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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate

Premium metallurgical bimetallic plate designed for intense friction, severe abrasion, and impact environments.

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OEM self-shielded flux cored wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire (for hardfacing)

Premium high-alloy formulation designed for heavy-duty field repair applications without shielding gas.

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Wholesale Hardfacing materials

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Industrial grade consumables providing uniform overlay deposits and exceptional weldability parameters.

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Bimetallic chromium carbide wear-resistant steel plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear-Resistant Composite Plate

Heavy-duty dual-layer structural composite plate delivering optimal protection against extreme grinding stress.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

Runxing RX-m Series specifically engineered for Mining Cement Chute Liners and high-impact zones.

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RXwp 7600 Wear Plate

RX®wp 7600 Composite Wear Plate

Bimetallic plate consisting of structural steel backing and hard weld overlay, corresponding to DIN 8555.

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RX Welding Wire

RX® Self-Shielded Flux Cored Welding Wire

High chromium alloy specifically engineered to resist extreme high stress grinding abrasion with low impact.

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PTTA Weld overlay

PTTA Powder & Wire Surfacing Systems

Specialized surfacing alloys delivering superior weld bead profile and metallurgical bond density.

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TECHNICAL WHITEPAPER: CHAPTER 1

Understanding Tribological Wear & The Science of Chromium Carbide Overlays (CCO)

Industrial machinery operating in cement, mining, steel production, and power generation experiences severe physical degradation through abrasive wear. Standard structural steel, regardless of simple heat treatments, cannot withstand continuous sliding and grinding abrasion from minerals, clinker, coal, or slag. To prevent catastrophic failure and reduce high replacement costs, materials engineers utilize Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) wear plates.

A CCO wear plate is a bimetallic composite consisting of a standard structural backing steel plate (typically Q235B or Q355) and an ultra-hard alloy overlay welded using open-arc or submerged-arc techniques. The chemistry of the overlay is high in carbon (3.0% to 5.5%) and chromium (22% to 35%).

"During the solidification process, primary M7C3 chromium carbides form within a tough, wear-resistant eutectic matrix. The microscopic hardness of these carbides ranges from 1200 to 1600 HV, providing a bulk hardness of 58 to 62 HRC."

This unique microstructure ensures that the hard chromium carbides bear the abrasive forces while the resilient steel backing plate absorbs mechanical shock and stress, allowing for easy welding, bolt-hole cutting, and structural fabrication.

Microstructural Superiority (M7C3 Carbides)

Standard heat-treated steel achieves hardness through martensitic structures, which soften under high-temperature friction. CCO plates maintain their primary chromium carbide crystalline structure, preventing plastic deformation and micro-cutting from abrasive particles even at temperatures up to 600°C.

Compliance with DIN 8555 Standards

Our overlay materials comply strictly with the DIN 8555 standardization system, classing under Group 10 (Fe-Cr-C alloys) designed for high abrasion resistant surfacing overlays, ensuring consistent mechanical behavior in harsh applications.

TECHNICAL WHITEPAPER: CHAPTER 2

Tangshan Runxing Machinery: A Heritage of Hardfacing Innovation

Founded in 2010 in Tangshan, Hebei Province—the steelmaking heartland of China—Tangshan Runxing Machinery Co., Ltd. has developed into a leading authority in research, development, and production of industrial wear solutions.

Advanced Metallurgical R&D

Through our long-standing partnership with the metallurgical research teams at Tangshan University—led by Dean Yuan Shaoqiang, Vice Dean Li Jing, and Professor Yang Yuehui (Team Leader of Metal Materials and Forming Technology)—Runxing constantly advances wear plate chemistry. This academic-industry integration ensures that our surfacing alloy formulas meet high standards of performance.

VAUTID Agency & Technical Partnership

For six consecutive years since 2019, Runxing Machinery has been recognized as a qualified agent and strategic partner for VAUTID (Germany). By utilizing premium VAUTID chemical recipes and raw components alongside our proprietary processes, we manufacture CCO plates and hardfacing consumables that rival European brands in durability and toughness.

Global Logistics via Hebei Yuwan

All export business is fully authorized and handled by Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. This dedicated trading partner manages customs clearance, global shipping, trade documents, and flexible payment terms, allowing our factory team to focus entirely on quality assurance and on-time order fulfillment.

2010
Year Established
6+ Years
VAUTID Partnership
100%
CNC Automated Surfacing
40+
Export Destination Countries
TECHNICAL WHITEPAPER: CHAPTER 3

The Strategic Advantage of China's Hardfacing Ecosystem

China is the world's largest producer of steel and high-carbon ferrochrome, offering Runxing Machinery unmatched supply chain advantages. Our location in Hebei Province allows us to procure raw steel backing plates and alloying elements with minimal logistics delays, transferring this cost-efficiency directly to our international clients.

