self-shielded) or gas-shielded (Ar/CO2 mixtures) setups.
Alloy Classification Core Chemistry Elements Deposition Hardness Typical Application Cases
Fe-Cr-C (Chromium Carbide) Cr: 25-35%, C: 3.5-5.5% 58 - 65 HRC Extreme abrasion, low impact. Chute liners, mill rollers.
Fe-Cr-C-B (Complex Borides) Cr: 20-30%, B: 1.5-3%, Mo: 2-5% 60 - 67 HRC High-stress sliding wear, elevated temp environment.
Martensitic Alloy Cr: 5-12%, Mn: 1-2%, Mo/V: 0.5-2.0% 45 - 55 HRC Metal-to-metal friction, moderate impact. Crane wheels, gear shafts.
Austenitic Manganese Mn: 12-16%, Cr: 3-5%, Ni: 0.5-1.5% 200 HB (Work-hardens to 55HRC) Extreme impact and gouging. Crusher jaws, railroad frogs.

Industrial Fields

Localized Applications & In-Field Performance

Cement & Construction

Cement raw mills operate under massive pressure and sliding abrasion. In concrete mills and grinding environments, the constant wear on mill rollers and table liners causes severe dimensional losses. Rebuilding these components using high-chromium flux-cored wire extends roller life by 1.5 to 2.2 times, ensuring stable clinker processing.

Mining & Quarry Excavation

Dragline buckets, shovel teeth, slurry lines, and transfer hopper gates handle sharp granite, basalt, or iron ores. Under these severe gouging conditions, our martensitic work-hardening alloys and chromium-carbide hardfacing overlays form a tough structural barrier that prevents base-metal cracking even under intense impact stresses.

Steel & Smelting Mills

Handling raw iron ore, sinter, coke, and slag subjects processing machines to thermal shock and mechanical wear. Sinter screen bars and continuous casting rolls must maintain structural integrity at temperatures exceeding 600°C. OEM hardfacing wires with high cobalt/molybdenum content maintain hardness at high temperatures.

OEM Application Showcase

INDUSTRY CASES

Cement Case

Cement Industry Solutions

The key issue for any cement plant lies in the availability of critical equipment. The key to equipment availability is wear resistance, and the performance of wear-resistant products determines the operating time of critical equipment.

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Mining Case

Mining Engineering Solutions

Mine operators around the globe are seeking to increase productivity, profitability and sustainability. We help our partners achieve these goals by delivering the mining industry’s most comprehensive and cost-effective wear solutions.​ ​

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Steel Case

Steel Smelting Solutions

In the steel industry, the use of equipment is even more brutal, involving raw minerals, high temperatures, corrosion and other working conditions.

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Electric Power Case

Electric Power Generation

Wear protection for fan blades, conveyor chutes and hopper liners, crushers, coal mills, dust removal systems, conveyor systems.

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Port Case

Port & Dredging Equipment

Ports are mainly to transport various materials, conveying equipment, loading and unloading equipment, as well as yard stacking and picking equipment, is the main force of port operations.

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Alternative Materials Case

Alternative Wear Materials

The wear-resistant alumina ceramic is made of high purity superfine alumina powder and sintered at high temperature by an optimized formula.

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Updating Cases

Updating Industrial Applications

More to come as we continue to update our database of technical wear solutions and site studies.

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Updating Cases 2

Updating Industry Sectors

Continuous R&D updates and metallurgical integration to resolve new surface wear issues globally.

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Supply Chain Resilience & Tangshan Factory Efficiency

Our manufacturing facility is located in Tangshan, Hebei Province—the steelmaking heart of China. This geographical placement gives Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. direct access to high-purity iron ore, customized ferroalloys (such as ferro-chromium, ferro-boron, and manganese), and raw steel. The short supply paths reduce raw material transportation costs and insulate our production lines from global material price spikes.

Furthermore, the industrial cluster in Hebei supports an ecosystem of advanced research labs, heat treatment specialists, and mechanical machining yards. This network helps us keep our OEM manufacturing turnaround times under 15 days, even for custom-profile wires or heavy container orders. By utilizing local manufacturing capacity alongside efficient logistics, we deliver stable material availability and high-performance hardfacing solutions to our partners worldwide.

OEM Factory Capabilities & Lead Times

Annual Output Capacity: Over 8,000 Metric Tons of high-chromium welding materials.

