Discover the 3 main trends in mining parts

Mining wear parts require constant monitoring. Hammers, liners and jaws are examples of items that work in harsh conditions.

In stock, the absence of this material for immediate exchanges represents another risk for the company, as without them the equipment cannot operate.

Choosing a supplier with experience in any segment and who invests in the durability of parts is a growing trend. In this content, we will also show how project customization helps mining and quarrying companies when it comes to maintenance.

Stay with us and find out how Máquinas Furlan can help your company.

The importance of parts in the mining industry

Wear parts in mining require a lot of attention. Possible breakages or premature wear affect the productivity and profitability of companies. Furthermore, breakages can pose a danger to operators in terms of “safety”.

The projects also seek to assess current conditions, such as abrasiveness and humidity – among other scenarios found in mining or in the generation of aggregates for construction.

Along with natural wear and tear on parts, these scenarios mainly affect items such as hammers, liners, mantles and jaws.

There is an expectation that, in operation, these machines will achieve high productivity and generate quality final products.

In management, parts inventory requires balance. If parts are missing, maintenance and repairs are delayed, which jeopardizes the work schedule. On the other hand, excess inventory threatens the company's financial health.

So, most of the time, it is convenient to do good planning in the management of the parts, which also brings the best cost-benefit for the quarry.

See 3 trends when buying wear and replacement parts

In the mining parts area, there are at least 3 trends that managers need to be aware of:

1. The supplier's experience;

2. The durability of the part;

3. The advancement of customized projects in the market.

These items are part of the series of differentials that Máquinas Furlan offers to the market. The company will complete 62 years of activity.

Furlan focuses part of its efforts on improving the parts it supplies to the market, which are also present in its own line of over 150 equipment models. At the same time, there is every possibility of improvements to the customer's equipment when replacing parts.

This focus allows for gains in productivity, in addition to generating processed material in accordance with what was agreed between the mining company and its customers.

The possibility of finding measures to speed up maintenance has also gained momentum. In plants, while shutdowns affect business, the same occurs with unscheduled shutdowns.

Furlan offers greater durability of parts

These differences have led Máquinas Furlan to become one of the leaders in the supply of mining equipment, accessories and steel castings. Furlan stands out in the market by offering a vast and diversified international portfolio of wear and refurbishment parts, covering renowned national and international brands.

Discover the benefits on the Castings Page on our website – here . 

In addition to the incomplete experience, constant improvements seek to increase the durability of Furlan parts. The industrial park in Limeira (SP) makes this expansion possible. The investments made in the production line allow the company to bring together, in a single space, operations that generate a complete solution for the customer.

These are operations such as steel manufacturing, heat treatment, machining and boilermaking. The improvements in the parts resulted from the analysis carried out by the New Products, Services and Applications Department (DNPSA), which brings together specialists from various areas of the company. Thus, the clients' projects are evaluated in a “360-degree” format.

This practice also allows for the customization of projects, making decisions more assertive, such as choosing the type of steel for the part. The market usually opts for reproducing the type of alloy already used. This may happen, but Furlan does not rule out adopting innovations.

One of the benefits of stronger alloys is that they reduce the number of plant shutdowns.

Furlan also works with its customers on the “Annual Schedule of Wear Parts”. The consumption history of this material allows the customer to plan, which includes making purchases in advance. Predictability and savings are the main benefits of this schedule.

So, click here and talk to us to learn about the benefits of having Furlan as a parts supplier for your mining plant.