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30+ Years · Pan-India Authorized Distributor

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Supplying premium-grade TIG rods, electrodes, MIG wires, PTA powders and cast components for automotive valves, industrial valves, cement, mining, and power industries across India.

30+
Years Experience
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Global Brands
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Industries Served
Service Temp Range
Up to 760°C / 1400°F
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Our Global Principals

Representing the world's leading hardfacing and welding consumable manufacturers — genuine products, certified quality, direct to India.

Weartech cobalt hardfacing rods
United Kingdom
Weartech®
Cobalt & Nickel hardfacing alloys · Rods · Electrodes · MIG wires · Cast bars & components
A Lincoln Electric company, Port Talbot, Wales
Carbo Weld cobalt MIG wire
Germany
Carbo Weld
Cobalt base MIG wire for precision hardfacing applications
Europe
Oerlikon Meto
Nickel alloys · Iron base · Cobalt & Tungsten Carbide wires · Powders · HVOF consumables
SHIELD PTA powder
International
SHIELD
Cobalt base PTA powders for plasma transferred arc cladding
China
Jiangsu National Nickel
Nickel MIG wires · ERNiCrMo-3 (≈ Inconel® 625) MIG wire
Complete Product Catalogue

Hardfacing Alloys — All Grades & Forms

Available as bare rods, SMAW electrodes, MIG/TIG wires, PTA/HVOF/laser powders and cast components. Standard and custom compositions. All grade names are generic; trade name references are for industry cross-identification only.

