Long considered the standard for wear protection, hard-face welding carbides onto horizontal directional drilling components leaves room for improvement. Kondex laser cladding is aiming to be the gold standard of wear prevention. Its greater carbide density delivers a tough barrier against early wear and can be applied with surgical precision to the exact areas of need, according to company officials.

Laser cladding benefits

Laser cladding has no heat-affected zone to maintain structural integrity. As shown in the microscope comparison image, the differences point to laser cladding as a suitable option. “But the true test is in its performance, and the Kondex flat bits, cobble bits, starter rods and collars consistently outlast traditional parts by two or three times,” says a Kondex spokesperson.

Kondex is a manufacturer of cutting and wear-resistant components. Its products are currently in use on five continents. The company was established in 1974 in West Bend, Wisconsin.

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