US PATENT 6190740

TH604 is a ceramic core wire composed of aluminum and 40% by volume of ceramic oxide. This is a "patended" process that allows a high percentage of ceramic within an aluminum mixture.

To provide a wear resistant surface to steel and aluminum that is long lasting and protect against corrosion while maintaining an average coefficient of friction of 1.1.

1. Corrosion, wear abrasion and impact, when applied to a steel substrate this material will provide corrosion protection and wear resistance properties. It provides equal corrosion protection that of pure aluminum and wear resistance far superior to that of any material presently known to have both these unique properties. Application environment could include, river flow, water slurry, wind blown sand, tidal flows etc.
2. Anti-slip coatings for pedestrian traffic and personnel safety on boat decks, flooring steps, ladders, walkways, scaffolding, etc. Particularly steel and aluminum substrates subject to corrosion.
3. Anti-skid coating for car/truck ramps, forklift loading ramps, aircraft landing areas, or any application requiring both nonskid and corrosion protection.

This material was developed for cost effective production application. It is available in 1/8: (3.2mm) (stock material) and 3/16" (4.8mm) diameters.