Stellite®, Deloro®, Tribaloy®Kennametal Inc.
Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Nimonic®Special Metals Corporation (PCC)
Haynes® 25 / L605Haynes International
Bare cast cobalt rods labelled by grade
Bare Cast Rods
OFW · GTAW
SMAW flux-coated electrodes
Electrodes (SMAW)
Flux coated
MIG TIG wire spool
MIG / TIG Wires
GMAW · Automated
PTA HVOF hardfacing powder
PTA / HVOF Powders
Atomized · Custom sieve
Co-6 · ≈ Stellite® 6 · ERCoCr-A · HRC 36–42
Co-6Bare Cast Rod · OFW / GTAW
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCoCr-A≈ Stellite® 6OFW · GTAW
Most widely used cobalt hardfacing alloy worldwide
Excellent wear, galling and corrosion resistance
High Cr-W composition; versatile across processes
Applications
Valve Seats · Shear Blades · Extrusion Screws · Roll Bushings
Max Temp
500°C
Co-6SMAW Electrode
Cobalt
AWS A5.13 ECoCr-A≈ Stellite® 6SMAW
Quick deposit, excellent weldability and slag removal
Smooth, sound hardfacing coating
Wear, galling and corrosion resistance to 500°C
Applications
Fluid Valves · Shear Blades · Extrusion Screws · Valve Bearings
Max Temp
500°C
Co-6MIG Wire (GMAW-C)
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCCoCr-A≈ Stellite® 6GMAW · Auto
High-deposition metal-cored wire for automation
Standard and open-arc versions available
Most flexible cobalt wire for overlay cladding
Applications
Valve Seats · Roll Bushings · High-temp Bearing Surfaces
Max Temp
500°C
Co-6PTA / HVOF Powder
Cobalt
AWS ERCoCr-A equiv.≈ Stellite® 6PTA · HVOF · Laser
Atomized powder; specific sieve cuts available
Suitable for PTA, laser cladding, HVOF and flame spray
Applications
Precision Valve Overlay · Pump Wear Surfaces · Cladding Lines
Max Temp
500°C
Co-12 · ≈ Stellite® 12 · ERCoCr-B · HRC 44–50
Co-12Bare Cast Rod · OFW / GTAW
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCoCr-B≈ Stellite® 12OFW · GTAW
Very high Cr, high C, high W — harder than Co-6
Intermediate alloy between Co-6 and Co-1
High corrosion and galling resistance to 700°C
Applications
Chain Saw Bars · Saw Teeth · Extrusion Dies · Pump Wear Parts
Max Temp
700°C
Co-12SMAW Electrode
Cobalt
AWS A5.13 ECoCr-B≈ Stellite® 12SMAW
Excellent high-temp corrosion and galling resistance
Retains hardness above 700°C
Applications
Chain Saw Bars · Saw Teeth · Extrusion Dies
Max Temp
700°C
Co-12MIG Wire (GMAW-C)
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCoCr-C≈ Stellite® 12GMAW · Auto
High C and W for improved abrasion over Co-6 wire
High corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures
Applications
Saw Teeth · Extrusion Dies · Pump Components
Max Temp
700°C
Co-12PTA / HVOF Powder
Cobalt
AWS ERCoCr-B equiv.≈ Stellite® 12PTA · HVOF · Laser
Higher hardness powder grade than Co-6
Multiple sieve cuts available for all spray processes
Applications
Precision Cladding · Saw Guides · Extrusion Tooling
Max Temp
700°C
Co-21 · ≈ Stellite® 21 · ERCoCr-E · HRC 28–34
Co-21Bare Cast Rod · OFW / GTAW
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCoCr-E≈ Stellite® 21OFW · GTAW
Co-Cr-Mo; lower C for better crack resistance
Excellent cavitation and metal-to-metal wear resistance
Not recommended for severe abrasion
Applications
Steam Valves · Petrochemical Valves · Hot Shears · Forging Dies
Max Temp
700°C
Co-21SMAW Electrode
Cobalt
AWS A5.13 ECoCr-E≈ Stellite® 21SMAW
High Cr-Mo; excellent corrosion and cavitation resistance
Good for galling and metal-to-metal wear
Applications
Steam Valves · Chemical Valves · Cavitation Repair
Max Temp
700°C
Co-21MIG Wire (GMAW-C)
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCCoCr-E≈ Stellite® 21GMAW · Auto
