INDUSTRIAL HARDFACING & WEAR METALLURGY SPECIALISTS

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High-chromium overlay alloys, wear plates, and automatic hardfacing machinery for global high-stress industrial applications.

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High-Efficiency Core Product Solutions

High-Quality Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Surfacing Wear Plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Plate

Industrial structural steel backing with an ultra-hard weld surfacing overlay for maximum impact and extreme slide abrasion protection.

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OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

Engineered for on-site hardfacing without external shielding gas. Provides high-chromium alloy deposition to combat grinding wear.

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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Plate

Custom-fabricated CCO plates with high hardness, designed for chutes, cement mills, and heavy excavator liner applications.

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Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Hardfacing Flux Cored Wires

Superior quality manufacturing wires for high stress grinding abrasion. Available in multiple spool configurations and alloy compositions.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

High Hardness Runxing RX®-m Series Plate

Specifically engineered for mining and cement chute liners. Extra dense primary chromium carbides ($M_7C_3$) distribution.

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Composite Wear Plate RX-wp 7600

RX®wp 7600 Composite Wear Plate

Designed according to DIN 8555 standards. Features structural steel backing with complex hardfacing for extreme-duty operations.

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Self-Shielded Hardfacing Alloy Wire

Self-Shielded High Chromium Wire

High alloy welding consumables designed to provide low impact resistance coupled with elite levels of grinding abrasion resistance.

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Automatic Surfacing Equipment

Automatic Surfacing Equipment

Advanced numerical control system with a 10.2-inch touch screen, supporting four independent guns for high-efficiency plate surfacing.

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LEVERAGING OVER A DECADE OF METALLURGICAL EXPERTISE

About Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2010 in the heavy industrial heartland of Tangshan, Hebei Province, Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. has established itself as an elite global manufacturer dedicated to the research, development, and on-site engineering of high-performance hardfacing wear-resistant metal products.

Our core capabilities encompass the manufacturing of Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) wear plates, custom-fabricated wear liners, abrasion-resistant pipe fittings, and high-alloy self-shielded flux-cored welding wires. Runxing’s metallurgical engineers implement advanced surface coating solutions that significantly extend the service life of critical components across primary industries including cement, steelmaking, mining, port logistics, and power generation.

To ensure structural execution and supply chain transparency, all export operations are managed by our authorized subsidiary, Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. This dedicated trade house handles complete customs compliance, ocean logistics, trade documentation, and global payments. This operational structure allows our manufacturing plants to focus exclusively on product development, precision quality control, and schedule reliability.

2010 Year Established
6+ Years VAUTID Qualified Agent
50+ Country Supply Network
Runxing Machinery Corporate Headquarters
WHITE PAPER EXCERPT

Global Industrial Demand for Shielded Welding Wires

In modern mineral extraction, bulk material logistics, and thermodynamic power generation, mechanical systems undergo continuous degradation due to high-stress abrasive contact, severe erosive flows, and thermomechanical stresses. Under these conditions, standard carbon steel and low-alloy steels suffer from accelerated wear, leading to unplanned downtime, high maintenance overheads, and severe production losses.

Shielded welding wires (specifically flux-cored arc welding wires or FCAW) provide the metallurgical foundation for repairing and reinforcing these critical assemblies. By introducing alloying agents—such as Chromium (Cr), Carbon (C), Manganese (Mn), and Niobium (Nb)—directly into the hollow core of the wire, engineers can deposit high-density primary carbides ($M_7C_3$) within a resilient martensitic matrix. This composite micro-structure acts as a defensive barrier, dissipating kinetic and frictional energy while retaining structural integrity under high heat conditions.

Self-Shielded FCAW-S Systems

Self-shielded flux-cored wire (FCAW-S) contains gas-forming compound fluxes directly within the wire core. Under the heat of the electric arc, these compounds vaporize to form a localized shielding gas envelope, eliminating the need for external shielding gas cylinders. This technology is highly beneficial for open-air structural builds, remote mining sites, and high-altitude weld assemblies where high wind conditions render gas-shielded processes ineffective.

Gas-Shielded FCAW-G Systems

Gas-shielded flux-cored wire processes utilize external shielding gases (typically 100% $CO_2$ or an Argon-$CO_2$ mix) to isolate the weld puddle from atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen. This method ensures exceptionally clean weld metal chemistry, high deposition rates, and deep joint penetration. It is ideal for precision factory fabrication of heavy CCO plates and automated structural welding setups.

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Wires

For large-scale, automated flat-position surfacing (such as heavy mill roll rebuilding and wide wear plate manufacturing), tubular SAW wires are used in combination with granular mineral flux. This configuration achieves deposit rates exceeding 10 kg/hr with near-zero spatter, generating thick cladding layers with minimal dilution of the base material.

MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE

China Factory Supply Chain Resilience & Tangshan Core Advantages

Tangshan, located in northern China's Hebei Province, is a major global steel-producing hub. Operating within this industrial cluster gives Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. major competitive advantages in supply chain integration and cost efficiency:

  • Direct Access to High-Grade Raw Materials: Our factory sources structural steel backing plates, refined low-carbon steel strip matrices, and high-purity alloying powders (Chromium, Niobium, Boron, Manganese) directly from regional metallurgical hubs. This reduces transport costs and protects us from raw material supply shocks.
  • Advanced Industrial Cluster Integration: The Tangshan industrial zone hosts specialized heat-treatment facilities, precision machining factories, and metallurgical testing laboratories. By collaborating with local academic institutions like Tangshan University, we continuously optimize our hardfacing alloy formulas.
  • Logistical Efficiency & Port Proximity: Located near major shipping ports (Port of Tianjin and Port of Caofeidian), Runxing ensures efficient transport of bulk orders. Through our trade division, Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd., we coordinate customs clearance and maritime transport, providing international buyers with reliable delivery schedules.
ON-SITE DEPLOYMENT

Localized Application Scenarios in High-Wear Industries

Cement Plants

Cement manufacturing involves continuous abrasive wear from raw materials and clinker. Key components require wear-resistant cladding to prevent premature failure. Our hardfaced CCO plates and self-shielded welding wires are used to reinforce:
• Vertical raw mill grinding rollers and tables.
• Chute liners and raw meal hopper guides.
• High-temperature cyclone separator liners and exhaust fan blades.

Open-Pit & Underground Mining

Mining operations require robust impact and slide abrasion protection. High stress grinding abrasion combined with impact forces damages bucket teeth, shovel liners, and chute walls.
• Custom-processed wear liners for dump truck bodies.
• Rebuilding worn dragline buckets using high-alloy flux-cored wires.
• Hardfaced sizing screens and primary crusher plates.

Iron & Steel Production

Steel plants expose machinery to abrasive particles and high temperatures. Runxing alloys maintain hardness at elevated temperatures, providing protection for:
• Blast furnace bell and hopper assemblies.
• Sintering plant screen plates and coke guide plates.
• Continuous caster conveyor rolls repaired using submerged arc welding (SAW) wires.

Thermal Power & Port Terminals

Coal handling systems require continuous protection against sliding abrasion. Our materials are applied to:
• Coal pulverizer grinding rolls and table liners in power plants.
• Port grab buckets and hopper liners for coal, iron ore, and clinker.
• Heavy conveyor transfer chutes and screw feeders.

FUTURE METALLURGY

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook of Wear Alloys

The field of surface engineering is shifting from standard high-chromium alloys to complex carbide systems designed for specific high-wear environments. Runxing's metallurgical research and development focuses on three primary technological advancements:

  1. Complex Carbides ($M_7C_3 + M_3C + MC$): By adding Niobium (Nb), Titanium (Ti), and Tungsten (W) to standard high-chromium chemistries, we produce fine, dispersed complex carbides. These elements block dislocation paths, offering superior protection against high-stress grinding wear.
  2. Nanostructured Hardfacing Matrices: By refining the grain structure of the deposited weld metal, we create nanostructured alloy systems that exhibit both high hardness and improved impact toughness. This helps prevent spalling and cracking under dynamic impact loads.
  3. Environmentally Conscious Welding Fluxes: We are developing self-shielded flux chemistries with reduced hexavalent chromium emission profiles. This improves worker safety during on-site fabrication without compromising the wear resistance of the deposited layer.
GLOBAL RECORD OF SUCCESS

Proven Field Performance & News

Cement Plant Hardfacing

Cement Industry Case

Critical equipment availability relies on wear protection. Our high-chromium CCO wear plates help plants extend maintenance intervals and prevent unexpected wear-related shutdowns.

Mining Wear Solution

Mining Extraction Case

Global mining operations require highly cost-effective wear protection. Runxing CCO liners and hardfacing wires provide long-term protection against impact and sliding abrasion.

Steel Mill Hardfacing

Steel Mill Applications

Steel plants subject equipment to extreme conditions including abrasive raw minerals, high operating temperatures, and corrosive environments. Runxing alloys are designed to withstand these parameters.

Power Plant Coal Mill

Electric Power Sector

We provide localized wear protection for fan blades, conveyor chutes, hopper liners, coal pulverizers, dust collectors, and coal ash conveying systems.

Port Bulk Cargo Chute

Bulk Port Terminals

Ports transport high volumes of abrasive dry materials. Our wear-resistant liners protect ship loaders, grab buckets, stacking equipment, and reclaimers to optimize handling efficiency.