Custom Chemistry: Tailored alloy configurations adjusting Mo, W, V, Nb and B elements based on operational wear parameters.

Packaging Variety: 15kg spools, 50kg coils, 150kg/250kg pay-off drums for automated robotic systems.

Quality Control: Every batch undergoes spectral analysis, hardness mapping, and bead-on-plate dilution validation.

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About Us - Tangshan Runxing Machinery

Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd., a professional manufacturer located in Tangshan, Hebei Province that focuses on R&D, production and on-site construction service of hardfacing wear-resistant metal products, was founded in 2010.

Our main products include chromium carbide overlay (CCO) wear plates, custom processed wear liners, wear-resistant pipes and pipe fittings, hardfacing flux-cored welding wires, automatic hardfacing welding machines, and professional roller surfacing repair service. We follow the business idea of “Integrity, Superior Quality, Innovation & Sustainable Development” and own mature advanced metal surface hardfacing technology.

We provide customized wear-resistant solutions for cement, steel, mining, port and dredging industries around the world, and have gained good market reputation in Russia and Central Asia.

All export business is fully authorized and handled by Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. This trading company completes all export work including customs clearance, shipment, documents and payment collection. Our factory focuses on product development and production to ensure stable product quality and on-time delivery.

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Innovation Roadmap

The Future of Hardfacing Materials & PTTA Cladding

Nanostructured Alloys & Boron-Doped Matrices

Traditional chromium carbide overlays rely on coarse primary chromium carbides (M7C3) to stop abrasive particles. However, when these carbides encounter high-impact loads, they are prone to cracking, which can propagate through to the base metal. The next generation of hardfacing research focuses on nanostructured grain refinement.

By incorporating micro-additions of strong carbide-forming elements such as niobium, titanium, and vanadium into the flux core of the MIG wire, we can refine the solidified microstructure. This refines the carbide particle size down to sub-micron or nano-levels. The resulting matrix resists micro-cutting abrasion while maintaining higher fracture toughness. Additionally, boron-doped matrices lower the overall melting temperature of the alloy during cladding, reducing the heat-affected zone (HAZ) and distortion in the base steel plate.

Automated Welding Systems & PTTA Integration

Manual hardfacing application can lead to inconsistent thickness, variable dilution ratios, and weld defects. In response, Runxing has invested in high-efficiency **PTTA (Plasma Transferred Arc)** and multi-wire automatic cladding systems. These systems interface with CNC controllers to coordinate wire feed speed, swing width, and cooling rates.

Our automated welding equipment features four guns working simultaneously or independently. This configuration provides a stable deposition rate, uniform hardfacing thickness, and minimal thermal distortion in large-scale CCO wear plate manufacturing. Over the next decade, we plan to integrate AI-driven thermal sensors to dynamically adjust power parameters, minimizing dilution and optimizing weld bead consistency.

Industry Engagement

EVENTS & TRADE SHOWS

New Website Rollout

Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. Unveils New Website to Enhance Services and Industry Connectivity

Recently, www.runxing-machinery.com, a website dedicated to serving the wear-resistant industry, has officially entered its trial operation phase. The website serves as a platform offering one-stop procurement.

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South Africa Show

Runxing Machinery at Africa 2024 Trade Show in Johannesburg

From September 2 to 6, 2024, the much-anticipated 2024 South Africa International Construction Machinery Exhibition opened in Johannesburg. Our team presented our premium hardfacing wire solutions.

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University Research Collaboration

Leaders of New3 Tangshan University Visited and Inspected

In 2023, Yuan Shaoqiang, Dean of Tangshan University; Li Jing, Vice Dean, and Professor Yang Yuehui visited our unit for research into Metal Materials and Forming Technology.

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VAUTID Cooperation

Runxing Machinery Qualified Agent for VAUTID in Germany for Six Consecutive Years

Since 2019, Tangshan Runxing Machinery has been incorporating premium VAUTID brand welding materials into our wear solutions, helping companies improve equipment lifetime and lower operational costs.

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EXPOMIN Exhibition

Runxing Machinery Participated in EXPOMIN 2023 Exhibition in Chile

From April 24th to April 27th, Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. participated in EXPOMIN 2023, the world's second-largest professional mining exhibition, to introduce our line of CCO wear plates.

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Global Compliance & Authorized Export Logistics

Transporting industrial wear plates and heavy welding wire spools internationally requires strict compliance with customs laws, cargo safety regulations, and trade controls. At Tangshan Runxing Machinery, all export operations are managed in partnership with Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd.

