How does Carbide compare to Ceramics?
For severe service applications, control valve manufacturers commonly utilize Ceramics for their trim components. While ceramics provide excellent wear resistance, they are prone to cracking, resulting in shattered trim components and frequent valve failure.
For ultimate abrasion resistance and performance, SlurryFloโs wear material of choice is Sintered Tungsten Carbide (STC). With an HRA hardness of 89 and average grain size is 1-3 micron, our proprietary blend of STC has exceptionally high wear resistance. It also yields a transverse rupture strength that is 5x greater than common Ceramics, making for a tough material that is far less prone to fracturing upon impact.
See the full breakdown of how tungsten carbide provides a significant advantage over ceramics.
