OEM Plasma Surface Treatment Suppliers & Factories

Advanced Wear-Resistant Solutions, Metallurgical PTA Cladding, and Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Technology Engineering

Industrial Wear-Resistant Product Lineup

High-reliability surfacing materials, composite steel plates, and intelligent engineering hardware for heavy-duty applications.

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials Flux Cored Wires

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Premium alloy welding wires optimized for high stress grinding abrasion with minimal dilution.

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Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Resistant Steel Plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Plate

Extreme abrasion-resistant composite steel plate featuring a structural backing & hard weld overlay.

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OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

Designed for field operations. Hardfacing wire engineered to withstand severe grinding impact.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Plate (RX-m Series)

Runxing RX-m series optimized for mining chute liners, cement hoppers, and heavy industrial systems.

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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Plate

High-density chromium surfacing structure ideal for demanding sliding abrasion environments.

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Wear Plate RXwp 7600

Wear Plate RX®wp 7600

Composite wear plate built from a structural steel backing and hard weld surfacing (DIN 8555 standard).

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Welding Equipment Automation

RX® Surfacing Welding Equipment

Advanced numerical control systems with 10.2-inch touch screen, high welding efficiency, and swing controls.

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Roll Repair Grinding Mills

Industrial Roll & Grinding Mill Repair

Dedicated roll repair and mill surfacing designed to double service life and minimize operating costs.

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2010

Year Established

6+ Years

German VAUTID Partnership

10,000+ T

Annual Production Capacity

24/7

Localized Engineering Support

1. The Global Landscape of Plasma Surface Treatment & PTA Cladding

Across global heavy industries—including steel manufacturing, open-pit mining, coal-fired power plants, and maritime cargo handling—mechanical components constantly battle severe surface degradation. High-stress grinding, sliding friction, structural erosion, and thermal oxidation are critical drivers of equipment failure and operational downtime. In response to these challenges, Plasma Surface Treatment and Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) cladding have emerged as standard metallurgical processes to prolong service life and improve cost efficiency.

Traditional hardfacing, while cost-effective, often struggles with high dilution rates, where the substrate metal blends into the protective alloy coating, degrading its hardness. In contrast, PTA cladding utilizes a highly concentrated plasma arc as a heat source to melt both the substrate surface and the alloy feeding materials (such as chromium carbide powders or flux-cored wires). This results in a dense, metallurgically bonded coating with a dilution rate often below 5%. The resulting material exhibits superior abrasion, impact, and corrosion resistance, suitable for extreme operating temperatures.

Information Gain Insight: The efficacy of plasma-treated surfaces is determined by the size and distribution of primary chromium-rich carbides ($M_{7}C_{3}$ structure). Through microstructural engineering, modern PTA and specialized automated surfacing processes ensure these hard carbides orient perpendicularly to the wear direction, increasing sliding wear resistance by up to 200% compared to manual stick weld coatings.

Tangshan Runxing Machinery: A Heritage of Hardfacing Excellence

Founded in 2010 in Tangshan, Hebei Province—the core of China's heavy industrial and metallurgic manufacturing corridor—Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. has established itself as an R&D-led manufacturer of hardfacing wear-resistant metal products. Runxing focuses on custom product development, on-site engineering, and advanced surface modification technologies.

Our core catalog includes Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) wear plates, bimetallic composite wear liners, wear-resistant pipes and fittings, hardfacing flux-cored welding wires, and automated surfacing machinery. By positioning our primary manufacturing plant in Hebei, we leverage high-grade steel supplies and metallurgical research networks. All international trade, customs clearance, and global logistics are facilitated through Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd., ensuring compliance and smooth shipping workflows.

Tangshan Runxing Machinery Facility

2. Advanced Material Science: Chromium Carbide Microstructures and PTA Parameters

The performance of hardfacing wear plates depends on the chemistry of the deposited layer. Runxing’s proprietary wear plate series, including the RX®wp 7600 (conforming to the DIN 8555 standard), features a structural steel backing bonded with a high-chromium overlay.

Alloy Matrix Chemistry

High concentration of chromium carbides ($Cr_{7}C_{3}$) embedded within a tough, impact-resistant austenitic matrix.

Carbide Orientation

Primary hexagonal carbides grow perpendicularly to the base plate, preventing crack propagation and micro-spalling.

Automated Control

Microprocessor-controlled arc oscillation ensures homogeneous bead deposition and minimal thermal stress distortion.

