FAQs

They are commonly used in silos, hoppers, and chutes to reduce friction and improve material flow, preventing ratholing and other flow problems.

Non-metallic materials are recommended in applications involving severe chemical corrosion, where extremely low friction or superior anti-stick performance is required.

ABRESIST cast basalt is ideal for sliding abrasion applications such as ash or wet slag handling. It provides a smooth surface and can withstand temperatures up to 350°C. KALOCER ceramic offers higher hardness (9 on the Mohs scale) and heat resistance up to 1,000°C, making it the preferred choice for severe erosion areas such as cyclones and classifier blades.

GAC uses TIVAR® 88-2 ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), which features an extremely low coefficient of friction (0.08) and zero moisture absorption. It converts material flow into true mass flow, eliminating blockages without the need for hammering that can damage the silo structure.

This occurs because epoxy adhesive has limited heat resistance (approximately 80°C) and offers virtually no wear resistance. Under high-velocity material flow, the adhesive joints erode first, creating gaps that cause entire ceramic sections to detach even though the ceramic itself has not yet worn out.

The return on investment should be evaluated based on the total cost of ownership rather than the initial material price alone. Key factors include reduced vehicle weight, increased payload capacity, lower fuel consumption, and overall operating cost savings.

Yes. Thanks to its high yield strength, PERFORM enables thinner structural sections while maintaining the required load-bearing capacity. This optimizes the design and contributes to lower fuel consumption.

PERFORM is commonly used for truck bodies, vehicle floors, subframes, and trailers. It reduces vehicle weight while increasing payload capacity.

Wear-resistant steel is designed to resist material loss caused by abrasion and impact, whereas high-strength structural steel, such as PERFORM, is engineered to carry higher loads while reducing structural weight.

These two steel categories are designed for completely different purposes.

• Wear-resistant steel is used in areas exposed to abrasion, impact, or erosive material flow to maximize equipment service life.
• High-strength structural steel is selected when high load-bearing capacity and reduced structural weight are required, such as for truck bodies, silos, conveyors, and load-bearing structures.

The selection should be based on the actual operating conditions of each component rather than the steel grade alone. In many applications, combining both types of steel within the same system provides the best technical performance and economic value.

Hardox® 450 offers significantly higher hardness, better dent resistance, and superior wear resistance than conventional structural steels. It extends equipment service life and allows thinner plates to be used while maintaining structural strength.