Alternative Materials Ceramic

Alternative Composite Wear Protection

We also utilize high-purity alumina ceramics, sintered at high temperatures under optimized formulations, to protect components subjected to extreme particulate erosion.

Corporate Events & International Trade Shows

Runxing New Website Launch

Runxing Launch of Digital Information Portal

To serve the global wear-resistant market, www.runxing-machinery.com has entered its trial operation phase. The portal provides convenient procurement options and technical documentation for global engineering firms seeking wear-resistant solutions.

Runxing Africa Mining Exhibition

Participation at South Africa 2024 Trade Show

From September 2 to 6, 2024, Runxing exhibited its products at the South Africa International Construction, Mining, and Power Equipment Exhibition in Johannesburg, presenting our high-chromium wear solutions to African mining and power generation partners.

University Leadership Visit

Tangshan University Metallurgical Collaboration

In 2023, the Dean of Tangshan University and the Metal Materials and Forming Technology Team visited Runxing. General Manager Li Xiuhua and the engineering team discussed ways to optimize hardfacing alloy structures and improve research-to-production efficiency.

VAUTID Qualified Agent Certification

6 Consecutive Years as VAUTID Agent

Since 2019, Tangshan Runxing Machinery has been an authorized agent for Germany's VAUTID brand, using their welding materials in our premium wear-resistant products to ensure high quality standards.

EXPOMIN Chile Exhibition

Global Expansion: EXPOMIN Chile

In April 2023, Runxing Machinery participated in EXPOMIN in Chile, displaying our full range of CCO wear plates and flux-cored hardfacing wires to South American mining companies.

SEMANTIC SEARCH FAQ

Technical FAQ: Shielded Welding Wires & CCO Hardfacing

What is the difference between Self-Shielded (FCAW-S) and Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G) welding wire?

Self-shielded flux-cored wires (FCAW-S) contain core compounds that generate their own shielding gas when vaporized by the welding arc, making them suitable for outdoor and windy conditions where external gas bottles are impractical. Gas-shielded flux-cored wires (FCAW-G) require an external supply of shielding gas (typically $CO_2$ or Argon mixtures). FCAW-G wires generally offer higher deposition rates, cleaner weld chemistry, and lower spatter levels, making them ideal for indoor shop fabrication.

How does Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) achieve high wear resistance?

CCO wear plates are manufactured by deposit-welding high-chromium, carbon-rich alloys onto a structural steel backing plate. During cooling, the alloy forms primary chromium carbides ($M_7C_3$) with hardness values up to 1500 HV. These hard carbides are suspended in a tough martensitic matrix, allowing the plate to resist sliding abrasion while the backing plate absorbs mechanical shock and structural loads.

Which industries benefit most from using hardfacing materials?

Any industry handling bulk solids, abrasive minerals, or high-velocity particulates benefits from hardfacing. Key sectors include Cement (grinding roller and chute linings), Mining (loader buckets and truck beds), Steelmaking (hopper bells and conveyor guides), Thermal Power (coal pulverizers), and Port Logistics (bulk handling bins and reclaimers).

How does Runxing manage quality assurance for global export orders?

Runxing utilizes Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. to manage our export operations. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing, including ultrasonic plate inspections, hardness testing (HRC/HV), and optical microscopy analysis of carbide distribution. The trade division coordinates documentation and shipping, ensuring customs compliance and on-time delivery.

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High-Quality Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Surfacing Wear Plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear Plate

Industrial structural steel backing with an ultra-hard weld surfacing overlay for maximum impact and extreme slide abrasion protection.

Explore Wear Plate Specs >
OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire

Engineered for on-site hardfacing without external shielding gas. Provides high-chromium alloy deposition to combat grinding wear.

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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Plate

Custom-fabricated CCO plates with high hardness, designed for chutes, cement mills, and heavy excavator liner applications.

Custom Fabrication Specs >
Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Hardfacing Flux Cored Wires

Superior quality manufacturing wires for high stress grinding abrasion. Available in multiple spool configurations and alloy compositions.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

High Hardness Runxing RX®-m Series Plate

Specifically engineered for mining and cement chute liners. Extra dense primary chromium carbides ($M_7C_3$) distribution.

Runxing RX®-m Details >
Composite Wear Plate RX-wp 7600

RX®wp 7600 Composite Wear Plate

Designed according to DIN 8555 standards. Features structural steel backing with complex hardfacing for extreme-duty operations.

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PTTA Surfacing

PTTA Hardfacing Alloys

High-chromium alloy solutions designed to protect surfaces against extreme wear and low impact, extending component service life.

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Machining and Engineering

Machining & Custom Wear Engineering

Runxing designs custom components, machining accessories, and offers wear engineering services for major industrial installations.

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