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Molib-tech hardening process

Molib-tech hardening process

Molib-tech hardening process

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Introduction
Zenit has developed a new material, Molib-TechTM, to enhance the strength, reliability, and performance of components, particularly in extreme conditions. This innovation is part of a broader strategy to meet specific customer needs and establish strong partnerships.

Molib-TechTM Overview
Molib-TechTM is a cold coating process that applies a thick layer of molybdenum carbide to cast iron, offering an alternative to traditional ceramic coatings. This method avoids high temperatures, preventing deformation and stress.

Application and Benefits
The coating is applied with high particle impact speed after sand-blasting the substrate, forming a mechanical bond. It provides superior resistance to abrasion, erosion, and wear, making it ideal for pump impellers and other components exposed to harsh conditions. The uniform metal layer maintains original performance without altering clearances.

Advantages
  • Strength: Enhanced resistance to wear and impact compared to ceramic coatings.
  • Repeatability: Automated application ensures consistent coating quality.
  • Balancing: Uniform thickness improves impeller balance, extending the lifespan of rotating parts.
  • Performance: Maintains hydraulic performance and reduces wear on mating surfaces.

Mechanical Characteristics
  • Tensile strength: > 700 MPa
  • Elongation after fracture: > 5.0%
  • Density: 10.2 g/cm3
  • Surface hardness: 1,000 - 1,100 HV (69-70 HRC)

Chemical Composition
The coating primarily consists of molybdenum (min 99.97%) with trace amounts of other elements, all within specified limits to comply with EU directives on hazardous substances.

Compliance
Molib-TechTM meets the requirements of EU directives 2011/65/EU, 2000/53/EU, and 2006/122/EU regarding the restriction of hazardous substances.
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water solutions Molib-techTM Nowadays, a new concept of quality is driving firms to expand their offerings of products and services in order to meet specific needs and build solid partnerships with their customers. Through a complex research project, Zenit has developed Molib-TechTM a new material to: • increase components' strength • improve reliability • keep performance constant over time even in extreme duty conditions. Molib-techTM is an alternative to the conventional ceramic coating process and involves the application of an additional thick layer of a very hard material on the cast iron, to improve products' mechanical and performance characteristics. The technique is defined as "cold" coating, with no high temperatures to cause deformation or stresses in the piece. The metallic molybdenum carbide coating used by Zenit is particularly suitable for preventing serious wear due to erosion or cavitation on pump impellers, suction flanges and bodies.

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water solutions The coating forms a mechanical bond to the substrate thanks to the high particle impact speed and the fact that the substrate surface is well prepared through sand-blasting. Unlike the conventional ceramic coating, the uniform layer of metal coating does not cause any change in clearance or loss of performance. The molybdenum carbide coating gives the treated component a surface hardness considerably higher than cast iron (1000/1100 HV), making it suitable for heavy-duty applications and use with abrasive liquids. Advantages Strength: Better resistance to abrasion, erosion...

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