Kalenborn Abresist USA

Kalenborn Abresist USA Wear and abrasion resistant linings and coatings reduce downtime and maintenance and are marketed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Founded in 1977, Kalenborn Abresist, based in Urbana, Indiana, manufactures wear resistant linings including ceramic and fused cast basalt linings that provide excellent impact and abrasion resistant protection. Specifically constructed for use wherever wear and abrasion are a problem. The original Kalenborn Abresist material was developed in the 1920s by KALENBORN® International, the German paren

t of Kalenborn Abresist. Kalenborn Abresist customers range from the powder industry to the coal, power, mine and food industries where Abresist materials are approved for use in FDA food processing plants. ABRESIST linings are marketed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Industries that work with highly abrasive raw materials or by-products are candidates for using our linings. They are ideal for lining components susceptible to severe abrasion in plant material handling and processing operations. Kalenborn Abresist individually designs and pre-engineers its materials to meet the customer's specific abrasion, impact and corrosion problems. Sales representatives and engineers visit customers on-site to assess problems and gather accurate data to provide a solution. Customers may install the abrasion resistant linings themselves or have Kalenborn Abresist technicians install the materials. The use of Kalenborn Abresist wear resistant linings on problematic components adds up to significant savings because of their longer service life. The cost of replacement parts, the downtime of operations, plant clean-up and the cost of maintenance work are all dramatically reduced. The savings incurred will pay for the linings and installation in a short time.

Better fit. Faster installs. More predictable wear performance.When equipment geometry is complex or when “as-built” doe...
06/11/2026

Better fit. Faster installs. More predictable wear performance.

When equipment geometry is complex or when “as-built” doesn’t match drawings traditional measuring can introduce gaps, misalignment, and rework during installation.

That’s where 3D scanning and digital measurement make a measurable difference.

Typical workflow:
1) Scan the wear area (capture real geometry)
2) Build a digital model for engineered fit
3) Fabricate liners to the model (not assumptions)
4) Support installation to reduce rework and downtime

Why it matters:
- Improved fit can reduce turbulence, edge wear, and premature failure points
- Less on-site cutting/adjustment speeds maintenance turnarounds
- More consistent installation quality improves reliability

If you’re fighting recurring wear in a chute, hopper, duct, or pipe section with difficult geometry, 3D scanning is often the quickest way to improve repeatability.

Interested in a scan-based wear solution review?

Today we’re celebrating Craig’s 13-year work anniversary at Kalenborn Abresist. For over a decade, his experience and st...
06/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating Craig’s 13-year work anniversary at Kalenborn Abresist. For over a decade, his experience and steady ex*****on have helped customers cut wear-related downtime and extend equipment life in demanding applications. Thank you, Craig, for the precision, reliability, and safety-first mindset you bring every day.

Today we’re celebrating Randy’s 22 years at Kalenborn Abresist. For more than two decades, he’s helped customers solve s...
06/10/2026

Today we’re celebrating Randy’s 22 years at Kalenborn Abresist. For more than two decades, he’s helped customers solve severe wear challenges with practical, engineered solutions that keep equipment running longer. Thank you, Randy, for your expertise and commitment.

Abrasion-resistant isn’t one-size-fits-all.Most premature liner failures come from a mismatch between the wear mechanism...
06/08/2026

Abrasion-resistant isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Most premature liner failures come from a mismatch between the wear mechanism and the material selection.

A simple way to frame it:

1) Abrasion (sliding wear)
- Fine or sharp particles “sand” surfaces over time
- Common in chutes, hoppers, cyclones, and pipe bends

2) Impact (high-energy hits)
- Larger lumps or drop heights can create cracking, spalling, or delamination
- Common at transfer points and high-drop zones

3) Corrosion / chemical attack (often combined with abrasion)
- Chemistry + temperature can degrade materials and bonding systems
- Common in wet processes, certain slurries, and aggressive environments

Why it matters: a lining that performs well in abrasion can fail early in heavy-impact zones and vice versa.

If you’re seeing recurring wear, the fastest path to better performance is diagnosing the dominant wear mechanism first, then engineering the lining system around it.

What’s your highest-wear location right now (and what material is moving through it)?

Happy Birthday to Latisha! Wishing you a great year ahead, on and off the job!
06/04/2026

Happy Birthday to Latisha! Wishing you a great year ahead, on and off the job!

This week we celebrated Chris on 29 years with Kalenborn Abresist. His experience helps turn complex wear challenges int...
06/04/2026

This week we celebrated Chris on 29 years with Kalenborn Abresist. His experience helps turn complex wear challenges into engineered, field-proven solutions. Thank you, Chris, for raising the bar every day.

Celebrating Mark’s 19th year at Kalenborn Abresist today. For nearly two decades, his expertise has helped customers fig...
05/29/2026

Celebrating Mark’s 19th year at Kalenborn Abresist today. For nearly two decades, his expertise has helped customers fight severe abrasion, cut unplanned downtime, and keep material moving. That kind of longevity takes grit, precision, and a team-first mindset. Thank you, Mark, for raising the bar every day.

Durability is sustainability in disguise. Our linings resist abrasion and cut waste. 3D scanning boosts fit, reducing re...
05/28/2026

Durability is sustainability in disguise. Our linings resist abrasion and cut waste. 3D scanning boosts fit, reducing rework. Kalenborn Abresist keeps downtime to a minimum with a lower footprint. Engineered wear protection for the long haul.

Today we’re celebrating Scott’s birthday at Kalenborn Abresist! Scott brings the kind of problem-solving our team is bui...
05/25/2026

Today we’re celebrating Scott’s birthday at Kalenborn Abresist! Scott brings the kind of problem-solving our team is built on. Wishing you a great year ahead.

Today, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their courage protects the freed...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their courage protects the freedoms we live every day. Wishing you a safe Memorial Day filled with gratitude and reflection. We remember, we honor, we carry it forward.

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5541 N St Road 13
Urbana, IN
46990

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