A Smarter Bond:
TiC-Reinforced CWI Wear Blocks
Wear blocks are essential components in mining and industrial operations, protecting equipment from severe abrasion and impact. Traditional wear blocks often rely on welding or brazing carbide inserts onto steel substrates — a process that can create weak points, cracks, or premature failures.
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Our TiC-Reinforced CWI wear blocks change the game. They combine the strength of chrome white iron with the hardness of titanium carbide. Using a cast-in liquid–liquid phase bonding process, they eliminate brazing and welding issues, form a strong metallurgical bond, and avoid residual stress — delivering longer life and greater reliability.
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Advanced TiC-CWI Technology
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Unique SHS Process: Titanium powder and carbon fibre trigger an in-mould SHS reaction, forming ultra-fine TiC (<3 µm).
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Vacuum-Assisted Casting: Ensures a dense structure and a strong metallurgical bond, producing a 10–25 mm TiC layer integrally fused with the CWI substrate.
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Unmatched Hardness & Strength: TiC reaches 2000–3200 HV, in a CWI-based composite that is up to 20% lighter than conventional alternatives.
Applications and Performance
TiC-Reinforced CWI wear blocks are engineered for extreme wear and impact environments where conventional CWI falls short. Typical applications include wear buttons, shed decks, rotary wet screens, and more.
Field use has demonstrated superior wear resistance and impact performance, particularly in high-impact, abrasive conditions such as oil sands mining. With longer service life, reduced downtime, and lighter weight, TiC-Reinforced CWI wear blocks give operators a competitive edge in both productivity and cost efficiency.
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​🔗 Interested in learning more about TiC-Reinforced CWI wear blocks? Contact us at sales@canadiancim.com.