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clusions solely based on such data may result in oversimplified analysis; hardness alone does not automatically guarantee greater durability. In some cases, exces sive hardness could even cause undesir able effects on the drawn product. There are two main varieties of tungsten carbide-based coatings: cold-sprayed, which is widely used, and hot “fused”, available only from a limited number of suppliers. These coatings differ significantly in their characteristics and applications. Paganoni offers both solutions: Wolside as the hot-fused carbide and Coldside as the cold-sprayed carbide. Wolside is suitable for applications such as wet wire drawing. It is used worldwide for processing copper and aluminium, ensuring performance without the risk of coating lifting. Coldside is suited to drawing high- and low-carbon wire with dry drawing machines. For low-carbon wire, Paganoni’s Kerblack – a ceramic coating based on chromium oxide with a distinctive glossy black appearance – is a high-end solution. Paganoni www.paganoni.it

electro-plating for wire diameter ranges from 0.1 to 8mm, metal strips from 10 to 500mm width and bars up to 6m in length. They will also present updated thickness measurement and new technology for the refilling of metal anodes when the machine is running. Otomec Srl www.otomec.it 10 C71 Paganoni®, a division of Mario Nava SpA, manufactures spare parts for the wire drawing industry, specialising in restoring worn machine components. The company offers a comprehensive range of wear-resistant materials and coatings, including Kerblack®, Kersint®, Wolside®, Coldside®, Niksint®, Whitesint® and AS1000. coatings, tungsten carbide and its distinctive properties take a fundamental role. The generic term, however, can create ambiguity and lack of clarity on the possible available variants. To dispel any doubts, it is necessary to outline the intrinsic differences of the chemical Paganoni Among wear-resistant

Wolside is suitable for applications such as wet wire drawing

compound and its various applications, depending on type. In the wire drawing industry, it is used as a component of coatings to reduce wear and extend the life of parts owing to its exceptional resistance. However, not all coatings are the same – it is necessary for industry professionals to discern between the various functionalities of available types to prevent performance below expectations. For example, cold-sprayed carbide is sometimes described as having high hardness values due to a higher percent age of tungsten carbide. Drawing con

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