Wear-Resistant Compounds protect equipment from abrasion.

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Wear Guard(TM) alumina ceramic bead-filled epoxy putties provide resistance to acids, bases, saturated salt solutions, oils, and other chemicals and withstand operating temperatures up to 300°F. High Temp version provides protection at temperatures up to 450°F. Combo Wear FC is reinforced with 2 different bead sizes plus silicon carbide and cures in 90 min. Backing Compounds are epoxy liquids for protecting rod, ball, and pebble. Tile Adhesive bonds ceramic tile to vertical, curved, and overhead surfaces.



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Wear-Resistant Compounds Protect Equipment in Mining and Other High-Abrasion Industries



DANVERS, MA - Wear Guard(TM) epoxies from Devcon extend the service life and simplify maintenance of processing equipment by protecting it from the ravages of abrasion. These bead-filled coatings and linings cure rapidly at room temperature, allowing equipment to be returned to service in as little as 1.5 hours. They are ideal for exhausters, pulverizers, ash handling systems, cyclones, pipe elbows, fans and housings, screens, chutes, hoppers, screw conveyors, slurry pumps, pneumatic conveying equipment, and many other applications.

Wear Guard High Load and Wear Guard Fine Load are alumina ceramic bead-filled epoxy putties that will not run, drip, or sag when used on vertical or overhead surfaces. Wear Guard High Load is designed to handle particulate greater than 1/8" in severe service conditions and is ideal for repairing scrubbers, ash-handling systems, pipe elbows, screens, and chutes. Wear Guard Fine Load is a high-density compound for particulate smaller than 1/8" and is excellent for applications such as slurry pumps and screw conveyers. Both formulations provide resistance to a wide array of acids, bases, saturated salt solutions, oils, and other chemicals and withstand operating temperatures up to 300° F. They are easily applied by trowel and cure at room temperature to a smooth, grey finish.

A heat-cured putty, Wear Guard High Temp provides maximum protection at service temperatures up to 450° and unmatched resistance to chemicals as well as to all types and sizes of abrasive particulates in applications such as exhausters, pulverizers, and cyclones.

Combo Wear FC is a fast-curing compound reinforced with two different bead sizes plus silicon carbide. Designed to repair processing equipment and return it to service quickly, it attains functional cure in just 90 minutes. It provides excellent adhesion to metal, ceramic, and concrete, (even when the surface is damp), and is ideal for repairing cracks in coal fuel lines.

Backing Compound and High-Performance Backing Compound are high-strength epoxy liquids for protecting rod, ball, pebble, and autogenous mills as well as cone and gyrating crushers. Easily mixed and applied without special equipment, these 100% solids formulations cure with negligible shrink and low exothermic reaction, ensuring a consistent bond to manganese or steel surfaces.

Tile Adhesive is a high-strength putty designed for bonding ceramic tile to vertical, curved, and overhead surfaces or for repairing loose tiles. Nonsagging, it adheres to metal, concrete, and ceramic and supports 4 pounds per square foot while curing. Recommended applications include installing tile in dust collectors and cyclones and filling gaps and joints in crushers prior to the pouring of Devcon Backing Compound.

For more information, contact David Bongiorni, Market Development Manager, Devcon, 30 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923, Toll-Free: 1-800-933-8266, TEL: (978) 777-1100, FAX: (978) 774-0516, www.devcon.com.

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