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Self Fluxing


Self-fluxing powders are typically Nickel or Cobalt-based alloys specifically engineered with precise additions of Boron (B) and Silicon (Si). The process occurs in two stages: Spraying: The powder is deposited onto the component using a standard thermal spray process (such as flame or plasma spray). Fusing: The coated part is then heated (via oxy-acetylene torch, induction, or furnace) to roughly 1000°C – 1150°C.


During fusion, the Boron and Silicon act as powerful deoxidizers and melting point depressants. They react with surface oxides to form a protective borosilicate glass "slag" that shields the molten pool from the atmosphere. Once the part cools and the slag is removed, the result is a 100% dense, pore-free coating with a true metallurgical bond to the substrate.

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Ideal Applications for Self-Fluxing Powders:


  • Glass & Steel Manufacturing: Plungers, molds, and continuous casting rolls facing extreme thermal shock and wear.
  • Fluid Handling: Pump sleeves, mechanical seal faces, and boiler feed pump internals exposed to severe corrosion.
  • Agriculture & Mining: Tillage tools, augers, and wire-drawing capstans requiring ultimate abrasion resistance.
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Product Ni Cr Mo Fe Si B C Others Key Characteristics and Application
Lattice™ 18C 27 18 6 2.5 3.5 3 0.2 Co - Bal Substrate protection. Recommended when substrate cracking is a concern.
Lattice™ 12C Bal 7.5 - 2.5 3.5 1.7 0.25 - Machinability. Moderate wear resistance with excellent machinability. Used for hot crushing rolls and forging tools.
Lattice™ 14E Bal 11 - 2.75 3.7 2.2 0.5 - Wear Resistance. Hard, thick, highly wear resistant coatings. Suitable for screw conveyors and shafts.
Lattice™ 15F Bal 17 - 4 4 3.5 1 - Superior hardness. High hardness and superior wear resistance.
Lattice™ 16C-NS Bal 17 2.5 3 4 3.7 - Cu - 2.5 Corrosion resistance. Superior resistance to acids and aqueous media.


With Hardphase


Product (Matrix / Carbide) Carbide Phase Ni Cr Fe Si B C Other Key Characteristics and Application
Lattice™ 31C-NS 65% / 35% WC-12Co Base 17.5 4 4 4 0.5 - Highest corrosion resistance. Dense, self-fluxing coating. Excellent resistance to particle erosion. Ideal for pump seals, wire capstans, and hydro valves. Max 540°C
Lattice™ 2002 50% / 50% WC-12Co Base 18 7 4 4 1 - Thin, smooth coatings capable of being used unfused. Balanced blend for moderate wear environments.
Lattice™ 7703 60% / 40% WC-12Co Base 15 3.5 4.4 3.2 0.7 - Toughness. Formulated to be less brittle with lower cracking tendency than standard carbide grades.
Lattice™ 53141 60% / 40% Pure WC Base 7 3.5 4.4 3.2 0.7 - Sliding Wear. Optimized for combined corrosion, erosion, and sliding wear resistance.
Lattice™ 53194 40% / 60% WC-12Ni Base 15 3.2 4.4 3.2 0.7 - Severe erosion. High carbide loading (60%) for extreme erosion environments. Uses a Nickel-binder carbide (WC-12Ni) for enhanced corrosion peformance.
Lattice™ 430NS Blend Cr3 C2 Base 20 - - - - - High temperature / Toughness. Chromium carbide blend. High toughness, resists cracking. Self-fluxing properties. Hot crushing rolls, fuel rod mandrels. Max 820°C.
Lattice™ 439NS-2 50% / 50% WC-12Co Base 5.8 1.4 1.4 1.3 0.3 0.7 Al Minimal fusing. Designed for components prone to distortion (fans, thin walls) where full fusing is undesirable. Digestors, liquor tanks. Max 500°C.