This partnership ensures that customs clearances, ocean bills of lading, Certificates of Origin, and international banking transactions comply with global standards. We provide standardized wood crate framing, vacuum barrier bags, and steel strapping to prevent moisture absorption and transit damage. This ensures our hardfacing materials arrive at ports in Russia, Central Asia, South America, and Africa ready for immediate use.

  • Direct Technical Support:

    Experienced metallurgical engineers provide remote and on-site assistance, advising on dilution control and thermal management during the welding process.

  • Traceable Material Testing:

    Each shipment includes chemical composition and hardness test certificates. Samples from every batch are retained for five years to ensure quality accountability.

  • Standard Packaging Standards:

    We package products in IPPC-certified wood cases, heavy duty steel-bound pallets, and moisture-controlled plastic wrap to protect them during ocean shipping.

Help Center

Hardfacing Technical FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between open-arc (self-shielded) and gas-shielded hardfacing wires?
Open-arc (self-shielded) wires contain specific gas-forming agents within their internal chemical cores, removing the need for external shielding gas. This makes them suitable for outdoor site applications, such as repairing excavator buckets in windy conditions. Gas-shielded wires (typically using CO2 or Argon/CO2 mixes) provide a smoother arc, lower spatter levels, and higher deposition efficiency, making them well-suited for automated shop applications like fabricating new wear plates.
Q2: Why do check cracks (relief cracks) appear on the surface of hardfaced overlays?
Check cracks (also known as relief checking) are normal in high-chromium carbide hardfacing overlays. As the high-carbon weld metal cools, shrinkage stresses build up. The alloy relieves these stresses by forming fine transverse hairline fractures across the weld bead. These cracks should not propagate into the base carbon steel, and they do not affect the overlay's wear resistance during operation.
Q3: What parameters determine dilution levels in hardfacing overlays?
Dilution is the mixing of the alloyed hardfacing deposit with the base carbon steel. Minimizing dilution helps ensure the deposit retains its intended wear resistance. Key parameters include welding current (lower amperage reduces penetration), arc voltage, travel speed, and torch oscillation. Applying a second layer also reduces the influence of the base metal, restoring the hardness of the top surface.
Q4: Can hardfaced parts handle impact loads alongside abrasive wear?
Yes, but this requires selecting the appropriate alloy. Standard hypereutectic chromium carbide overlays are brittle and can spall under heavy impact. For applications with combined wear and shock loads, we recommend using sub-eutectic chromium alloys or complex carbide systems modified with niobium and molybdenum, which balance toughness and hardness.
Q5: How should flux-cored welding wire be stored to prevent contamination?
Flux-cored wires are sensitive to moisture absorption, which can cause hydrogen cracking and porosity. Wires should be stored in their original sealed packaging in a temperature- and humidity-controlled warehouse (relative humidity < 60%, temperature > 15°C). Once opened, the wire should be mounted on the feeder or stored in a drying cabinet if not used immediately.

Complete Inventory

Specialized Wear & Machinery Assets

Welding Equipment

Automatic Cladding & Welding Equipment

Equipped with automated numeric control systems, 10.2-inch touchscreens, and four independent welding guns for rebuilding large-scale wear surfaces.

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Machining & Engineering

Machining and Engineering Components

Custom engineering solutions and precision machining capabilities for specialized industrial wear plates, pipe structures, and fittings.

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Roll Repair

Roll Repair & Rebuilding Service

Specialized cladding and rebuilding services for heavy-duty grinding rolls and table liners in the steel, cement, and mining industries.

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Sintering Roll Parts

Sintering & High Temp Components

High-alloy surfacing layers applied to conveyor rollers, helping components withstand high temperatures and abrasive material feed.

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Wear Pipe Joints

Hardfaced Pipes & Elbow Fittings

Inner diameter clad pipes designed for pneumatic fly-ash conveyance, slurry transport, and tailings management.

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Coal Pulverizer Spares

Coal Pulverizer & Fan Wear Plates

Erosion-resistant cladding sheets designed to protect high-speed fan blades and housing segments in coal power plants.

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Excavator Parts

Heavy Excavation Shovel Liners

Tough wear liners engineered to absorb continuous impacts from rock, soil, and gravel, protecting bucket structures.

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Custom Flange Plates

Custom Wear Flanges & Outlets

Hardfaced flange rings and chute outlets built to match custom equipment shapes and connection requirements.

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