Co-Cr-Mo wire for automated valve cladding
Preferred for chemical and petrochemical valve trim
Applications
Steam Valves · Petrochemical Valves · Forging Dies
Max Temp
700°C
Co-21PTA / HVOF Powder
Cobalt
AWS ERCoCr-E equiv.≈ Stellite® 21PTA · HVOF · Flame
Atomized Co-Cr-Mo powder for PTA and HVOF
Preferred for precision valve seat cladding
Applications
Valve Seat PTA Cladding · Chemical Plant Components
Max Temp
700°C
Co-1 · ≈ Stellite® 1 · ERCoCr-C · HRC 52–58
Co-1Bare Cast Rod · OFW / GTAW
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCoCr-C≈ Stellite® 1OFW · GTAW
Highest hardness in the standard cobalt range
Maximum abrasion resistance; very high W content
Retains hardness above 760°C
Applications
Wear Pads · Mixer Rotors · Pump Sleeves · Mining Parts
Max Temp
760°C+
Co-1SMAW Electrode
Cobalt
AWS A5.13 ECoCr-C≈ Stellite® 1SMAW
Highest hardness cobalt SMAW electrode
Excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance above 760°C
Applications
Wear Pads · Mixer Rotors · Pump Sleeves
Max Temp
760°C+
Co-1MIG Wire (GMAW-C)
Cobalt
AWS A5.21 ERCCoCr-C≈ Stellite® 1GMAW · Auto
Highest-hardness cobalt wire for severe abrasion
For automated high-wear overlay applications
Applications
Pump Sleeves · Mixer Rotors · High-abrasion Wear Pads
Max Temp
760°C+
Co-1PTA / HVOF Powder
Cobalt
AWS ERCoCr-C equiv.≈ Stellite® 1PTA · HVOF · Laser
Maximum hardness cobalt powder grade
For severe abrasion and high-temperature applications
Applications
Severe Abrasion Overlay · Pump Components · Mining Tooling
Max Temp
760°C+
Co-25 · ≈ Haynes® 25 / L605 · HRC 16–24 (work-hardens to 40)
Co-25Bare Cast Rod / TIG Wire
Cobalt
Co-Cr-W-Ni alloy≈ Haynes® 25 / L605GTAW
Low carbon, tungsten-strengthened Co-Cr-W-Ni alloy
Exceptional thermal fatigue resistance; work-hardens significantly
Good oxidation resistance to 980°C; resists hot metal wear
Applications
Hot Steel Working Tools · Turbine Parts · High-temp Valve Components
Max Temp
980°C
Co-T400 · ≈ Tribaloy® T-400 · HRC 51–58 · Co-Cr-Mo-Si (Laves phase)
Co-T400PTA / HVOF Powder
Cobalt
Co-Cr-Mo-Si (Laves)≈ Tribaloy® T-400PTA · HVOF
Hard intermetallic Laves phase in Co-Cr-Mo-Si matrix
Outstanding resistance to galling without lubrication
Excellent wear and corrosion across wide temp range
Applications
Automotive Valve Seats · Turbocharger Parts · Dry-running Bearings
Max Temp
800°C+
Co-T400Bare Cast Rod
Cobalt
Co-Cr-Mo-Si (Laves)≈ Tribaloy® T-400OFW · GTAW
Laves phase alloy; superior galling resistance
For applications where lubrication is limited or absent
Applications
Valve Seats · Pump Impellers · Dry-contact Wear Parts
Max Temp
800°C+
Ni-60 · ≈ Deloro® 60 · ERNiCr-B · HRC 56–62
Ni-60Bare Cast Rod
Nickel
AWS A5.21 ERNiCr-B≈ Deloro® 60OFW · GTAW
High hardness Ni-Cr-B alloy; resists abrasion, galling, pitting
Deposits on cast iron and low-medium carbon steels
Retains hardness to 650°C
Applications
Valve Seats · Liners · Oil Extrusion Screws · Centrifuges
Max Temp
650°C
Ni-60PTA / HVOF Powder
Nickel
AWS ERNiCr-B equiv.≈ Deloro® 60PTA · HVOF · Flame
Atomized Ni-Cr-B-Si powder for precision cladding
Custom sieve cuts for PTA, HVOF and flame spraying
Applications
Valve Seat PTA · Pump Sleeves · Extrusion Components
Max Temp
650°C
Ni-40 · ≈ Deloro® 40 · ERNiCr-A · HRC 38–44
Ni-40Bare Cast Rod
Nickel
AWS A5.21 ERNiCr-A≈ Deloro® 40OFW · GTAW
Lower hardness than Ni-60; good machinability post-weld
Resists corrosion, galling and moderate abrasion
Suitable for cast iron and low-carbon steels
Applications
Shaft Sleeves · Impellers · Valve Components · Centrifuges
