OEM Stainless Steel & Advanced Wear-Resistant Alloy Steel Factory

Global Metallurgical Engineering, Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Technology, and Tailored Tribological Solutions for Heavy Industries

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High-Performance Steel & Alloy Solutions

ODM High Hardness CCO Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Hardfacing Overlay Wear Resistant Steel Plate

Runxing RX-m Series specifically engineered for Mining, Cement Chute Liner Manufacturers, Factories. Combines supreme impact structural backing with ultra-hard chromium carbide deposits.

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Hardfacing Materials Flux Cored Wires

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires Manufacturers

Premium grade hardfacing flux-cored welding wires formulated for high-deposition rates and severe abrasion defense. Perfect for rebuilding, restoring, and strengthening metal surfaces.

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Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Steel Plate

High-Quality Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Surfacing Composite Steel Plate

Reliable structural composite plate offering double the durability of standard carbon steels. Suitable for intense abrasive wear and elevated thermal applications.

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OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire (for Hardfacing) Suppliers

Advanced open-arc welding wire that requires no external shielding gas. Specifically developed for on-site machinery repairs, rebuilding, and hard overlay construction.

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ODM CCO Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate Factory

Engineered multi-layer plate design that drastically curtails maintenance downtime in high-stress bulk handling facilities. Fully custom cutting, drilling, and shaping.

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Wear Plate RXwp 7600

Wear Plate - RX®wp 7600 Bimetallic Wear Plate

Composite material wearplate made of a structural steel backing & a hard weld surfacing. RX®wp 7600 is a composite material made of structural steel and hard weld surfacing, corresponding to DIN 8555.

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Welding Wire High Chromium Alloy

Welding Wire - Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

High chromium alloy designed for resisting high-stress grinding abrasion with low impact. Ideal for protecting wear plates and restoring high-impact wear surfaces.

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PTTA Surfacing Tech

PTTA - Plasma Transferred Transfer Arc Tech

Advanced hardfacing process for high-chromium alloy deposition to protect heavy industrial parts. Guarantees minimum dilution with base metal and maximum wear coefficient.

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Countries Reached via Yuwan Trade
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The Global Industrial Reality of Stainless Steel & Wear Alloys

In modern industrial metallurgy, selecting the appropriate grade of stainless steel or wear-resistant composite is a key operational decision that dictates mechanical longevity, energy efficiency, and cost control.

Historically, heavy industrial systems utilized standard stainless steel grades such as AISI 304 or 316 to counteract environmental corrosiveness and minor wear. However, in aggressive processing zones like mining chutes, coal pulverizers, cement hoppers, and port grab buckets, standard austenitic stainless steel lacks the hardness to withstand high-stress abrasion. This limitation led to the development of Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) plates. These plates feature a structural steel base fused with a hyper-eutectic chromium carbide weld overlay, combining toughness with high hardness.

Globally, the steel sector is undergoing a transition driven by carbon neutrality mandates and the rising cost of downtime. Replacing components every few weeks is no longer economically viable. Heavy industries are moving toward tailored alloy profiles. As an OEM factory, Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. addresses this demand by providing high-hardness wear plates, flux-cored wires, and automated repair services designed for high-stress applications.

Why Heavy Industries Choose Custom OEM Over Standard Specifications

Off-the-shelf wear components rarely fit specific plant geometries or localized stress fields. The term "OEM Stainless Steel & Alloy Manufacturing" refers to the precise engineering of component dimensions, backing steel grades, and weld overlay chemistry. Custom engineering ensures that structural backing remains weldable and ductile, while the face alloy provides the necessary hardness. For instance, in Cement plants, chute liners must handle dry raw meal abrasion, while in Dredging/Port facilities, they must withstand wet, corrosive slurries. An OEM approach allows for adjustments in chromium, carbon, niobium, and boron concentrations in the hardfacing layer to balance impact resistance, temperature stability, and sliding wear resistance.

Alloy Type Hardness Range (HRC) Primary Wear Mechanism Ideal Application Scenario
Austenitic Stainless Steel (e.g., SUS 304/316) 15 - 20 HRC Corrosive fluid attack, mild friction Food processing, chemical tanks, piping
Hardened Carbon Steel (Q355 / AR400) 35 - 42 HRC Structural load bearing, mild impact Chute bodies, low-wear scrapers
Martensitic Stainless & Tool Alloys 45 - 55 HRC Moderate impact with slide wear Crusher jaws, heavy duty turbine parts
Bimetallic CCO (e.g., RX®wp 7600 / VAUTID) 58 - 63 HRC Extreme sliding abrasion, high stress Mining liners, cement hopper bins, sinter chutes

Tangshan Runxing: Structural Quality and Strategic Partnerships

Founded in 2010 in Tangshan, Hebei Province, Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, and on-site engineering of wear-resistant surfacing products. The factory produces CCO wear plates, custom-fabricated wear liners, hardfaced elbow pipes, flux-cored wires, and automated surfacing machinery.

