Bangalore, India – Kennametal India Ltd showcased its innovative wear-resistant solutions at Valve World Expo India on September 19-20, 2024, at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai. Conforma CladTM technology and StelliteTM components and materials designed to provide superior wear protection in the most demanding environments were on display.
“India is expected to grow significantly over the next few years due to major capacity enhancements and greenfield projects in the energy sector, providing tremendous opportunity for Kennametal’s innovative wear-resistant solutions,” said MT Swamy, Director, Sales, Kennametal. “Our solutions, including tungsten carbide, Stellite, and Conforma Clad, are proven to enhance component life between changeovers, increasing productivity for our customers.”
The company also highlighted carbide cages, seats, gates, and plug stems, which are designed to deliver maximum uptime to severe service applications by extending the life of critical components and equipment. Conforma Clad cloth and cladded butterfly valve segments, liners, and discs were be included in the company’s showcase of Conforma Clad technology for petrochemical applications. This cladding extends life by approximately three to five times in high-temperature erosive, abrasive conditions.
Attendees also had a chance to know about Kennametal’s Stellite products, including hard facing cobalt-based alloys in the form of rods, wires, powders, and electrodes, which can be tailored to individual customer needs. With more than 100 years of proven performance, these alloys have become a preferred choice for customers across industries in wear, heat, and corrosion applications.
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