WEAR
PLATES

CeraMetal WearPlates combine superior wear resistance, consistent quality and cost-efficiency.

Reliable, long-term wear protection for a wide range of industrial applications.

CeraMetal WearPlates are designed to deliver a superior performance-to-cost ratio, increasing productivity and extending service life in high wear applications.

Produced using our optimised hardfacing process, CeraMetal WearPlates provide superior hardness, durability and wear resistance, as proven by abrasion and erosion testing according to standards ASTM G65 and DIN 50332. They are bi-metallic plates combining an adaptable steel base with a highly alloyed wear resistant hardface. The low carbon steel base plate allows the product to be welded, bolted or studded to existing structures, while the surface coating provides excellent wear resistance. Rigorous metallurgical and technical control of all the production steps involved, contribute to the superior quality of CeraMetal WearPlates. High concentrations of Chrome Carbides (Cr7C3 – Hardness 1730 VPN) coupled to an optimised Carbide orientation and unique alloy additions, make CeraMetal WearPlates stand out in terms of performance.

Key features

Excellent abrasion resistance of the hardface. Testing according to ASTM G65 shows that the hardface outlasts mild steel by 20 to 30 times – and in certain cement clinker applications by 60.
Tough Austenitic Matrix supporting hard Carbides
Considerably high Carbide concentration (>50% in the HCCr type)
Good corrosion resistance due to high Chrome content
Good metal to metal wear resistance
Good Metal to Metal resistance
Very small heat-affected zone
Good heat resistance
Hardness and composition designed to suit the application

Comprehensive Range of Products

CeraMetal WearPlates are manufactured in a precise and resource-efficient way, using our high quality consumables.

They are available either as flat Wearplates for further processing – in many different dimensions and hardfacing/ base combinations, or incorporated in made-to-order parts, including ready-to-install components and complex Fabrications.

A substantial stock of common hardfacing grades-plate size combinations is maintained. Our 24-hour production schedule enable us to offer short leadtimes for any eventuality. High quality standards are maintained due to tight process control, ensuring that customers receive an excellent and reliable product to solve their particular wear problem.

Processing WearPlates to produce wear-resistant parts for industrial equipment requires a certain degree of familiarity with engineering aspects related to hardfaced surfaces, and especially joining and forming methods (see pdf guide).

Joining & Forming Methods for Hardfaced Surfaces

Hardfacing Patterns

CeraMetal WearPlates are available in both straight and wave hardfacing patterns. The wave pattern is useful when dealing with irregular and multidirectional material flow. WearPlates can also be fully or partially hardfaced, depending on the requirement. All hardfacing patterns can be applied on one or both sides of the base plate.

straight pattern

wave pattern

partially hardfaced

High abrasion

Product type	Base and Hardfacing	Hardness HRC	Applications
HCCr	Austenitic steel, Chromium Carbides, Borides	60	Mixer blades, pipes, scrapers, ducts, mills, screens
HCCrMn	Austenitic steel, Chromium Carbides, Borides	60	Slag breakers, coke oven slides, cement pumps, coal mill linings
HCCrNb	Austenitic steel, Chromium Carbides and Niobium Carbides, Borides	60	Slag breakers, chutes, mixer walls
HCNb1B	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Niobium Carbides, Borides	62	Mixer walls, furnace hoppers, chutes
HC24Mo	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Molybdenum Carbides	57	Earthmoving equipment, hammers
HC24MoNi	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Molybdenum Carbides	60	Equipment for coal industry (pipes, blades, linings etc)
HC28	Austenitic steel and Chromium Carbides	58	Pipes, impellers, scrapers
HC28B	Austenitic steel, Chromium Carbides and Borides	62	Chutes, impellers, scrapers
HC28Mo	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Molybdenum Carbides	58	Bucket teeth, sand pumps, impellers and screws

Abrasion & medium Impact

Product type	Base and Hardfacing	Hardness HRC	Applications
HC15Mo3	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Molybdenum Carbides	48	Excavator teeth, mixer blades, conveying screws
HC22	Austenitic steel and Chromium Carbides	55	Earthmoving equipment, shredders
HC24	Austenitic steel and Chromium Carbides	57	Earthmoving equipment, gyratory mantles

High abrasion, higher working temperatures

Product type	Base and Hardfacing	Hardness HRC	Applications
HCNb1B1	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Niobium Carbides, Borides	64	Mixer walls, furnace hoppers, chutes, sinter bars
HCNb2B	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Niobium Carbides, Borides	63	Dredgers, mixers, furnace hoppers
HCNb4	Austenitic steel and Chromium and Niobium Carbides	61	Screw conveyors, cement pumps, mixer blades
HCNb4B	Austenitic steel, Chromium and Niobium Carbides, Borides	64	Dredgers, mixers, pump casings
HCNb4V	Austenitic steel and Chromium Carbides, ultra-fine dispersive Vanadium Carbides, Borides	65	Coal, cement and mineral industry
HCX4	Austenitic steel, Chromium Carbides, fine complex Niobium-Molybdenum Carbides and ultra-fine dispersive Vanadium and Tungsten Carbides	63	Blast furnace belts, coke oven screens, smelter chutes, sinter bars

Common Thickness Combinations

Section Type (mm)	Base Plate Thickness (mm)	Hardface Thickness (mm)	Overall Thickness (mm)	Weight (kg/m2)
3+3	3	3	6	49
5+3	5	3	8	65
6+4	6	4	10	78
8+4	8	4	12	94
8+5	8	5	13	100
8+7	8	7	15	114
10+5	10	5	15	115
10+10	10	10	20	152
12+4	12	4	16	125
12+18	12	18	30	227

Note: Additional combinations of base steel / clad thickness can be produced to customer’s request.

Common Plate Dimensions

Base Plate Dimensions (mm)	Hardface Dimensions Straight Pattern (mm)	Hardface Dimensions Wave Pattern (mm)
1.000 x 2.000	900 x 1950	830 x 1950
1.250 x 2.500	1.150 x 2.450	1.080 x 2.450
1.500 x 3.000	1.400 x 2.930	1.330 x 2.930
2.000 x 3.000	1.900 x 2.930	1.830 x 2.930
2.000 x 3.970	1.900 x 3.900	1.830 x 3.900

Note: Customized plate dimensions can be produced upon request. The abovementioned dimensions apply to single layer hardfacing.

Standard Base Plate Qualities

S235	EN 10025 // EN 10029

On Request Base Plate Qualities

P235, P265, etc	EN 10028 // EN 10029
16Mo3, 13CrMo4-5,etc	EN 10028 // EN 10029
S275, S355, S460Q, S690Q, etc	EN 10025 // EN 10029
1.4301, 1.4401, etc	EN 10028 // EN 10029
1.4541, 1.4571, etc	EN 10028 // EN 10029

Note: Additional base plate qualities available upon request

Ordering

Product Definition

WearPlate[Pattern] [Hardface Grade]
[Thickness Combination] [Hardface Dimension]
[Base Plate Grade]

Ordering Examples

Single-side coated / Straight Pattern: WearPlate HCCr 10+5 1400×2930 S235

Single-side coated / Wave Pattern: WearPlateZ HCCr 6+ 4 1330×2930 S355

Double-side coated / Straight Pattern: WearPlate HCCr 8+3+3 1380×2900 S235

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