Overcomes galling and pick-up

Pick-up and galling are frequent problems when metals rub against each other at high speeds or under heavy pressure.

Exposing the Ferro-Tic titanium carbide micrograins at the working surface leaves them in relief and, in effect, minimizes metal-to-metal contact. Their smooth, rounded structure offers an extremely slippery and non-abrasive surface for contact.

When working with such metals as high-nickel alloys or tough stainless steel, the Ferro-Tic composite produces scratch-free parts throughout long production runs.

For critical moving parts, even under conditions of poor lubrication, Ferro-Tic operates with a low coefficient of friction and extended part life.

Withstands abrasive impact

Ferro-Tic alloys offer an impressive compressive strength of up to 520,000 p.s.i. to easily withstand high compressive loading without deformations.

Transverse rupture strengths of 300,000 p.s.i. or more can be achieved for withstanding tensile stresses as well. Modifications can be made in the carbide content, matrix composition or carbide grain size to achieve the right combination of transverse rupture or compressive strength for you.

With an elastic modulus of 40-44 million p.s.i., about half that of tungsten carbide, Ferro-Tic can take more deflection under stress and transfer more of the applied load to a stronger back-up member.