CAUSES OF WEAR

Abrasive Wear Adhesive Wear

Solid particles like dirt, debris, or metal shavings can enter the hydraulic system, causing abrasive wear as they come into contact with components.

APEX ETG's laser cladding process ensures metallurgical bonding of a wear-resistant coating, providing enhanced resistance against abrasive wear.

Cavitation Erosion

Cavitation erosion results from forming and collapsing vapor bubbles in a fluid due to rapid pressure changes. This phenomenon can cause severe damage to hydraulic components, especially in areas of low pressure.

APEX ETG's laser cladding enhances resistance to bubble collapse by depositing a specialised coating, protecting hydraulic components from material degradation.

Erosive wear occurs when high-velocity fluid or particulate matter impinges on hydraulic components, leading to surface erosion and material loss. Components exposed to fluid flow include valves, pump impellers and nozzles.

We apply a wear-resistant coating with high hardness and excellent erosion resistance. The coating acts as a sacrificial layer, absorbing the erosive forces and preserving the integrity of the underlying component.

Enhanced Durability

By depositing high-performance materials, laser cladding significantly improves wear resistance and extends the lifespan of hydraulic components

Increased Efficiency Tailored Surface Properties

Laser cladding's precise deposition minimises material waste and machining, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings.

Customisable cladding materials enable the desired surface properties, such as hardness, friction reduction, and chemical resistance, tailored to hydraulic system requirements.

Laser cladding repairs worn or damaged components, extending their life and eliminating the need for complete replacements

Laser-cladded components exhibit enhanced hydraulic efficiency, reduced leakage, increased resistance to cavitation and erosion, and optimised fluid flow characteristics.

Repair and Reclamation Improved Performance Design Flexibility

Laser cladding allows for creating intricate geometries and complex designs, optimising fluid flow characteristics in hydraulic components.

Hydraulic Cylinders

Laser cladding can improve the wear resistance of cylinder rods and cylinder bores, reducing friction and extending their service life.