Combine the high wear resistance of a cast iron face with the ease of welding a low-carbon steel base. You'll often see these wear plates used on backhoe and excavator bucket teeth, but you can use them anywhere you need to protect equipment from heavy abrasion, friction, and impact. Also known as chocky bars because they resemble a chocolate bar, these plates can be shortened by breaking off sections. Cut through the low-carbon base at a scored section, then wrap the plate with a cloth and hit it with a hammer to break the cast iron side.

With an extremely smooth finish, rounded edges, and a covered stud, these mounts are free of crevices where bacteria can grow. A silicone seal at the base of the thread cover keeps contaminants out. The seal is made with chemical additives, so you can find it with an X-ray machine if it falls into your line. To level equipment on sloped floors, insert these mounts into a hole on the bottom of your equipment, and then weld the seam to seal the connection. Once you've adjusted the stud to your desired height and angle, weld the stud to the base.