Impact Crushers: How to Avoid Unscheduled Downtime

One of the main risks of production downtime in a mining company is the breakdown of equipment in the plant. We can take parts for VSI impact crushers as an example.

There are at least 3 main reasons for an unscheduled stoppage in ore comminution.

One of these reasons is premature wear of parts. The interruption in the process causes great financial losses, in addition to affecting the delivery of the final product to the customer.

In this text, we will talk about these situations and how to prevent them. We will show you how choosing a supplier with expertise in equipment, such as Furlan, is important when requesting a quote or purchasing wear and replacement parts.

What can compromise the Impact Crusher parts?

You already know, but it is good to remember that impact crushers are equipment that have two types of systems: rock-rock and steel-steel. Remember what rock-rock is like.

These machines come in a variety of sizes and capacities, to meet the needs of small quarries and large mining companies. The processing may involve diabase, gneiss, granite, quartz and limestone, among other minerals. The final products can be used in diamond and gold mining, soil recovery, lime production and powders for agricultural purposes, among others.

In mining, parts are in high demand due to the working conditions. Therefore, the company must be vigilant to ensure that replacements occur quickly, both for scheduled maintenance and for any unscheduled shutdowns.

Unplanned incidents pose a major risk to mining companies. According to the Furlan team, there are several reasons for this type of scenario. Three of them are the most common:

1. Failures in spare parts, i.e. premature wear due to defective parts;

2. Changes in the characteristics of the rock, which may increase its abrasiveness and consequently reduce the useful life of the wear parts;

3. and mechanical failure caused by the entry of non-crushable material into the equipment.

This analysis allows us to point out which items of this type of crusher deserve special attention.

What are the most demanded VSI parts?

The Furlan team also identified the parts that wear out the most during the operation of a VSI. The list may vary depending on the crushed material and the plant.

We also know that, normally, the company already stores data that allows a reference to the durability of the parts and makes a purchase schedule so that it does not stop due to a lack of them.

However, the Furlan team's quote serves as a basis for the quarry team to control these items in stock.

The list includes:

. impellers;

. table covering;

.distributor plate;

. impact plates.

There are still other types of VSI parts that require attention from miners, such as the feed tube; tube extension; table edge liners; and the table itself.

Exchange needs to be fast and accurate

When replacing parts, one of the main factors involved is time. This observation, which appeared in surveys conducted by Furlan with customers, led the company to invest in the dimensional quality of the parts supplied.

Furlan parts allow for perfect and fast assembly, without the need for rework in the field.

Improving alloys is another focus of Furlan. There are strict international standards required for the manufacture of components exposed to abrasion. The resistance of these alloys is one of the improvements Furlan is working on, based on the chemical composition and the manufacturing process.

As a result, Furlan parts, when compared to the competition, stand out for their durability, economy, reliability and performance.

This scenario can only be achieved by a company with Furlan's 60-year history. The fact that Furlan is also an equipment specialist generates expertise that benefits the customer when purchasing parts.

The mining company has greater security in the component it is receiving, since Furlan also uses its Castings area to produce components for its own brand equipment.

It is important to highlight that Furlan also offers the market parts for VSI from other brands, both national and international.

The next step is to visit the wear and replacement parts page on our website. There, you can request a quote. Click here

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