Our factory utilizes advanced 4-Gun CNC automated surfacing equipment. Operating via a 10.2-inch interactive touch screen, these units control the speed and amplitude of the welding torch to deposit overlay layers with minimal heat input, minimizing distortion in the backing plate.

Whether utilizing solid-core, open-arc, gas-shielded, or submerged-arc flux-cored wires, our automated machines adjust parameter variables dynamically. The result is a highly uniform bead pattern with a low dilution rate, ensuring that the target hardness is achieved from the first millimeter of the overlay.

Key Technological Capabilities:

  • Multi-Gun Automation: Four independent welding guns working simultaneously to guarantee high throughput and consistent overlay density.
  • Proprietary Flux Formulas: Custom-formulated flux chemistry preventing micro-cracking propagation and minimizing carbide spalling.
  • Precision Flattening: High-capacity hydraulic roller levelers that correct thermal distortion, ensuring flat plates ready for laser/plasma profiling.
  • Bespoke Cladding Options: Single, double, or triple-pass overlays ranging from 3mm to 20mm in cladding thickness.
TECHNICAL WHITEPAPER: CHAPTER 4

Macro-Industry Applications & Case Studies

Our wear-resistant solutions are engineered to withstand the most demanding operating conditions in heavy industry.

Cement Industry Solutions

Cement Production

Wear resistance is crucial for cement plant run-times. We supply CCO plates for raw meal chutes, separators, and hopper liners, along with mill roller repair.

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Mining Industry Solutions

Mining & Quarrying

Mine operators rely on our heavy-duty bimetallic plates to protect excavator buckets, transfer hoppers, and crusher liners from severe impact and sliding wear.

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Steel Industry Solutions

Iron & Steel Mills

Our solutions protect equipment against thermal fatigue and severe mechanical wear from raw iron ore, coke breeze, and hot sinter materials.

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Electric Power Industry

Power Generation

We design wear protection solutions for coal pulverizer mill liners, coal transport chutes, dust extraction fan blades, and flue gas ducting systems.

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Port and Dredging Solutions

Port Bulk Handling

High-volume transfer chutes, ship loader buckets, and stacker-reclaimer hoppers benefit from our low-friction, high-durability CCO liners.

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Alternative Wear Protection

Ceramic Composites

For high-speed, fine-particle abrasion, we offer high-purity sintered alumina ceramics that complement our steel overlay options.

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Future Innovations

Advanced Reclamation

Our ongoing R&D focuses on developing next-generation complex carbide overlays containing Nb, B, and V for extreme heat environments.

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Smart Monitoring

Predictive Maintenance

Integrating acoustic emission and sensor technology to monitor CCO wear plate thickness and structural health in real-time.

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TECHNICAL WHITEPAPER: CHAPTER 5

Procurement Strategy & Quality Management for Heavy Industry

Industrial procurement departments prioritize reliability, quality consistency, and cost effectiveness when purchasing wear plates. Lower-quality overlays with uneven hardness profiles or high dilution rates wear through prematurely, leading to unplanned downtime and high replacement costs.

Runxing Machinery employs a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) covering every stage of production: raw material inspection, weld parameter logging, hardness profiling, and dimensional verification. This process guarantees that every CCO plate meets our strict quality guidelines before leaving the factory.

"Through Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd., we offer FOB, CIF, DDP, and CFR shipping arrangements, backed by complete documentation including mill test certificates, chemical analysis reports, and UT testing records."

Microstructure Verification

We perform scanning electron microscopy and optical metallography tests on production batches to verify that primary M7C3 chromium carbides are oriented perpendicular to the wear surface, maximizing abrasion resistance.

Hardness Testing Protocol

We test bulk hardness using ASTM G65 dry sand rubber wheel test methods, ensuring hardness values remain consistent within 58-62 HRC across the entire plate thickness.

FAQ & PROCUREMENT KNOWLEDGE BASE

Industrial Hardfacing & CCO FAQ

Technical answers to key questions about wear plate selection, fabrication, and performance optimization.

What is the standard hardness range of Runxing CCO plates?

Our standard Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) plates, including the RX®wp 7600 series, feature a surface hardness range of 58 to 62 HRC (650–800 HV). This range is optimized to balance extreme abrasion resistance with sufficient fracture toughness, preventing premature cracking under light-to-moderate impact conditions.

Why do CCO plates have surface relief cracks, and do they affect performance?

The hairline relief cracks on the overlay surface are normal and develop during the cooling process to relieve thermal stresses. They only affect the overlay layer and do not penetrate the structural backing plate. These cracks do not compromise the plate's wear resistance or structural integrity.

Can CCO plates be cut, bent, and formed?

Yes, our plates are designed for versatile shop fabrication. They can be cut using plasma arc, laser, or waterjet systems (cutting from the carbon steel backing side). They can also be rolled or bent using standard press brakes, with the overlay on either the inside or outside radius depending on the application.

