Smooth, Low Friction Weld Overlay Wear Plate for Sticky Material Handling

AP-CF AbrasaPlate® is a high-quality compound weld-overlay hardfaced plate engineered for applications where sticky, hang-up-prone materials are a problem. Its chrome carbide overlay is applied using a unique compound process that produces a hard, crack-free wear-resistant cladding with an extremely smooth surface finish, significantly reducing material hang-up from sticky ores and other adhesive bulk materials. In independent ASTM G65 wear resistance testing, AP-CF outperforms AP-3000 AbrasaPlate®.

What does AP-CF stand for and what makes it different?
AP-CF AbrasaPlate® is a compound weld-overlay hardfaced plate. Its chrome carbide overlay is applied using a unique process that produces a hard, crack-free cladding with an extremely smooth finish, unlike standard hardfaced plate.

Why is AP-CF good for sticky materials?
Its extremely smooth surface finish significantly reduces hang-up of sticky ores and adhesive bulk materials, keeping chutes and hoppers flowing rather than building up material on the liner surface.

How does AP-CF's wear resistance compare to AP-3000 AbrasaPlate®?
In ASTM G65 wear resistance testing, AP-CF AbrasaPlate® exceeds the results of AP-3000 AbrasaPlate®.

Does the compound overlay process affect crack resistance?
Yes — the compound weld-overlay process is designed to produce a hard, wear-resistant cladding while remaining crack-free, which is a key advantage over conventional overlay methods.

Key features

Compound weld-overlay process — a unique application method that produces a hard, wear-resistant cladding while remaining crack-free, unlike conventional overlay techniques prone to surface cracking
Extremely smooth surface finish — minimises friction and significantly reduces material hang-up, ideal for sticky ores and adhesive bulk materials
Chrome carbide overlay — delivers strong abrasion resistance in a hard-wearing cladding
Crack-free cladding — the compound process avoids the surface cracking common in standard hardfaced overlays, supporting a longer, more reliable service life
Superior wear resistance — ASTM G65 wear testing shows AP-CF exceeds the performance of AP-3000 AbrasaPlate®

Applications

AP-CF AbrasaPlate® is suited to:

- Chutes and hoppers handling sticky or moisture-laden ores
- Transfer points and liners prone to material hang-up and build-up
- Any bulk handling surface where low friction and smooth flow matter as much as wear resistance

Application

Application requiring a combination of high wear resistance with a smooth surface finish.

Ash Lines
Chutes & Ducts
Hoppers

Processing

Welding	AbrasaPlate®-CF can be welded on mild steel using standard low hydrogen consumables. For hardfacing side to structural steels use Al-1707 stainless wire, or Al-207 electrodes.
Rolling & Pressing	AbrasaPlate®-CF can be rolled or pressed. Diameters depend on thickness of plate.
Cutting	AbrasaPlate®-CF can be cut using plasma (from the back side), water jet or laser.

Welding

AbrasaPlate®-CF can be welded on mild steel using standard low hydrogen consumables. For hardfacing side to structural steels use Al-1707 stainless wire, or Al-207 electrodes.

Rolling & Pressing

AbrasaPlate®-CF can be rolled or pressed. Diameters depend on thickness of plate.

Cutting

AbrasaPlate®-CF can be cut using plasma (from the back side), water jet or laser.