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Answers At Your Fingertips

Answers At Your Fingertips

JADCO • Rich F.2023-12-12T23:23:21-05:00

Are you surfing all over the internet looking for honest, accurate information on wear resistant steel products and applications?

JADCO has recently redesigned our website, and built in a variety of tools to assist you in quickly locating the answers you need.

Rather than just list our products, our mission is to provide you with instant access, available at your fingertips with the click of the mouse; to over 43 years of wear resistant steel experience.

Here are few tips to get the most out of our website, located here at jadcomfg.com.

The Search Function Can Quickly Narrow Your Focus.

Search access is indicated by the Magnifying Glass icon, found at the top right of our pages. Click the icon, then enter a word or short phrase to see your options pop up. 

Uncertain what to look for?  Start by entering your type of equipment.  You may find others have already found answers to questions you currently have.  JADCO can help lower your stress levels.

 

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Search Results Access Our Wear Plate Wednesday Blog Contents

Many of the search results you will find will come from  our ‘Wear Plate Wednesday’ Blog.  Published each Wednesday, these posts cover wide-ranging topics on everything from specific industry applications, to comparing various products for specialized wear issues. The blog and archives can be found at jadcomfg.com/blog/ .

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Check Out The Resources Tab

Here is your gateway to understanding the world of wear resistant steel. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced veteran with decades of experience, or have recently been thrust into a new role, we are here to help you; we will not make you feel unqualified.

Here is what you can look forward to in this section:

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Are on a research quest to discover which JADCO products will best fit your unique challenge? Here you can download and show other team members which products will perform best for your equipment.
You will find literature here on all of our JADCO steel products, saving you time while helping to determine what to use where. This includes our line of Fusion welding products, your go-to resource for fool-proof installation or repair results every time.
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Here you will find an assortment of application photos where JADCO products have already been used successfully.
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Everyone has used or heard of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia for quickly finding information.
Here is your comprehensive list of wear plate and steel terminology.  We pride ourselves in not using fifty cent words to attempt to impress people. However, if there is a word you are uncertain what it means, this is where you will find your answers. 
When you understand the specific meaning and realize how the different components go together to creating longer lasting steel; JADCO becomes the clear choice for your most challenging wear applications.
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Were you aware EVERY TYPE OF STEEL with the same thickness, length and width, weigh the same? Very few people know that detail.
Are you wondering what equipment you will need to move or install your new JADCO steel wear plate? We have the answer right here.
Just enter the steel thickness, length and width; and it tells you what your material weighs.
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When you click on the Industry link, it shows you a listing of eighteen different industries where JADCO has delivered vastly improved results in their wear applications. 

Clicking on any specific industry, brings up a brief overview of the various equipment where JADCO delivers longer wear life and greater production.

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LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS? See explanations for some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, because you are not the first person looking to JADCO for answers.

Does This Information Show You Know We Are Dedicated To Your Success?

For over the last 43+ years JADCO has focused exclusively on delivering consistent, longer equipment life for our customers.

Helping you navigate our website is just another example of why we are able to deliver better results to our customers.  We think differently by strictly focusing on improving your current wear steel performance results.

Allow us to help you today by calling 724.452.5252, or email info@jadcomfg.com.
We will schedule a meeting with one of our local wear plate specialists at a time that best fits your schedule.

Remember, the only thing you have to lose by not working with JADCO, are your profits.

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"With over 30 years of experience in wear-resistant steel and welding solutions, I’m dedicated to helping you make sound decisions, achieve longer equipment life, and improved profitability in your business."


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