What is the benefit of self-shielded flux-cored wire?

Self-shielded flux-cored wire (such as our OEM hardfacing wires) contains slag-forming and gas-generating agents within the flux core. This eliminates the need for external shielding gas cylinders, making it ideal for outdoor repairs, high-wind job sites, and field maintenance where gas setups are impractical.

How does the 4-gun automated welding system improve quality?

Our CNC 4-gun automated surfacing system ensures uniform weld bead deposit profiles and consistent penetration depth. Controlling the heat input reduces dilution from the base metal, ensuring high chromium carbide density throughout the overlay layer.

What export services does Hebei Yuwan International Trade provide?

Hebei Yuwan International Trade Co., Ltd. handles all export operations for Runxing Machinery, including customs declaration, logistics booking, Certificate of Origin issuance, and payment processing. This ensures efficient delivery and clear documentation for our global buyers.

Can you provide custom chemical formulations?

Yes, our metallurgical team, in partnership with Tangshan University, can customize the chromium, carbon, niobium, and boron ratios to meet specific wear, temperature, or chemical requirements.

What is the typical lifespan increase compared to carbon steel?

Depending on application conditions, our CCO wear plates can extend service life by 5 to 15 times compared to mild carbon steels, and by 3 to 4 times compared to standard quenched and tempered AR400/500 plates.

Industrial Systems & Machining Services

Complete engineering fabrication, surfacing equipment, and roll reclamation options for heavy industry.

Automated Welding Equipment

Automated Hardfacing Surfacing Equipment

Equipped with 4 guns, a 10.2-inch touch screen CNC unit, and adjustable swing paths for high-efficiency wear plate production.

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Machining and Engineering

Custom Machining & Engineering Services

Custom fabrication of chutes, pipes, hoppers, and wear-resistant accessories tailored to your structural designs.

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Roll Repair

Industrial Roller & Grinding Roll Repair

Surfacing reclamation services for vertical mills, roller presses, and continuous casting conveyor rolls.

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ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay (CCO) Wear Plate

ODM Chromium Carbide Overlay Wear Plate

Premium metallurgical bimetallic plate designed for intense friction, severe abrasion, and impact environments.

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OEM self-shielded flux cored wire

OEM Self-Shielded Flux Cored Wire (for hardfacing)

Premium high-alloy formulation designed for heavy-duty field repair applications without shielding gas.

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Wholesale Hardfacing materials

Wholesale Hardfacing Materials - Flux Cored Wires

Industrial grade consumables providing uniform overlay deposits and exceptional weldability parameters.

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Bimetallic chromium carbide wear-resistant steel plate

Bimetallic Chromium Carbide Wear-Resistant Composite Plate

Heavy-duty dual-layer structural composite plate delivering optimal protection against extreme grinding stress.

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ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

ODM High Hardness CCO Wear Resistant Steel Plate

Runxing RX-m Series specifically engineered for Mining Cement Chute Liners and high-impact zones.

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TRADE SHOWS, NEWS & EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION

Industry Events & Academic Research

Keeping abreast of global hardfacing developments and academic breakthroughs.

Runxing website trial launch

Runxing Machinery Launches Modernized Web Interface

We have officially launched trial operations for our new website (www.runxing-machinery.com). Designed as a comprehensive procurement hub, the portal streamlines procurement for industrial clients looking for customized wear liners and CCO plate specifications.

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Runxing at South Africa 2024

Showcasing Advanced Wear Solutions at South Africa 2024

In September 2024, Runxing Machinery participated in the prestigious South Africa International Construction Machinery, Mining Machinery, and Power Exhibition in Johannesburg, presenting our wear solutions for the African mining sector.

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Tangshan University Delegation Visit

Tangshan University Academic Leadership Inspects Factory

A university delegation led by Dean Yuan Shaoqiang and Vice Dean Li Jing toured our fabrication plant. R&D discussions focused on refining metal forming technology and the crystallization control of primary M7C3 chromium carbides.

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VAUTID Qualified Agent Certification

6 Consecutive Years as Certified VAUTID Agent

Our ongoing alliance with Germany's VAUTID ensures access to premium raw materials and technical support. This partnership helps us deliver high-performance hardfacing solutions to our domestic and international clients.

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EXPOMIN Exhibition Chile

EXPOMIN Mining Exhibition in Santiago, Chile

Runxing expanded its South American presence by participating in EXPOMIN, showcasing our mining wear liners, wear plates, and hardfacing consumables directly to Andean mine operators.

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Wear resistance research

Collaborative Research: Carbides at Elevated Temperatures

Our engineering team is studying the oxidation resistance of chromium carbide alloys at temperatures above 650°C. This research helps us develop solutions for the hot exhaust zones of power stations and steel sinter plants.

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