The hardfacing deposit typically measures between 55 to 62 HRC (Rockwell Hardness). The base plate—commonly Q235B or Q345B structural steel—absorbs vibration and impact, while the outer overlay resists abrasive wear. This bimetallic design reduces structural weight while maintaining high mechanical strength.

Industrial Application Scenarios

Runxing designs custom wear-resistant solutions tailored to the operational demands of diverse heavy industries.

Cement Plant Wear Mitigation

Cement Production

Clinker chutes, hopper liners, and raw material mill plates require abrasion protection to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.

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Mining and Excavation Solutions

Mining & Quarrying

Protects dumper truck beds, excavating buckets, and primary crusher feed hoppers against heavy rock and ore impact.

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Steel Metallurgy Equipment

Iron & Steel Mills

Components undergo high thermal exposure and sliding abrasion. Solutions protect blast furnace bell components and guide rolls.

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Electric Power Industry Hardfacing

Coal Power Generation

Protects pulverizer mill rolls, coal burner liners, fan impellers, and flue gas dust separator cyclones.

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Bulk Handling Ports

Ports & Bulk Terminals

Protects high-volume grab buckets, transfer chutes, and belt conveyor loading hoppers handling raw coal, ores, and grain.

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Alternative Ceramics Materials

Alternative Ceramics

Utilizes high-purity alumina ceramics sintered at elevated temperatures for applications with high sliding wear but lower mechanical impact.

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Updating Cases

Custom OEM Projects

Tailored hardfacing systems engineered to meet specific technical requirements, wear parameters, and drawings.

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Ongoing Wear Plate System R&D

Engineering Upgrades

Continuous refinement of hardfacing processes, overlay chemistries, and automated equipment designs.

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3. China Factory Supply Chain Resilience & Efficiency Advantages

Manufacturing cost efficiency and supply chain reliability are key criteria for global procurement officers. Operating from Tangshan, Hebei, Runxing integrates raw materials sourcing, custom alloy blending, wire fabrication, and automated plate surfacing into a single production workflow. This vertical integration allows control over the entire quality loop and shields production schedules from market volatility.

Raw Material Access

Proximity to major steel producers ensures direct access to structural backing steels (Q235B, Q345B) and high-carbon ferrochrome raw materials.

Custom Formulation

In-house flux-cored wire manufacturing lines allow rapid tuning of alloy chemistry to meet specific wear resistance parameters.

Export Compliance

Dedicated export management through Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. handles customs documentation, payments, and international logistics.

This structured operation allows Runxing to maintain short lead times and stable pricing, even during raw material price fluctuations. Global buyers in Russia, Central Asia, and Africa benefit from clear pricing structures and predictable delivery schedules.

4. Industry Connectivity, R&D Alliances, and German VAUTID Agency

Runxing maintains technical credibility through ongoing R&D investments and partnerships with academic institutions. In 2023, the leadership of Tangshan University, including Dean Yuan Shaoqiang and Professor Yang Yuehui (Team Leader of Metal Materials and Forming Technology), conducted a collaborative research review at our facility. Together with Runxing’s General Manager Li Xiuhua and Vice General Manager Cui Jianying, the group established frameworks to commercialize new metallurgical formulations for wear mitigation.

Authorized Partnership: Since 2019, Tangshan Runxing Machinery has served as a qualified agent for VAUTID in Germany. This partnership integrates high-performance VAUTID welding consumables into Runxing’s specialized wear liners, combining European material formulations with Chinese manufacturing capabilities.

This combination of academic R&D and industrial partnerships ensures that Runxing's products meet the quality, tolerances, and metallurgical properties required by international standards.

Events & Industry Trade Shows

Follow Runxing's global outreach and technical exchange events at industrial exhibitions worldwide.

Runxing New Website Unveiled

New Website Trial Launch

Runxing launched its online platform to provide global customers with direct access to technical specifications and product catalogs.

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Runxing Machinery Africa Exhibition

Africa 2024 Trade Show

Exhibited at the International Construction and Mining Machinery Exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighting wear plates and welding wire lines.

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Tangshan University Leaders Visit

Tangshan University Visit

Dean Yuan Shaoqiang and Professor Yang Yuehui visited Runxing to review academic-industrial partnerships in metallurgy.

