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Stellite 6/21 Coating

Ultraweld coat are the best Stellite 6/21 Coating Service Providers in Pune. our coatings made up of 27%–32% chrome, 4%–6% tungsten, 1%–2% carbon, 3%–4% nickel, 1%–2% silicon, and 3%–4% iron, Stellite 6 is an alloy based on cobalt. Stellite 6’s matrix is made up of complicated carbides as a result of alloying, which makes it particularly helpful for applications needing high levels of hardness and wear resistance. On the Vickers scale, its hardness levels range from 380 to 490 HV, and on the Rockwell scale, they range from 36 to 45 HRC. For use in laser cladding, HVOF thermal spray, or welding operations, it is offered in wire and powder form. Find Pune’s top Stellite 6/21 Coating Services at, Ultraweld Coat Pvt. Ltd.

Applications :

  • Acid-resistant machine tools and saw teeth
  • Rolling couples, bearings, pump shafts, and impellers.
  • Gate valves, poppet valves, and valve seats

Properties of Stellite 6 Coatings :

  • Excellent hardness
  • Retains reasonable hardness up to 932° F (500° C)
  • Resistance to wear, abrasion and scratch formation
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • High bond strength for thermal spray

Potential Benefits :

Extend Useful Life

As a leading Stellite 6/21 Coating Service Providers, our Stellite 6 coatings extend the product's useful life.

High Efficiency

Coatings work incredibly well in demanding industrial applications.

Flexible Application

The capacity to modify application by thermal spraying or welding to suit needs and budget.

Superior Defense

Outstanding defense against a range of surface assaults and damages.

Premium Properties

Excellent mechanical and metallurgical qualities combined.

Stellite 21: the tougher grade

Stellite 21 is a cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy with a much lower carbon content than Stellite 6. It relies on molybdenum in the cobalt matrix rather than on a high volume of carbides, so it is softer as deposited but tougher, and it work-hardens in service. That makes it the usual choice where a surface faces mechanical or thermal shock, cavitation or corrosion more than pure abrasion.

Stellite 6 or Stellite 21?

Stellite 6Stellite 21
Strengthened byChromium and tungsten carbidesMolybdenum in the matrix, few carbides
HardnessHigher: 36 to 45 HRCLower as deposited; work-hardens in use
Strongest againstAbrasion, sliding wear and gallingImpact, thermal shock, cavitation and corrosion
Typical partsValve seats and gates, pump shafts, bearingsValve trim for steam and fluid control, hot-working tools

Why cobalt alloys are used on valves

Valve seats, gates and plugs slide metal to metal under load, often hot. Cobalt-based alloys resist galling in that contact and keep useful hardness at temperatures where many steels soften, which is why Stellite 6 is a long-standing hardfacing for metal seated valves.

How Stellite is applied

  • Weld overlay: a thick layer fused to the base metal, suited to seats and sealing faces that will be machined and lapped. See valve cladding.
  • HVOF thermal spray: a thinner, dense coating applied with little heat input, so finished components do not distort. See HVOF coating.
  • Finishing: Stellite surfaces are ground, and sealing faces are lapped.

Stellite or tungsten carbide?

Tungsten carbide is harder and wears more slowly under abrasive particles. Stellite is tougher, can be built up in thick welded layers and holds its properties in hot service. The decision usually comes down to whether abrasion or impact and heat dominate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Stellite 6 and Stellite 21?

Stellite 6 has more carbon and tungsten, so it is harder and more wear resistant. Stellite 21 has low carbon and added molybdenum, so it is tougher and better against shock, cavitation and corrosion.

Can Stellite be applied to stainless steel?

Yes. Cobalt alloys such as Stellite 6 and Stellite 21 are routinely applied to carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel, either as a weld overlay or by HVOF thermal spray. The method is chosen for the thickness needed and for how much heat the part can accept.

How is a Stellite surface finished?

A Stellite surface is too hard for easy turning, so it is normally ground to size. Valve sealing faces are then lapped to give the flat, matched surfaces needed for a metal-to-metal seal.

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