The quality of mining parts is in the spotlight this week. National Steel Day is celebrated on April 9, drawing attention to durability as a priority factor for the competitiveness of mining and quarrying companies.

Wear and replacement parts can represent up to 15% of the costs of mining and aggregate production operations.

Therefore, they need to be durable. They also allow the delivery of final products within specifications, a situation that increases customer satisfaction.

In this post, the Máquinas Furlan team listed the advantages of choosing a supplier that invests in durability. The cost-benefit is guaranteed. Check it out.

Quality in parts: construction aggregates are an example

The creation of a specific date, such as National Steel Day, took into account the strategic value of the product for nations more than its practical applications in industrial plants. It was the year 1941, and countries like Brazil saw steel as the gateway to the development of the industrial economy.

Currently, the importance of the date is directly linked to the efficiency of equipment and parts, that is, the results of an industry in its activities.

The Máquinas Furlan team, which experiences this scenario daily in mining and quarrying companies, highlights that quality parts and coatings bring advantages such as:

. fewer maintenance stops, as wear and tear is also lower;

. reduction in the frequency of equipment adjustment;

. longer equipment life;

. and generation of better quality final products.

These advantages generate a good cost-benefit ratio. In other words, we are talking about more competitive companies, offering, for example, product prices that are more appropriate to the market.

An example of this is in the area of ​​construction aggregates. The use of gravel reduces the final cost of the project by partially replacing inputs with high added value, such as concrete and asphalt. If the gravel is within the desired cubic capacity, the quarry is more competitive.

That is why companies that conquer the market invest in the durability of parts present in crushing, grinding and classification equipment.

The best application: Furlan team helps you choose

In mining, parts feature steels with Manganese in their composition, due to their high resistance to wear. Alloy steels also contain Chromium, Nickel, Molybdenum, among others.

Every composition seeks to improve steel. Manganese has been the preferred element for over a century, but its variations are constantly re-evaluated. The Furlan team is a witness to this situation, having worked on projects for 63 years.

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In general, Furlan's service begins with the quarry presenting the application data. The volume of fine materials in the feed and the desired production guide the decision, as does the granulometric curve of the material that arrives at the feed.

Máquinas Furlan places the durability of the alloy as one of its top priorities. The company has invested in manufacturing stages, such as casting – which it owns –, heat treatment, machining and quality control. This care ensures reliability regarding the properties of the steel delivered to the customer.

On the other hand, it is known that the wrong choice of steel increases maintenance costs, wastes labor and increases the electricity bill. This report is important because, to begin with, the parts already represent 50% of the costs of a mining plant.

Irregular wear of parts also affects the quality of aggregates. Applications in construction, for example, are compromised, causing negative reactions from mining company customers.

The Furlan team treats the choice of league type as personalized assistance. Its experts evaluate the existing scenario and then indicate the best leagues and profiles.

This methodology connects the client's objectives to maximum performance. The task involves internal sectors of Furlan, such as the Metallurgical Excellence team and the New Products, Services and Applications Development (DNPSA) area.

These groups evaluate internal practices in the preparation of coatings, hammers, blankets and jaws, among others, supplied to the customer. The actions undergo external validations – Furlan holds ISO 9001 certification.

That's why it's time for your mining or quarry to talk to the Furlan team. Click here and let's talk about parts for your equipment. Furlan's service will certainly bring your company closer to the high competitiveness everyone dreams of.