In industries ranging from power generation to manufacturing, pulverizers and crushers are critical to efficient operations. These machines handle the demanding task of reducing raw material to a precise particle size, enabling consistent processing and product quality. But like any workhorse, they’re subject to wear, especially in high-impact zones like tires and rollers.
One truth spans across every industry that uses pulverizers / crushers:
Tire and roller wear is inevitable.
The rate of wear depends largely on the abrasiveness of the material being processed and how many hours the equipment is running. Most OEM designs account for a standard wear curve, but once that threshold is exceeded, you begin to lose more than just metal—you lose performance and efficiency. Maintaining proper particulate fineness becomes a real challenge when tire and roll surfaces degrade beyond their limits.
So how do you fight back against this decline? The answer lies in planned maintenance rebuilds—and doing them right.
The Cladtec Solution:
Smart Maintenance That Pays for Itself
At Cladtec, we’ve spent decades developing a maintenance program engineered to get the most out of your equipment—not just today, but for the long haul. Instead of waiting for catastrophic wear that leads to production downtime or costly replacements, our program targets wear at the right time, with the right materials.
During scheduled outages, we replace or rebuild tires and rollers. While OEM Ni-Hard replacements are an option, we've found substantial benefits in
rebuilding existing components using our proprietary Chromium Carbide Overlay (CT-28).
Here’s why it makes sense:
- A typical Ni-Hard tire removed during planned maintenance may have 3 inches of wear.
- Rebuilding with CT-28 provides
twice the wear life. That means only 1.5 inches would need replacing during the next outage.
- Over two rebuild cycles, you recover nearly
100% of your initial investment—a massive saving compared to full replacement costs.
Instead of scrapping high-value components, you’re extending their life and improving performance. And that’s not just good maintenance—it’s good business.
Keep Your Pulverizers / Crushers in Top Form, All Year Long
Another key benefit?
Consistent particle size control. With less surface degradation between outages, your operators can maintain tighter tolerances and more predictable output, cycle after cycle.
To make the process even easier, we offer an
Inventory Exchange Program. Here’s how it works:
- We assign a permanent serial number to your worn components.
- They’re stored in our inventory and rebuilt well ahead of your next scheduled outage.
- When maintenance time comes, a fresh, ready-to-install set of rebuilt tires and rolls is waiting for you.
No delays. No last-minute surprises. Just reliable performance when you need it most.
Rebuild Smarter. Save More.
Cladtec has developed what we believe is the most comprehensive and cost-effective pulverizer rebuild program in the industry. By using proven materials, scheduling maintenance proactively, and managing inventory efficiently,
you not only extend equipment life—you slash operational costs.
So before you write off another worn component as scrap, consider what it could be worth after a rebuild. The savings—and the performance gains—speak for themselves.
