Abstract: The present invention relates to articles, having an extended useful life, which are used in contact with high temperature molten aluminum or molten zinc baths. One aspect of the invention encompasses articles, such as bearings, bushings, couplings or rollers, used in contact with molten aluminum or molten zinc which is coated with a high density coating consisting of a metal selected from Groups Vb, VIb, or VIIb metals (preferably molybdenum or tungsten), in pure or alloyed form. These coatings generally have a thickness of from about 0.06 to about 0.30 inch. Another aspect of the present invention encompasses a roll for guiding steel strip through a high temperature aluminizing bath, which utilizes a multi-layer structure, the first primer layer being a Group Vb, VIb or VIIb metal, preferably tungsten or molybdenum (in pure or alloyed form), the second layer comprising MCrAlY in which M is either nickel or cobalt, and the third layer comprising a refractory metal oxide of Al, Zr, Si or Cr.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles, having an extended useful life, which are used in contact with high temperature molten aluminum or molten zinc baths. One aspect of the invention encompasses articles, such as bearings, bushings, couplings or rollers, used in contact with molten aluminum or molten zinc which is coated with a high density coating consisting of a metal selected from Groups Vb, VIb, or VIb metals (preferably molybdenum or tungsten), in pure or alloyed form. These coatings generally have a thickness of from about 0.06 to about 0.30 inch. Another aspect of the present invention encompasses a roll for guiding steel strip through a high temperature aluminizing bath, which utilizes a multi-layer structure, the first primer layer being a Group Vb, VIb or VIIb metal, preferably tungsten or molybdenum (in pure or alloyed form), the second layer comprising MCrAlY in which M is either nickel or cobalt, and the third layer comprising a refractory metal oxide of Al, Zr, Si or Cr.

Abstract: A turbomachinery blade, which includes an airfoil and a projection from the airfoil for the purpose of abutting contact with the surface of an adjacent member is provided with a surface means having an improved combination of adhesive wear resistance and impact toughness through the attachment to the contact surface of a discreet wear pad. The pad comprises a substantially fully dense, compacted, sintered member of a material selected from carbides, nitrides and borides, with or without a suitable binder, the pad being of a thickness of at least about 0.01 inches and having thermal expansion characteristics compatible with the projection over the range of intended operating temperature.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the effects of fretting fatique in a pair of opposed titanium alloy mated surfaces through the use of a copper shim insert positioned between and in contact with the mated surfaces.

Abstract: A seal member is provided with an improved combination of oxidation resistance, fluid erosion resistance, reduced thermal conductivity and low flow stress at elevated temperatures through a plurality of metallurgically bonded metal alloy powder particles in the size range substantially of about +140 to about -270 ASTM (U.S. Standard Sieve) the metal particles being metallographically distinguishable and consisting essentially of, by weight, 15 - 35% Cr, about 8 to 20% Al, up to 5% of elements selected from Y, Hf and the rare earth elements, with the balance selected from Fe, Co and Ni, the member having a density in the range of about 65 - 90% of theoretical density.