Wood & MDF

Refiner Feed Screw Repair

Abrasive wear on feed screw flights in wood/MDF processes can be managed by restoring the geometry with weld repair and hardfacing.

Refiner feed screw repair by UMEK
Problem

When is it the right choice?

For flight wear caused by material flow, it is not just hardness that matters; impact, geometry and weldability are assessed together.

PROCESS SUMMARYUMEK
APPROACHRepair + Surface Engineering
FINALDimensional / surface inspection
SELECTIONProject-specific
Video · 1:46

Not Every Screw Wears the Same Way

Different wear conditions of conveyor, feed and press screws; HVOF carbide coatings, bimetallic PTA and zonal protection options.

Turkish narration on screen, English subtitles.

Materials & Application

Selection Based on Project Conditions

Material Systems

HardfacingPTAWeld repair

Typical Applications

Refiner feed screwPress screwConveying screw
Engineering Advantage

What does it deliver when applied correctly?

  • Geometry restoration
  • Reinforced wear surfaces
  • Reduced need for new parts
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Is It Right for Your Part?

Send us photos, technical drawings and operating conditions, and we will evaluate the process and material system together.