Metrode Cobstel-6 description: This is the most widely used cobalt base type and combines good abrasion resistance with resistance to corrosion, erosion and thermal shock. It also has excellent resistance to galling, sliding friction and compression at all temperatures.It is used to surface valves and valve seats, hot shear blades, punches and dies, ingot tong ends and equipment for handling hot steel. Used for cat cracker slide valves in petrochemical industry. Also finds applications in a very wide range of industries including steel, cement, marine and power generation.