It’s All About the Chemistry Each hardbanding product has its own, unique chemical composition, no two materials are the same. For example, some materials form Chrome Carbides or Titanium Carbides to provide wear resistance. The matrix which holds the carbides is also different for each product. The chemistry of Duraband®NC was formulated to ensure that…
Traditionally, hardbanding materials have been tested using the ASTM G65 abrasion wear test. This test can be performed on any alloy and lasts for a set number of revolutions of a rubber wheel, which forces dry sand against the test specimen. Weight is taken before and after the test to give a resulting volume loss.…
Hardbanding Solutions by Postle Industries is proud to go to an extensive level to qualify and approve hardbanding applicators so they may purchase and apply Duraband®NC or Tuffband®NC. In order to pursue continuous improvement, we have reevaluated our program to insure it offers the “best in class” certification program within our industry. We require individual…