Max Temp
650°C
Ni-40PTA / HVOF Powder
Nickel
AWS ERNiCr-A equiv.≈ Deloro® 40PTA · HVOF · Flame
Machinable nickel powder overlay after deposition
Multiple particle size distributions available
Applications
Impeller Overlay · Shaft Sleeves · Valve Seats
Max Temp
650°C
Ni-56 · Machinable Nickel · HRC 56–62
Ni-56Bare Cast Rod
Nickel
Ni-Cr-B-Si alloyOFW · GTAW
Smooth, machinable weld deposits after deposition
Resists abrasion, galling, corrosion and pitting
Retains hardness to 650°C
Applications
Plastic Extrusion Screws · Valve Components · Shaft Sleeves · Impellers
Max Temp
650°C
NiCrMo-3 · ≈ Inconel® 625 · ERNiCrMo-3 · HRC 20–25
NiCrMo-3MIG / TIG Wire
Nickel
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-3≈ Inconel® 625GMAW · GTAW
Exceptional corrosion and oxidation resistance
High mechanical strength to 980°C
Ni-Cr-Mo-Nb; ideal for dissimilar metal joining & overlay
Applications
Oil & Gas Valves · Chemical Equipment · Marine · Turbines
Max Temp
980°C
NiCrMo-3PTA / HVOF Powder
Nickel
AWS ERNiCrMo-3 equiv.≈ Inconel® 625PTA · HVOF · Laser
Atomized Ni-Cr-Mo-Nb powder for corrosion-resistant cladding
Used in subsea, chemical and offshore cladding
Applications
Subsea Cladding · Chemical Vessel Overlay · Offshore Components
Max Temp
980°C
Cast Bars · Sleeves · Engineered Components
Cobalt alloy seat rings and cast components
Supplied from centrifugal castings, solid cast bar stocks, solid wrought bar stocks, investment castings and sand castings. Components machined to customer drawings and specifications — rough or finish machined. Starting from 10mm diameter. Available as solid alloy or hardfaced on carbon/stainless steel base.
Co-6 Cast BarCentrifugal / Solid Cast
Cobalt
Co-Cr-W · ≈ Stellite® 6Cast Bar · Wrought Bar
Most widely used grade for solid cast valve and pump components
Excellent galling, wear and corrosion resistance
Available as centrifugal cast, sand cast or wrought bar stock
Components Supplied
Valve Seats · Seat Rings · Plugs · Cages · Retainers · Balls · Discs · Seals
Max Temp
500°C
Co-21 Cast BarCentrifugal / Solid Cast
Cobalt
Co-Cr-Mo · ≈ Stellite® 21Cast Bar · Wrought Bar
Preferred for cavitation-prone and metal-to-metal wear surfaces
Lower hardness; better crack and thermal shock resistance
Ideal for steam and chemical valve trim components
Components Supplied
Steam Valve Trim · Plugs · Seat Rings · Chemical Valve Seats · Cages
Max Temp
700°C
Co-1 Cast BarCentrifugal / Solid Cast
Cobalt
Co-Cr-W high C · ≈ Stellite® 1Cast Bar
Highest hardness cobalt cast grade; maximum abrasion resistance
For severe wear environments at extreme temperatures
Retains hardness above 760°C
Components Supplied
Wear Pads · Pump Sleeves · Mixer Rotors · High-abrasion Wear Parts
Max Temp
760°C+
Sleeves & BushingsCobalt Alloy · Turned to Drawing
Cobalt
Co-6 / Co-12 / Co-1Centrifugal Cast · Machined
Centrifugally cast sleeves and bushings in any cobalt grade
Machined to OD/ID/length per customer drawing
Rough or finish machined; OD/ID/centreless grinding available
Components Supplied
Shaft Sleeves · Pump Bushings · Bearing Sleeves · Galvanizing Rolls · Roll Mill Sleeves
Min Dia
10mm+
Ni-60 Cast BarCentrifugal / Solid Cast
Nickel
Ni-Cr-B · ≈ Deloro® 60Cast Bar · Wrought Bar
High hardness nickel cast grade; resists abrasion, galling, pitting
Deposits on cast iron and carbon steels
Cost-effective alternative to cobalt for moderate temperature service
Components Supplied
Valve Seats · Liners · Bearing Surfaces · Oil Extrusion Screws · Centrifuge Parts
Max Temp
650°C
Ni Sleeves & ComponentsNickel Alloy · Turned to Drawing
