Resorep 170 Top -

Why choose a polymer over steel?

| Factor | Resorep 170 Top | Hard-facing Weld | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Heat Input | None (Cold cure) | High (Distortion risk) | | Skill Level | Trowel vs. Welder Certification | Requires certified welder | | Fire Risk | None | High (Hot work permit) | | Galvanic Corrosion| None (Insulator) | Yes (Dissimilar metals) | | Thickness Control | Excellent (Trowel to gauge) | Poor (Grinding required) | | Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Poor (Oxides form) |

Winner: For erosion-corrosion in wet environments (slurries, seawater), Resorep 170 Top wins. For extreme impact (falling boulders), welded AR plate wins.

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Always request third-party lab reports or clinical studies to verify ingredients before use.

If you decide to test an unverified product:

Situation: A copper mine in Arizona experienced a worn shaft journal (diameter reduction of 2.5 mm) on a 36-inch head pulley. Replacement shaft: 8-week lead time, $18,000 cost. Welding was impossible due to risk of distortion and fire in a dusty environment. Why choose a polymer over steel

Solution: A certified maintenance crew used Resorep 170 Top to rebuild the shaft journal.

Procedure:

Result: The repaired shaft has been in continuous operation for 14 months with zero measurable wear or runout. Total repair cost: $1,200 (including labor and consumables). Downtime: 26 hours (vs. 8 weeks for replacement). Always request third-party lab reports or clinical studies

Because this is a specialized industrial product, you generally will not find it on Amazon or eBay (beware of counterfeits there). Authorized distributors include:

Cost estimate: Expect to pay between $80 and $150 per kilogram ($36 - $68 per lb) depending on volume discounts.