Case Studies & News
Refurbishment Instead of Replacement – Valve Stem Restored to “As-New” Condition with Laser Spray Coating
Initial Situation A safety valve in an industrial plant was taken out of service due to a severely worn stem. Deep grooves and scratches had rendered the component unusable. Until
Roll Journals for the Steel Industry – Efficient Refurbishment with Laser Cladding
In the steel industry, roll journals are subjected to extreme mechanical loads. At the same time, long lead times and rising costs for spare parts are increasingly causing bottlenecks –
Significantly Extended Service Life in a Waste-to-Energy Plant
Plasma-Coated Superheater Tubes – Service Life Increased to at Least 6 Years In a waste-to-energy plant operating at 40 bar and 400°C, the superheater tubes located after the gas-turning section
Significantly Reduced Fouling
Laser Cladding Delivers Long-Term Protection: Far Less Deposit Build-Up After 16,000 Operating Hours A recent inspection of the combustion chamber in a waste‑wood power plant, carried out just before boiler
3× Longer Service Life – Plasma Coating with Zirconium Oxide for Recuperator Tubes
Initial Situation An internationally operating manufacturer was repeatedly confronted with the same issue: recuperator tubes made from material 1.4828 in the production lines suffered severe abrasion from dust particles at
Laser Cladding Cuts Time and Cost in Wedge Gate Refurbishment
Initial Situation An industrial valve in a power plant showed significant wear on its wedge gate. Under conventional repair practice, the existing STELLITE™ 6 hardfacing would first have to be