Welding is one of the most fundamental aspects of our work here at Manluk, and a vital part of enabling components to function as efficiently as possible. Whether we are reinforcing equipment for oil sands mining, building large structures, or applying high-performance overlays, welding plays a central role in delivering reliable results.
Manluk is proud to be at the forefront of the manufacturing industry. With over 45 years of experience, our team is proud to invest in advanced welding technology, automation, and specialized processes to build stronger, more consistent components you can trust.
Learn more below.
Why Welding Is a Key Part of Our Capabilities
Welding enables the shaping, building, reinforcing, and repairing of steel components. It supports everything from structural fabrication to high-precision overlay work. As a full-service manufacturing partner, welding is a key component of many of the services we offer and helps support:
- Heavy structural fabrication
- Equipment rebuilds
- Wear protection overlays
- Corrosion protection
- Custom components
- Precision machining workflows
- High-performance assembly, and more.
These services all benefit from high-quality welding, consistent processes, and reliable execution.
Types of Welding and Overlays We Offer
Manluk provide a wide range of welding services to support different types of projects and wear environments. Our Primary overlay options include:
1. Tungsten Carbide Overlay (PTA)
Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) welding enables the application of dense, high-carbide overlays, delivering exceptional impact and abrasion resistance. These overlays are ideal for extreme environments such as oil sands, mining, and heavy industrial flow systems.
Benefits include:
- Strong metallurgical bond
- High carbide concentration
- Excellent impact resistance
- Long wear life
2. Cladding and Hardfacing
Cladding applies hard-facing materials across larger surface areas to improve abrasion resistance. This type of overlay is ideal for chutes, liners, plates, and components exposed to sliding wear.
3. Weld Build-Up and Restoration
Build-up welding restores worn components, allowing them to be machined back to their original factory specifications. This helps clients reduce replacement cycles and extend the life of high-value equipment.
Welding as Part of a Complete Manufacturing Process
Welding is an integrated service, alongside machining, fabrication, coating, heat treatment, inspection, and final assembly. This makes it a core part of our turnkey manufacturing workflow that removes the potential for quality degradation in the middle of production. Best of all, because we handle everything in-house, we ensure that every weld meets the same standard of accuracy and durability.
Stronger Welds, Stronger Results
Welding and overlay technology play a crucial role in determining how equipment performs in the field. At Manluk, we combine advanced automation, specialized overlay processes, and hands-on expertise to build components that last!
Whether reinforcing a high-wear surface, building a large structural project, or restoring a critical component, our welding capabilities help clients improve reliability, reduce downtime, and operate with confidence.
Contact our team today to learn more!