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Guardian® CF

Industry’s New Low Cost, Crack Free Hardband

Deeper drilling and higher service requirements have created a demand for a new
crack free hardband which provides superior performance over existing materials.
 
Guardian® CF meets these demands as NanoSteel’s next generation patented
hardbanding material by building upon the proven performance of Guardian® HB.
 
Guardian® CF Performance Features
Crack free performance
Weldable by open arc process
Applicable over other hardband materials
Industry leader for casing wear protection
Exceptional drill pipe tool joint life
 
 
Product Specs | Product Page (PDF) | MSDS (PDF) |
NanoSteel Alloy Guardian® CF
Application Process Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) & Open Arc Welding (OAW)
Alternative to Chrome carbide, tungsten carbide, steel and titanium alloys
Product # Cored Wire Diameter Wire Spool Packaging Rockwell C Hardness
SHS9500U16 1/16 in / 1.6 mm 33 lb & bulk 57 - 63 HRc
Guardian Customer Loyalty Program |
NanoSteel’s Guardian® Customer Loyalty Program awards rebates up to five percent for purchases of Guardian® HB and Guardian® CF cored wires which qualify under the terms of the program.

For complete program details, e-mail NanoSteel at GuardianRebate@NanoSteelco.com.
Patented Material Optimized for Crack Free Performance
View of a dye penetrant test which shows the Guardian® CF hardbanding surface to be crack free.
 
     
A Versatile Performer
Guardian® CF can be welded by open arc (OAW) process and is easily welded over other hardbanding materials.
 
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Industry Leader for Casing Wear Protection
Guardian® CF improves casing wear protection by more than 100% when compared to competing hardbanding materials in DEA-42 testing.
 
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Guardian CF Casing Wear Loss
Exceptional Tool Joint Life
In DEA-42 testing for tool joint radial wear protection in casing, Guardian® CF distances itself from competing hardbanding materials.
 
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