5 practical tips on mining plants: choosing a supplier is one of them

Anyone who follows the mining market knows that one of the trends of recent decades involves the search for complete plants. Operational issues drive this decision.

Choosing a company that supplies all the equipment for mineral processing offers a number of advantages when compared to purchasing the equipment separately. Among them is the fact that the supplier is connected to the project as a whole.

Complete plants also start operating more quickly.

The benefits increase if the supplier has its own manufacturing unit. Being served by a team of engineers with extensive mining knowledge is another key factor. They will conduct initial studies, assessing the plant balance, layout and equipment startup.

The data will also help to determine the best choices regarding the alloys used in the machines and parts. The connection must also involve the operators, who will undergo training to adapt to the characteristics of the installed plant.

See 5 tips for those who are thinking about a complete plan

In this scenario, there are at least 5 situations that the mining company or quarry needs to evaluate. Check out the tips.

1. Have all the documentation ready to operate

Mining is a regulated activity. It is not enough to feel that the market needs a certain product.

In general, in mining, the company needs to already have the licenses competent bodies - such as operations, environmental, among others - to then advance the executive project. Having the mining rights and the demand for products, the company will look for manufacturers of the necessary equipment that meets the production process.

2. Project must be economically viable

Several indicators determine whether the project conceived by the mining or quarrying company is viable. One of them is economic.

Costs put pressure on a large part of industrial activities in Brazil, such as fuel and electricity. Mining also requires careful consideration of specific items, such as explosives and wear parts, when evaluating a plant focused on construction aggregates.

Another factor that the client must consider is the solution presented by the supplier, since the equipment has a long useful life. Due to its durability, a solution in which the initial investment is slightly higher can reduce operating costs, due to fewer work stoppages.

Robust, durable equipment with low maintenance costs contributes to profitability in mining.

3. Complete plant requires experience and customization

The supplier's experience in different projects is important because the processes and characteristics of the crushing plants are analyzed on a case-by-case basis. There may be similarities between them, but customization is always recommended.

To do this, the customer needs to provide the machine manufacturer with application data so that a solution can be developed. Material characteristics, desired capacity and expected products will influence the selection of equipment.

4. Keep an eye on rock abrasion

But how do you choose the best type of equipment for the entire plant?

We must evaluate factors such as the type of material processed and the granulometry of the products, among others.

Now, there is a very important piece of information: the abrasion index. It directly affects the selection of equipment, in most cases.

It also affects the consumption of parts, such as mantles, in crushing; hammers, in the grinding phase; and grids used in screening. In this post , we talk about this consumption.

5. The ideal supplier to make the project a success

Strategically, the approach to the 4 previous items points to Máquinas Furlan as one of the main players for the implementation of a complete mining plant. The company has been in business for 61 years, with an engineering team with extensive experience in developing projects focused on rock processing.

At the same time, the products produced in its manufacturing plant make choosing Furlan more assertive. Its catalog features more than 150 types of equipment.

Therefore, if the objective of the quarry or mining company is to generate aggregates for construction, Furlan can supply everything from a High Frequency Screen to a VSI Impact Crusher or Aerodynamic Separators.

If the project involves agribusiness, the portfolio includes Vibrating Feeders, Jaw Crushers and Hammer Mills, among others.

This catalog allows Furlan to develop at least 7 different types of complete plants, focusing on Crushing, Screening, Grinding, Washing, Compacting, Drying, Calcination and Recycling.

From Furlan's park in Limeira (SP), wear and replacement parts, whether own brand or not, are produced. The customer can also schedule parts purchases, which reduces plant operating costs.

Máquinas Furlan also offers operator training and qualification, with full support in the initial production process. The scheduled maintenance program allows shutdowns to occur only on planned dates. The operation is carried out in accordance with NR 12, which addresses the safety of machines and equipment.

So, let's schedule a meeting and talk about the complete plant at your company's quarry? Click here and talk to us.