Wear-Resistant Parts for Grain & Agricultural Processing

Agricultural facilities handling grain, feed, and bulk commodities face constant equipment wear from abrasion, impact, and material flow restrictions. When critical components fail, unplanned downtime during peak seasons can cost thousands per hour. 

EMSCO® specializes in wear-part fabrication for agricultural equipment, engineering replacement components, and upgraded parts that outperform OEM specifications. From bucket elevator linings to drag conveyor bottoms, we fabricate wear-resistant parts for grain processing systems that keep your operation running through harvest and beyond.

Wear-Resistant Parts for Agricultural Processing Systems

Grain, rice, soybeans, corn, and wheat are all abrasive materials that gradually erode equipment surfaces. Standard carbon steel components often wear prematurely in these high-throughput environments, leading to frequent shutdowns for replacement. EMSCO engineers wear-resistant parts for agricultural processing, using advanced material technologies tailored to the wear conditions in your facility.

Our material lineup for agricultural applications includes DuraChrome™ chromium carbide overlay plate, UHX™ polymers with low-friction, non-stick surfaces, and TIVAR® 88 ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene linings. Each material addresses a different type of wear. DuraChrome provides extreme abrasion resistance for high-impact zones. 

UHX promotes material flow and eliminates the need for vibrators or air cannons. TIVAR 88 prevents arching, ratholing, and material buildup in bins and hoppers. We also fabricate components using Hardox® wear plate, with grades ranging from 450 to 600 HBW, for structural wear applications that require toughness and formability.

Custom Fabrication for Grain Handling Equipment

Every agricultural facility has different equipment configurations and processing demands. That's why we fabricate each component to fit your specific system rather than offering generic catalog parts. Our in-house capabilities cover the full scope of wear-part fabrication for agricultural equipment, including liners, transitions, spouting, slide gates, wear plates, and bucket elevator components.

We commonly build and rebuild parts for conveyors, elevators, bins, distributors, and bulk flow systems. Whether you need a new set of drag conveyor bottoms lined with TIVAR 88 or a complete hopper rebuild with DuraChrome overlay, our team analyzes the wear patterns in your application and selects the right material combination. As a certified Hardox Wearparts Center, we also bring SSAB-certified fabrication standards to every project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of agricultural equipment does EMSCO fabricate wear parts for?

We fabricate components for conveyors, bucket elevators, bins, hoppers, distributors, drag chains, spouting systems, and slide gates. Our work covers new part manufacturing and rebuilds of existing equipment used in grain handling, feed processing, and commodity storage.

How do polymer linings like TIVAR 88 improve grain flow?

TIVAR 88 is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene with an extremely low coefficient of friction. When installed as a liner in hoppers, chutes, or bins, it prevents grain from sticking to interior surfaces. This eliminates common flow problems, like arching and ratholing, that can stall production and require manual intervention.

Can EMSCO match parts to existing equipment without OEM drawings?

Yes. Our engineering team regularly works from existing components, field measurements, and application data to reverse-engineer parts that fit your system precisely. We can also incorporate upgraded materials to extend service life compared to the original component.