The Elmhurst Fire Department in MABAS Division 12 has been added to the site. Dennis McGuire, Jr. submitted the images. Elmhurst recently underwent a color change from their long standing white over school bus yellow with green striping to a more traditional white over red. They also changed from a E-ONE to Pierce. EMS units are staffed by contract personnel while the fire suppression units have career firefighters. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo Previously, Elmhurst had American LaFrance, Pierce, Mack, and Darley engines. The former aerials were both 100′ rear mounts from Pirsch. 1974 Hendrickson 1871S/Pierce Suburban engine with a 1,500-GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo This 1000 Series American LaFrance engine was built in 1971 with a 1,250-GPM ump and 500 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo Elmhurst Truck 1 was previously a 1978 Mack CF/Pirsch that was refurbished in 1992 by RPI. The 100′ rear-mount aerial had a 250-GPM PTO pump with 150 gallons of water. Larry Shapiro photo Elmhurst Truck 2 used o have this 1981 Pirsch aerial ladder that was also refurbished by RPI in 1992. Larry Shapiro photo  WC Blend,Blended Powder,High Hardness Powder,Blended Coating Powder Luoyang Golden Egret Geotools Co., Ltd. , https://www.xtc-thermalspray.com
Tungsten carbide is a hard and wear-resistant material that is commonly used in cutting tools, mining equipment, and other high-wear applications. It has excellent thermal conductivity and high melting point, making it suitable for laser cladding processes.
Metal alloy powders, on the other hand, are often added to the Tungsten Carbide Powder to enhance certain properties or tailor the characteristics of the final cladding layer. These metal alloys can include nickel, cobalt, chromium, or other elements, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
The blended powder is typically prepared by mixing the tungsten carbide and metal alloy powders in the desired ratio. This mixture is then fed into a laser cladding system, where it is melted using a high-power laser beam. The molten powder is rapidly solidified onto the substrate, forming a dense and wear-resistant cladding layer.
The resulting cladding layer can have excellent hardness, wear resistance, and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for various applications such as tooling, wear parts, and surface protection. The specific properties of the cladding layer can be adjusted by varying the composition and ratio of the tungsten carbide and metal alloy powders in the blend.
Overall, the blended powder of tungsten carbide and metal alloy powder offers a versatile and customizable solution for laser cladding applications, providing enhanced wear resistance, hardness, and other desired properties to the final cladding layer.
A blended powder of tungsten carbide and Metal Alloy Powder can be used for laser cladding, a process used to deposit a layer of material onto a substrate using a laser beam. This blended powder is typically used as a feedstock material for laser cladding applications where high wear resistance and hardness are required.