FAQs

Wall Colmonoy manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of surfacing alloys designed to combat wear, corrosion, erosion, and abrasion in demanding industrial environments. Our offerings include nickel-based Colmonoy^® hardfacing alloys, cobalt-based Wallex^® alloys, iron-based Colferoloy^™ alloys, and tungsten carbide WallCarb^™ alloys. In addition to powders, we offer rods and wire, enabling customers to choose the right form for their preferred application method – from thermal spray to welding to additive manufacturing.

Our surfacing alloys are trusted worldwide in industries where equipment failure can be costly or dangerous. This includes:

• Glass container manufacturing (protecting molds, plungers, neck rings, baffles, etc)
• Oil & gas (pumps, valves, and drilling tools)
• Mining (crushers and wear plates)
• Power generation (turbine components and boiler parts)
• Automotive (brake discs and drivetrain parts)
• Steel (continuous casting components – concast rolls, transfer rolls, pressure rollers, )
• Agriculture (ground engaging tools)
• And many more

If wear, corrosion, or downtime is a concern, Wall Colmonoy likely has a solution.

We offer alloys for virtually every major surfacing technology. This includes Laser Cladding, PTA Welding, HVOF/HVAF Thermal Spray, Spray & Fuse, oxy-fuel welding, GMAW/GTAW, and additive manufacturing. Our technical team can help customers match the right alloy particle size and form (powder, rod or wire) with their equipment capabilities to achieve optimal results and coating performance.

Yes. We can custom develop alloys. Our metallurgists and engineers collaborate with customers to design alloys tailored to specific operating conditions, such as extreme temperatures, corrosive media, or unique wear mechanisms. We also provide pilot batches, process recommendations, and on-site technical support to ensure the custom solution performs exactly as intended.

Quality is built into everything we do. Our in-house laboratories perform a wide range of tests, including chemical composition verification, particle size distribution, flow rate analysis, and metallurgical evaluation. Products are certified to meet internal specifications as well as customer or industry standards, giving customers confidence that each batch will perform consistently in service. You can find our Quality Certifications here.

Our Product Finder tool makes it easy to narrow down options by selecting criteria such as base material, application method, and performance requirements. For more complex needs, our technical experts are available to review your operating conditions, recommend solutions, and even provide samples for testing before full-scale production.

Lead times depend on the specific alloy, quantity, and form (powder, rod or wire) required. Standard products are often available quickly, while custom alloys or large production runs may take longer. Our team works proactively with customers to align delivery schedules with planned maintenance windows and urgent requirements to minimize costly downtime.

By significantly extending the service life of critical components, our alloys help reduce the frequency of part replacement, lower maintenance labor costs, and prevent unplanned equipment shutdowns. The result is higher throughput, fewer interruptions, and a lower total cost of ownership over the life of your equipment – especially in high-wear or high-corrosion environments.

Our entire library of SDS documents is available online for quick access. The SDS Library is searchable by product name, making it easy to find and download the correct documentation.