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29 September 2014 The importance of using genuine CrC products
When manufactured and handled correctly, Chromium (CrC) can last up to eight times longer than traditional materials used in the production of chute liners, which significantly extends the life of the product. It...
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5 August 2014 Hard-facing welding wire adds value in sliding wear applications
As part of its continued plans for expansion, top liner plate expert Rio-Carb will be launching a new range of Chromium Carbide (CrC) hard-facing alloyed welding wire that is fully compatible with the company’s...
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29 May 2014 Unique Linerless dust extraction ducting system installed at a cement producer
Top liner plate expert Rio-Carb recently completed a unique Chromium Carbide (CrC) linerless dust extraction ducting system at a cement manufacturing plant, which was experiencing excessive wear.
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31 March 2014 Engineers of the future given a glimpse of 'real-life' factory environment
A group of young and aspiring engineers were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Rio-Carb's R9-million state-of-the-art 3 000 m2 manufacturing facility in Alrode, Johannesburg, as part of an open day hosted by...
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19 March 2014 Rio-Carb develops chromium carbide impact resistant liner plates
Top liner plate expert, Rio-Carb, has developed a new chromium carbide impact resistant liner plate, which allows the plates to be used in areas and industries where previous chromium carbide plates were restricted...
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3 February 2014 Continued growth prompts move to larger and more advanced facility
Following impressive growth throughout the course of 2013, top liner plate expert Rio-Carb has spent more than R9-million on purchasing a 3000 m2 state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Johannesburg.
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26 September 2013 Rio-Carb enables the 'Rapid Removal' of liners through its new system
Top liner plate expert Rio-Carb has eliminated the costly and time-consuming process of liner replacement, through the introduction of the company's revolutionary Rapid Removal system, which was officially...
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29 August 2013 Rio-Carb nickel plated studs exceed international AWS specifications
Top CrC liner plate expert Rio-Carb continues to lead the local industry from the front, after it successfully completed nickel plated stud welding tests that exceeded internationally recognised American Welding...
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31 July 2013 Rio-Carb launches 6 mm(3/3) CrC overlay liner plate in South Africa
A first-of-its-kind 6 mm Chromium Carbide (CrC) liner plate, which boasts a wear resistance of up to eight times more than industry standard Q + T“400” and “500” steels, has been introduced to the South African...
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20 June 2013 Rio-Carb CrC pipe lining is proven to withstand abrasive slurries
Top liner-plate expert Rio-Carb remains a leader in Chromium Carbide (CrC) based technology, following the continued success of the company’s revolutionary range of CrC-lined pipes in dewatering applications across...
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