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Study Shows Chromium Corporation’s
CRODON® Wear Plate Superior Performer in Material Flow
and Abrasive Environments
CLEVELAND--Oct. 27, 2005--ElkCorp
(NYSE:ELK) subsidiary Chromium Corporation, one of the most
experienced and advanced surface technology companies in the
country, announced today that an independent study of its
CRODON® Wear Plate showed it to be a superior wear-resistant
solution in abrasive environments in the bulk solids handling
industry.
In a third-party study by Jenike & Johanson,
Inc., CRODON Wear Plates were tested against a chromium carbide
overlay in an experiment involving various types of coal.
The purpose was to test the CRODON in situations where the
proper liner choice can significantly reduce common flow problems:
bins, chutes, hoppers and other bulk solids handling equipment.
Handling bulk solids that do not flow consistently
can be costly for companies requiring reliable, continuous
feed to their processes. Problems such as no flow due to arching
or rat holing, erratic flow, plugging and irregular wear are
common throughout the bulk solids handling industry. These
problems result in lost production, increased manpower and
poor quality control.
Dr. John Carson, president of Jenike &
Johanson, Inc, said in his findings, “CRODON Wear Plate
was found to be a super tough wear liner that stands up well
to abrasive coal particles. Furthermore, CRODON is non-reactive
to water, oils and most other liquids. Therefore, its wear
resistance is not compromised as is the case with most steels
and steel alloys.”
Results also concluded that CRODON's low frictional
resistance made it a more efficient solution for chutes or
anywhere mass flow can cause wear resistance. Using CRODON
as a liner could reduce the need for steeper hoppers and lessen
chute build-up. CRODON maintained its low frictional resistance
even as the surface became smoother, allowing for the hopper
flow pattern and the chute velocity to remain unchanged.
Frank Jalili, executive vice president of
Chromium Corporation said, “CRODON improves flow of product
with much less resistance than other materials allowing for
improved material handling equipment design for reduced dust
formation, improved mass flow, reduced slope limitation and
more controlled speed transfer of bulk materials.”
He continued, “Unlike competitive materials,
the wear surface for CRODON remains constant throughout its
life-cycle. In general, many industries will benefit from
exploiting CRODON in their operations. We believe CRODON is
the answer to eliminating no flow, erratic flow, plugging
and irregular wear problems, thereby keeping the bulk solids
flowing with reduced downtime and loss of production.”
CRODON is created through a proprietary process
that applies a dense, highly-adherent layer of abrasive and
impact-resistant material to the surface of ferrous-based
materials. It is made up of the extremely durable CRODON wear
surface, a proprietary finish and a steel base metal. CRODON
can be fabricated into sheets, strips or rolled on the inner
or outer diameter to unique dimensions as tight as 6"
on the radius.
Its ability to be formed and cut gives CRODON
multiple shape and size options, making installation easy.
A single sheet of CRODON can replace several pieces needed
for the same space outfitted with industrial ceramic tiles.
CRODON can also be welded, studded and bolted for quick replacement
during maintenance, saving money by dramatically reducing
downtime.
CRODON can be ordered in four grades including
Standard CRODON, CRODON Plus, CRODON Premier and CRODON Advantage.
About Chromium Corporation
With a core business founded in 1926, Chromium
Corporation provides products and services for bulk material
handling and general manufacturing. Chromium remains the leader
in the field of plating and finishing reciprocating engine
components. For more information on the CRODON Wear Plate
and other products and services, visit the company's web site
at www.chromcorp.com or call 1-800-FINISHS or contact Fred
Miller vice president of Sales and Marketing at 216-271-4910.
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