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German VAUTID Agent Certificate

VAUTID Germany Agent Status

Runxing has maintained its qualified agent status for VAUTID welding consumables for six consecutive years, supporting the production of premium hardfacing components.

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Expomin Exhibition Runxing

EXPOMIN Exhibition

Showcased mining wear solutions at EXPOMIN, South America's primary professional mining exhibition.

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5. Technical Roadmap and Future Outlook: Next-Gen Surface Treatment

The hardfacing industry is shifting toward higher degrees of automation and tailored microstructures. Runxing’s engineering roadmap focuses on three main developments:

1. Numerical Control & AI-Driven Surfacing

Modern surfacing requires uniform weld thickness and thermal management to minimize stress. Our automated surfacing machines utilize multi-axis CNC controllers and 10.2-inch touch interfaces to dynamically adjust the welding swing path, current intensity, and powder feed rates. This reduces defects like porosity and uneven dilution, ensuring uniform overlay performance.

2. Complex Multi-Alloy Layer Formulations

To address combined wear environments, such as simultaneous high-stress impact and acid corrosion, Runxing is developing multi-alloy coatings. By adding transition metals like niobium (Nb), vanadium (V), and tungsten (W) to the chromium carbide matrix, the resulting overlay forms complex carbides that resist abrasive wear at temperatures up to 800°C.

3. Sustainable Lifecycle Management

Rather than replacing worn components, remanufacturing through PTA cladding offers a more sustainable alternative. For example, rebuilding worn industrial grinding rolls and continuous casting table rollers reduces raw material consumption by up to 70% compared to manufacturing new replacements, supporting industrial decarburization efforts.

Technical FAQ & Selection Guide

Common questions answered by our engineering and metallurgical support team.

Q1: What is the main structural difference between PTA cladding and open-arc CCO plate welding?

A1: Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) cladding uses a focused plasma arc to deliver concentrated heat energy, resulting in a narrow heat-affected zone (HAZ) and low base-metal dilution (under 5%). Traditional open-arc CCO welding operates at higher heat inputs, leading to higher dilution (15-25%), which can lower the concentration of chromium carbides in the first deposited layer.

Q2: Can Runxing customize wear plates to match specific client design drawings?

A2: Yes, we provide full OEM/ODM fabrication services. Using client CAD drawings, we perform cutting, bending, rolling, and bolt-hole insertion on our wear plates to supply ready-to-install liners for chutes, hoppers, or pipes.

Q3: How does the agency agreement with German VAUTID benefit Runxing’s customers?

A3: It allows us to combine VAUTID’s alloy formulations with our local manufacturing capacity. This enables us to produce high-grade overlay plates and wire consumables locally, offering European technical standards at competitive pricing.

Q4: What is the purpose of the hairline crack pattern visible on CCO wear plates?

A4: These cracks are stress-relief cracks that form naturally during cooling due to thermal contraction differences between the hard chromium carbide overlay and the structural steel backing. They do not affect the plate's wear resistance and prevent the backing plate from warping.

Q5: Who manages the international shipping and custom clearance processes for export orders?

A5: All export transactions, customs documentation, shipping arrangements, and international payment processing are managed by our authorized partner, Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd., allowing our factory to focus on manufacturing quality.

Premium Wear-Resistant Solutions

Explore our complete catalog of hardfacing consumables, bimetallic plates, and custom-rehabilitated wear components.

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials Flux Cored Wires

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Premium alloy welding wires optimized for high stress grinding abrasion with minimal dilution.

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Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Resistant Steel Plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Plate

Extreme abrasion-resistant composite steel plate featuring a structural backing & hard weld overlay.

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OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

Designed for field operations. Hardfacing wire engineered to withstand severe grinding impact.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Plate (RX-m Series)

Runxing RX-m series optimized for mining chute liners, cement hoppers, and heavy industrial systems.

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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Plate

High-density chromium surfacing structure ideal for demanding sliding abrasion environments.

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PTTA Surfacing Products

PTTA Consumables & Surfacing

High-hardness chromium alloys designed to resist abrasive wear in mining and steel processing.

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Machining and Custom Engineering Services

Machining & Custom Engineering

Experienced design, processing, and assembly of complex industrial machinery and custom liners.

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Flux Cored Welding Wire Selection

Wear-Resistant Welding Wires

Specialty hardfacing wire for rebuilding continuous caster rolls, mill crushers, and excavator teeth.

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