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Top 10 Wear Plate Posts From 2023

JADCO • Rich F.2023-12-29T16:12:08-05:00

Thank you all for the positive feedback we have received over the past year, with regard to our “Wear Plate Wednesday” wear resistant steel blog posts in 2023.

We are pleased you have found them beneficial. Your questions and comments regarding abrasion resistant steel wear plate and wear plate applications verify we have a dedicated and loyal online following.

Here are the top 10 most visited blog posts in 2023. 

If you are searching for longer life in your wear resistant steel applications, JADCO will provide you with the correct products for your application.

10. BEST WEAR PLATE FOR CRUSHER INFEED DECKS

Crusher Deck Wear
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Infeed wear liners are often broken away due to excessive loading impact. Make the change to Chromeweld Ti, the only CCO wear plate specifically designed for impact. This means you don’t have to replace liners as often as you do now.
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9. YOUR GO-TO GUYS

Go To Guy
JUNE 21 , 2023
In every industry there are people with this highly sought after title where you turn to for answers when nothing else is working and you need results now. One fabricator customer was asked by a friendly competitor what material he could use to last at least two seasons in his screen equipment. His immediate answer was; “I know a guy”.
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8. CAN YOU DRILL WEAR RESISTANT STEEL…EVEN QT PLUS?

Drill Wear Plate
JUNE 15 , 2023
A customer inquired about drilling holes through JADCO QT-PLUS ®.  It reminded us, others likely have the same question.
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7. CHROME CARBIDE PLATE IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

Chrome carbide is not created equal
FEBRUARY  1 , 2023
As the largest manufacturer of Chrome Carbide Overlay wear plate, JADCO focuses on uniform carbide distribution throughout the complete deposit.
The following photos clearly show how precise control is critical to delivering better wear results.
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6. CHROME CARBIDE PLATE IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

Best Wear Plate For demolition
SEPTEMBER 6 , 2023
The mounting bosses on demolition buckets are made from high strength steel. While created for destroying buildings; even these demo buckets have difficulty standing up to the stresses trying to tear the bucket apart.
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5. ANOTHER YEAR OF JADCO SUCCESS

43 Years of Success
AUGUST 9, 2023
“Why is it one steel selling for $0.75 per pound claims to be a ‘wear plate’, and another costs nearly three times as much also calls itself a wear plate?” It is easy to assume the highest priced option would last the longest, but that is not always true.
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4. YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF THINKING

Next Level Thinking
OCTOBER 4, 2023
“To reach the next level of success, you need the next level of thinking.” – Unknown quote
It’s a common saying from the world’s most successful people to break others out of their current mindset of complacency, they must adopt a GROWTH mindset.
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3. ARE YOUR PEOPLE GOOD AT REPLACING WEAR PARTS?

Up To The Task
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
When your people are proud of how quickly they can replace your equipment’s wear resistant steel; this should trigger alarm bells. They are actually alerting you to major wear problems within your system.
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2. DON’T DO THIS WITH YOUR QT-PLUS!

QT PLUS
JULY 5, 2023
While the published literature from other competitor’s wear plate may tell you it is okay to use these fabrication methods with their materials;
NEVER DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR THINGS WHEN USING JADCO QT-PLUS ®.
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1. WEAR LIFE INCREASED SEVEN TIMES VS. AR500

CHROMEWELD 600 delivers 7X the Life
MAY 10, 2023
Reducing downtime on haul trucks is critical for mining and aggregate operations, when hauling one of the most abrasive materials in the mining industry. Profitability is compromised when your haul trucks aren’t moving because your welding crew is overwhelmed with replacing equipment wear liners.
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JADCO is located in Harmony, PA; about 30 minutes North of Pittsburgh PA.

Whatever your wear challenges, you can be certain JADCO can help you achieve longer equipment life.

For the past 43+ years, JADCO has provided the longest lasting wear resistant steel to heavy industry.  As the industry leader, we know what will deliver the best results for your equipment.

Now you understand why we are able to deliver better results to our customers.  We think differently by strictly focusing to improve your current 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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