FLEXCARB™ FLEXIBLE HARDFACING CORDS

BMI offers a range of flexible hardfacing cords designed for the manufacturing of new parts or the reconditioning of components subjected to wear.

ADVANTAGES OF FLEXCARB CORDS

TUNGSTEN CARBIDE-RICH DEPOSIT

The hardfacing contains more than 50% tungsten carbides, providing very effective protection against abrasive wear.

STRONG METALLURGICAL BOND

During deposition, the nickel matrix and the cord core fuse like a brazing alloy, encapsulating the carbides and creating a compact coating strongly bonded to the substrate.

FLEXIBLE APPLICATION

The flexible cord allows localized hardfacing of highly stressed areas, with the possibility of applying multiple layers if required.

MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR OF COMPONENTS

Ideal solution for protecting new parts or extending the service life of worn components.

FlexCarb™ is a range of flexible hardfacing cords enriched with tungsten carbides, designed for wear protection of highly stressed components.

These cords combine a nickel core, a self-fluxing NiCrBSi matrix and tungsten carbides, allowing deposition by fusion of a compact coating strongly bonded to the substrate.

They are used for manufacturing new parts or repairing worn components, particularly in environments subjected to intense abrasion.

the range

The cord consists of three main elements:

Nickel core
NiCrBSi alloy matrix
Crushed tungsten carbides

During deposition, the matrix melts and encapsulates the carbides, creating a composite structure with extremely high wear resistance.

Angular carbides provide very high mechanical anchoring within the nickel matrix.

Characteristics:

Carbide content: ≈ 54 à 61%
Maximum abrasion resistance
Ideal for continuous sliding wear
Recommended where impact is limited

The cord is composed of three main elements:

Nickel metallic core
NiCrBSi alloy matrix
Sintered and crushed tungsten carbides

During deposition, the matrix melts and encapsulates the carbides, creating a composite structure with extremely high wear resistance.

Angular carbides provide very high mechanical anchoring within the nickel matrix.

Characteristics:

Carbide content: ≈ 42 –52%
Good abrasion resistance
Good performance / cost ratio
Cost-effective next-generation solution
Alternative to standard FR82 cords for general applications

The cord consists of three main elements:

Nickel core
NiCrBSi alloy matrix
Spherical tungsten carbides

During deposition, the matrix melts and encapsulates the carbides, creating a composite structure with extremely high wear resistance.

Spherical carbides provide better stress distribution within the matrix.

Characteristics:

Carbide content: ≈ 53–58%
Good abrasion resistance
Improved impact tolerance
Suitable for mixed environments