Overview
This conveyor screw is used for mining industry to transport Hydrate Alumina (Al(OH)₃). The screw are made of carbon steel (Q235B), and hardfaced with anti-resistant material without release cracks.
Industry
Pulp & Paper
Location
ChangZhou, CN
Component/Workpiece
Conveyor Screw
Business Type
Consumable Sales
Job Type
New
Type of Wear
Tags
Base Metal
Carbon Steel - Q235B
General Dimensions (mm)
Ø600 x 5000 mm
The challenge the customer was facing
There were cracks with some local wires and shorted the lifetime, and sometimes there was slag inclusion.
Previous Service Life
2y
How WA solved the challenge
Use metal cored and seamless ROBODUR K600 1.2, hardface 2 layers in 5mm to meet high hardness without cracks and any slag inclusion.
Product Category
Consumables
WA Product Used
ROBODUR K 600
Diameter
1.2 mm
Technical Advantages
Easy to weld, increase the lifetime nearly 5 years (Model speculation)
Service Life
5y
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Solution Revenue
¥15,000
Contributor
Long Genfu
long.genfu@welding-alloys.com
Created
May 8, 2026
Submitted
May 9, 2026
Approved By
Bastien Gerard
May 11, 2026