Erosion

Erosion is caused by solid or liquid particles striking the surface of a component. The severity of wear strongly depends upon the velocity and hardness of the particles, as well as the angle of impact. It is crucial to consider all these conditions when designing a surface solution.

For high-angle attack, select a thick ductile coating applied by welding or thermal spray will mitigate erosion. For low-angle attack very hard coatings are preferred.