Weldable tungsten tiles improve farm profit margins

Ferobide can achieve improved profit margins through large cost savings on wearing metal, as it greatly increases the lifetime of ground engaging tools. Profits are further improved as longer-lasting Ferobide avoids mid-season downtime, and if any repairs are needed, Ferobide can be welded quickly on-site using standard welding kit. Diesel usage can also be reduced when using low-profile Ferobide tiles in place of bulkier options.

Arable farming business Gloag & Sons Ltd says it saves two-thirds on wearing metal costs when using Ferobide. Standard cultivator wings now last five times longer when welding Ferobide behind the brazed carbide edge.

Ferobide also contributes to min-till or low-disturbance approaches. Tiles start at only 4mm thick, giving an excellent level of wear performance in such a thin tile, ensuring the perfect balance of tool lifetime and low draft, Tenmat says.

Best used to combat sliding wear, Ferobide is extremely successful used behind traditional brazed tungsten carbide edges, the manufacturer adds. Applications include: behind brazed carbide on wings and points (plough, subsoiler, cultivator), sides of legs (subsoiler, cultivator, seed boots), shins, and scrapers.

Ferobide tiles can now be purchased online, direct from the manufacturer.