Under the leadership of General Manager Li Xiuhua and Vice General Manager Cui Jianying, the company maintains research partnerships with academic institutions, including Tangshan University's research team led by Dean Yuan Shaoqiang, Vice Dean Li Jing, and Professor Yang Yuehui. This collaboration supports development in metal cladding microstructure refining, high-temperature hardness maintenance, and carbide distribution optimization.

Additionally, Runxing Machinery has been an authorized agent of VAUTID Germany since 2019, incorporating global wear alloy standards into its domestic manufacturing processes. The company's products are exported internationally through Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd., which manages shipping compliance, customs clearance, and logistics documentation.

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Global Applications

Optimized Industries & Localized Case Studies

Cement Case

Cement Manufacturing

Equipment availability is critical in cement processing. Raw meal feed chutes, cyclones, classifier cones, and vertical roller mill guides are subject to continuous dry particle wear. Standard steels degrade rapidly in these conditions, leading to unplanned shutdowns. Implementing CCO wear plates and on-site roller surfacing helps maintain system availability.

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Mining Case

Mining & Extraction

Mining operators face abrasive wear from hard rock and minerals during extraction. Runxing provides wear-resistant liners for dragline buckets, dump truck beds, transfer hoppers, and primary crushers. These liners are designed to protect equipment and optimize processing rates.

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Steel Case

Iron & Steel Plants

Steel production involves high temperatures and abrasive materials, such as iron ore, coke, and sinter. Key wear points include blast furnace charge distributors, coke screening decks, and sinter discharge chutes. Custom overlay plates are designed to withstand both mechanical wear and thermal stress in these zones.

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Electric Power Case

Electric Power Generation

Coal-fired power plants require wear protection for coal pulverizers, mill discharge pipelines, exhauster fan blades, and burner nozzles. Bimetallic piping and customized wear plates are utilized to extend the service life of fuel preparation and ash handling systems.

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Port Case

Port & Bulk Terminals

Bulk ports transport materials such as sand, coal, iron ore, and grain. Continuous loading and unloading subject hopper walls, chutes, and grab buckets to wear. Wear-resistant cladding helps prevent structural fatigue in high-capacity transshipment equipment.

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Alternative Case

Alumina Ceramic Composites

For applications where metallic weld overlays are not suitable due to specific chemical exposure or weight limits, we supply wear-resistant alumina ceramic composites. These are sintered from high-purity superfine alumina powder to provide high hardness and wear resistance.

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Global Trade & Events

Runxing Machinery on the Global Stage

Runxing South Africa 2024

Participation in International Exhibitions

Runxing Machinery exhibits at global industry trade shows to showcase its wear-resistant alloys and servicing solutions. During the South Africa International Construction & Mining Machinery Exhibition (Africa 2024) in Johannesburg, our engineering team presented recent updates in high-hardness cladding technology to African mining and infrastructure operators.

Additionally, the company participated in EXPOMIN 2023 in Chile, engaging with South American mining companies to discuss localized wear solutions for copper and lithium processing equipment. These events support the company's efforts to expand its distribution networks in Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia.

New Website Launch

Digital Platform Upgrade

Our updated digital platform (www.runxing-machinery.com) is designed to streamline product selection, configuration, and engineering inquiries for international buyers looking to optimize procurement lead times.

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University Research Collaboration

University R&D Inspection

Tangshan University's research team conducted an on-site visit to inspect and refine our metal material forming technologies, supporting the ongoing modernization of our overlay welding parameters.

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VAUTID Partnership

VAUTID Germany Agency

Runxing maintains its status as an authorized agent for VAUTID welding materials, incorporating German metallurgical standards into its high-demand industrial product line.

