Duablock® is a composite material used in mining applications experiencing severe wear. This product consists of a white iron casting bonded to a backing plate. Duablock®’s wear resistant microstructure, along with its impact absorbing backing plate, makes it perfect for high abrasion and high impact applications.
2.4%–3.6%
0.2%–1.0%
0.5%–1.5%
14.0%–18.0%
1.2%–3.4%
The microstructure of Duablock® is crucial in providing superior wear performance. The heat treatment cycle transforms the softer as-cast microstructure into hard, wear-resistant material. This microstructure consists of a network of interconnected eutectic M7 C 3 carbides in a martensitic matrix.
650–750 HV50
≥1200 HV0.5
7500 kg/m3