Abrasion is the most common form of wear and the characteristic abrasion-worn surface ranges from polished to deeply grooved, or chipped. Abrasion-resistant coatings are typically smooth, having a homogeneous hard matrix loaded with small hard particles. Problems caused by abrasion are dealt with on an individual basis with our customers, and solutions are designed to meet the specific needs identified.

Erosion occurs in liquid or gaseous media, when hard particles in the stream strike a surface at medium to high speeds. The erosion rate is influenced by particle speed, size, hardness, shape, etc. and particle impact angle. Castolin Eutectic provides effective solutions through correct identification of the erosive elements involved. Problems are dealt with on an individual basis with our customers, and solutions are designed to meet the specific needs identified.

Impact wear is a short sliding motion where two solid bodies interact at an exceptional short time interval. We have proved for over a century that preventive maintenance coating programs can extend the life of vital machine parts by as much as 500%. Only Castolin Eutectic has the "know-how" to identify key critical wear problems, plus the "show how" to overcome them, thus greatly increasing your plant efficiency and profits.