Nickel
Ni-40 / Ni-60 / Ni-56Centrifugal Cast · Machined
Nickel alloy cast components machined to customer specifications
Machinable grades (Ni-40, Ni-56) available for tight-tolerance parts
Supplied rough or finish machined from 10mm diameter
Components Supplied
Impeller Sleeves · Shaft Bushings · Centrifuge Liners · Valve Trim · Screw Barrels
Min Dia
10mm+
Investment & Sand CastingsCustom Engineered Components
Cobalt
All cobalt and nickel gradesInvestment Cast · Sand Cast · Custom
Complex near-net-shape components cast to customer drawings
Suitable for valve plugs, balls, discs, seals and bespoke wear parts
Post-cast machining, grinding, honing, NDT and plating available
Solid alloy or hardfaced on carbon/stainless steel base options
Components Supplied
Valve Plugs · Seat Rings · Cages · Retainers · Balls · Discs · Seals · Rolls · Custom Industrial Wear Parts
Supply
To Drawing
Iron base grades · Fe-590 · Fe-595
Fe-590Powder
Iron
Iron base hardfacing alloyHVOF · Flame · PTA
Iron-base hardfacing powder for abrasion resistance
Cost-effective alternative where cobalt is not required
Applications
General Abrasion Wear Parts · Mining · Cement Plant Components
Max Temp
400°C
Fe-595Powder
Iron
Iron base hardfacing alloyHVOF · Flame · PTA
Iron-base powder with improved abrasion and impact properties
For high-volume, cost-sensitive wear applications
Applications
Crusher Liners · Bucket Teeth · Conveyor Wear Parts
Max Temp
400°C
Quick reference — all grades
Generic GradeTrade Name Ref.TM OwnerAWS ClassificationAlloy TypeHRC (approx.)Max TempAvailable Forms
Co-1Stellite® 1KennametalERCoCr-C / ECoCr-CCobalt52–58760°C+RodElectrodeWirePowderCast
Co-6Stellite® 6KennametalERCoCr-A / ECoCr-ACobalt36–42500°CRodElectrodeWirePowderCast
Co-12Stellite® 12KennametalERCoCr-B / ECoCr-BCobalt44–50700°CRodElectrodeWirePowder
Co-21Stellite® 21KennametalERCoCr-E / ECoCr-ECobalt28–34700°CRodElectrodeWirePowderCast
Co-25Haynes® 25 / L605Haynes Intl.Co-Cr-W-NiCobalt16–40*980°CRod
Co-T400Tribaloy® T-400KennametalCo-Cr-Mo-Si (Laves)Cobalt51–58800°C+RodPowder
Ni-40Deloro® 40KennametalERNiCr-ANickel38–44650°CRodPowderCast
Ni-56Ni-Cr-B-SiNickel56–62650°CRodCast
Ni-60Deloro® 60KennametalERNiCr-BNickel56–62650°CRodPowderCast
NiCrMo-3Inconel® 625Special Metals (PCC)ERNiCrMo-3Nickel20–25980°CWirePowder
Fe-590Iron baseIron400°CPowder
Fe-595Iron baseIron400°CPowder
Cast bars, sleeves, investment & sand castings — all cobalt and nickel grades — machined to customer drawings, from 10mm dia.
* Co-25 as-deposited HRC 16–24; work-hardens to HRC 40+
Stellite®, Deloro®, Tribaloy® are registered trademarks of Kennametal Inc. Referenced for industry cross-identification only. Bhavani Agency & Co. supplies equivalent-composition alloys from authorized manufacturers including Weartech® and others.
Inconel®, Hastelloy®, Nimonic® are registered trademarks of Special Metals Corporation, a PCC company. NiCrMo-3 alloy is referenced as "≈ Inconel® 625" for industry search purposes only. Supplied to AWS ERNiCrMo-3 specification from Jiangsu National Nickel Alloy Materials and other authorized suppliers.
Haynes® 25 is a registered trademark of Haynes International Inc. The Co-25 alloy is referenced as "≈ Haynes® 25 / L605" for industry cross-identification only.
Weartech® is a registered trademark of Lincoln Electric (UK) Ltd, operating from Baglan Industrial Estate, Port Talbot, Wales, UK. Bhavani Agency & Co. is the sole authorized distributor of Weartech® products in India.
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Applications by Industry