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Information Gain FAQ

Industrial Buyer & Engineering Q&A

Q1: What is the main structural advantage of Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) wear plates over standard stainless steel?
A1: Standard stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) is designed primarily for corrosion resistance and has a low surface hardness (15-20 HRC), making it susceptible to sliding abrasion. In contrast, Bimetallic CCO plates feature a mild steel backing for structural weldability and shock absorption, combined with a hyper-eutectic chromium carbide overlay (58-62 HRC). This combination provides high wear resistance while maintaining structural integrity.
Q2: How does Tangshan Runxing manage international shipping, customs, and payment processing?
A2: Export logistics, customs clearances, documentation, and international payments are managed through our authorized trading partner, Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. This partnership allows our factory team to focus on manufacturing quality and product development while ensuring compliance with international trade procedures.
Q3: Can your bimetallic plates be cut, bent, and welded on-site by the client?
A3: Yes. The structural backing plate (typically Q235B or Q355) allows for conventional welding to existing structures. Cutting should be performed using plasma arc, waterjet, or carbon arc gouging from the backing side toward the overlay. Cold bending can be done using press brakes, though stress cracks may appear in the overlay layer; these cracks are normal and do not affect the plate's wear performance.
Q4: What is the maximum operating temperature limit for Runxing’s RX®wp 7600 plates?
A4: Our standard chromium carbide overlay plates are rated for continuous operation at temperatures up to 350°C (660°F). For higher-temperature environments (up to 540°C or 800°C), we customize the chemistry by adding elements such as Niobium (Nb), Boron (B), Tungsten (W), or Vanadium (V) to prevent carbide dissolution and matrix softening.
Q5: Why is Tangshan, China considered a strategic location for sourcing industrial steel and alloys?
A5: Tangshan is a major steel-producing region in China, providing access to raw steel materials, metallurgical research institutions (such as Tangshan University), and specialized workforce talent. The city's proximity to Jingtang and Tianjin ports also helps optimize shipping logistics and costs for international export.
Q6: What controls the consistency of the overlay thickness during automated manufacturing?
A6: We utilize automated surfacing machinery equipped with a 10.2-inch touchscreen CNC system. The machine coordinates wire feed speed, swing width, and travel speed across four welding guns operating simultaneously. This system maintains overlay dilution and thickness within specified design tolerances.
Q7: Are stress relief cracks in CCO plates a sign of manufacturing defects?
A7: No. The micro-cracks that appear across the weld beads are a natural result of stress relief during the cooling phase of the hardfacing process. These cracks relieve thermal stresses in the high-hardness carbide layer without propagating into the ductile backing steel, helping to prevent distortion during installation.
Q8: How do you verify the chemistry and hardness of your custom overlay batches?
A8: Each production batch undergoes metallurgical analysis. We verify the chemical composition (aiming for 4.5–5.5% Carbon and 25–35% Chromium) using spectrometer testing. Hardness is tested at multiple points across the plate surface to confirm it meets the 58-62 HRC specification, and ultrasonic testing is used to verify the bond between the layers.
Q9: Do you offer repair services for grinding rolls and vertical mill rollers?
A9: Yes. Runxing provides surfacing repair services for vertical mills, roller presses, and continuous casting rollers. We use specialized flux-cored wires to rebuild worn profiles, restoring the dimensions and wear characteristics of the components.
Q10: What is the typical lead time for custom-engineered OEM plate fabrications?
A10: Lead times vary based on design complexity and order volume. Standard plates are typically ready for shipment within 15 to 20 days. Custom fabrications requiring detailed CNC cutting, countersunk bolt holes, or structural bending generally ship within 25 to 35 days from drawing approval.
Product Portfolio

Machinery, Equipment & Service Products

Welding Equipment

RX® Surfacing Automatic Welding Equipment

High-efficiency surfacing systems featuring a 10.2-inch CNC touch interface, 4-gun configuration, and uniform swing speed adjustments. Compatible with open-arc, gas-shielded, and submerged-arc wire specs.

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Machining Engineering

Machining and Engineering Custom Solutions

Full-service machining and finishing of structural wear components. Custom design, drilling, countersunk bolting, and fabrication services tailored to heavy industrial machinery specs.

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Roll Repair

Grinding Roller Press Surfacing Repair Services

Rebuilding and repair services for grinding rolls, vertical mills, and steel mill rollers. Engineered to extend the operational lifetime of components and reduce replacement costs.

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Updating Cases

Industrial Wear Plate Custom Fabrications

Tailored bimetallic overlay panels developed to fit specific conveyor configurations, hopper layouts, and heavy discharge chutes.

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Updating Cases 2

Specialized Hardfacing Steel Alloy Parts

Wear solutions designed to protect equipment and optimize processing rates in high-abrasion mining and industrial settings.

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Expomin Case

Mining Wear Parts Custom Configurations

OEM wear parts designed for processing plants, bucket lips, and transport machinery, matching South American mining standards.

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University Projects

Industrial Overlay Steel Alloys (R&D Series)

Cladding materials engineered for sliding abrasion resistance, developed in collaboration with university metallurgy departments.

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Vautid Agent Products

VAUTID-Licensed Hardfacing Consumables

High-chromium welding wires and overlay plates produced under our long-term agency partnership, meeting international specifications.

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