From automotive valve manufacturers to thermal power plants — our consumables are field-proven across India's most demanding industrial sectors.

Automotive Valves
Cobalt hardfacing for engine valve seats and stems requiring extreme wear resistance.
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Industrial Valves
Gate, globe and ball valve seating surfaces protected by cobalt and nickel overlays.
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Pumps & Compressors
Nickel and cobalt overlays for impellers, sleeves and wear rings in harsh fluid service.
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General Hardfacing
Wear protection for agricultural, construction, and general industrial components.
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Cement Plants
Abrasion-resistant overlays for crusher hammers, mill liners and wear plates.
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Mining & Crushers
Tungsten carbide and high-chrome alloys for jaw crushers, bucket teeth, and conveyors.
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Thermal Power
High-temperature cobalt and nickel alloys for turbine components and valve trim.
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Steel Rolling
Roll pass overlays and guide liners extending service life in hot and cold rolling mills.
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Why Choose Us

Why Bhavani Agency & Co.

Three decades of technical expertise, backed by the world's leading hardfacing brands and a commitment to engineer-led service.

01
30+ Years of Industrial Welding Experience
Deep application knowledge across automotive, power, cement, mining, and valve industries — helping you select the right alloy the first time.
02
Authorized Reseller of Leading Global Brands
Sole distributor in India for Weartech® (Lincoln Electric UK), Carbo Weld, Oerlikon Meto, SHIELD, and Jiangsu National Nickel — genuine products, guaranteed.
03
ISO-Certified Quality & Timely Delivery
Stringent quality controls from stock to shipment. Offices in Chennai, Mumbai, and Bangalore ensure prompt service across India.
04
Engineer-Led Support for Product Selection & Trials
Our technical team works directly with your engineers for alloy selection, welding parameter guidance, and on-site trials.
Our Authorized Brands
Weartech®
Lincoln Electric (UK) Ltd · Port Talbot, Wales
Carbo Weld
Germany · Co MIG Wire
Oerlikon Meto
Europe · Wires / Powders / HVOF
SHIELD
PTA Powders
Jiangsu National Nickel
China · ERNiCrMo-3 MIG Wire
ISO-certified processes · Traceable material documentation · Partner quality certificates on request
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Approved & Used By
L&T Valves BHEL KSB Pumps Ltd Instrumentation Ltd Emerson Process Management Flowserve India Controls
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Technology, People & Performance

A closer look at how we ensure quality, expertise, and results for our customers across India.

Quality Process
Quality Process
"How we ensure quality from stock to shipment"
A behind-the-scenes look at our receiving inspection, storage, and dispatch process.
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Technical Guidance
Technical Guidance
"Choosing the right welding consumables for hardfacing"
Our engineers break down how to match alloy type, hardness and process to your wear challenge.
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Industry Insight
Industry Insight
"How to increase uptime in thermal power plants"
Practical guidance on preventive hardfacing programs that reduce unplanned downtime.
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Customer Success

Results That Speak for Themselves

Real outcomes from real applications across India's industrial base.

Industrial Valves · L&T Valves
Extended valve seat life in high-pressure steam service
Outcome
3× longer service life vs. previous alloy
"Switching to the Co-6 grade reduced our valve rework frequency significantly. The Bhavani team guided our welders through the transition."
— Procurement Manager, L&T Valves
Thermal Power · BHEL
Reducing downtime on boiler feed pump wear rings
Outcome
40% reduction in maintenance downtime
"The nickel alloy overlay performed beyond expectations in our high-temperature, high-velocity feedwater environment."
— Senior Engineer, BHEL Power Sector
Pumps · KSB Pumps Ltd
Hardfacing impellers for slurry handling applications
Outcome
2× improvement in impeller wear life
"The alloy selection was spot-on for our slurry conditions. We now standardize on Bhavani-supplied rods across all our plants."
— Quality Head, KSB Pumps Ltd
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