Mining companies that achieve the best results manage equipment parts efficiently. The goal is to avoid prolonged downtime, which affects productivity. Replacements need to be planned and, when necessary, carried out quickly.

Máquinas Furlan offers its customers a wear parts supply program that ensures agility in resuming operations. The durability of the material has been extended by constant improvements in the production of manganese alloys.

Stay with us and find out how your exchange history can help you make a decision.

Mining industry prioritizes durability of wear parts

Wear parts management is an important step for the mining industry. A crushing plant cannot stop because of a lack of an item in stock, such as a set of mantle and liner for a cone crusher; or spare fixed and movable jaws for a jaw crusher.

However, in general, the customer seeks greater durability of the part. In this way, he reduces the number of replacements, increasing the availability of the equipment.

Some mining companies also realized that the cheapest option is not always the best option. The lower initial cost may have been the result of using inadequate materials and manufacturing processes, as well as poor quality control, resulting in a shorter alloy lifespan and more replacements in the medium term.

In this scenario, the mining company and the customer must consider the attributes of the parts supplier. Máquinas Furlan, for example, offers different manganese alloys, which makes it easier to choose more durable solutions. It also has a team of metallurgical excellence, which works with rigorous processes and high levels of quality control, all audited and certified by ISO 9001.

The decision is made by evaluating the exchange history. Based on this history, it is possible to know the best time for the exchange, considering production and hours worked.

Using the data, the parts programming is assembled. This data can be in a spreadsheet. There are also customers who have a digital supervisory system, such as HMI (Human-Machine Interaction).

Technology speeds up the analysis of equipment behavior. For example, it measures productivity with new and worn linings. Furlan's CC line of cone crushers have HMI, which helps in the decision about linings.

Speaking of which, check out the post we made about mining plant linings here .

Scheduling of parts for exchange at the operation site

The parts programming offered by Furlan brings several benefits. With it, the customer can always have a set of blankets and linings, or a pair of jaws, in their installation. A machine down is synonymous with losses, causing a rush at the mining company.

Even when the customer finds the part for immediate delivery, this part is in the supplier's inventory, and not at the installation. The great advantage of scheduling is having the part available and closer to the main destination, which is the equipment.

Another relevant point: the plant is made up of interconnected equipment. In many cases, a broken machine paralyzes the operation of other equipment in the installation, increasing the losses.

To avoid this scenario, the customer must always follow the instructions in the equipment manual, in practices such as lubrication, filter replacement and cleaning the equipment.

A trained maintenance team also prevents breakdowns or stops a small problem from escalating. Together with the operators, this team checks crucial points in a work environment characterized by abrasion, vibration, friction, heat and dust.

Identifying wear at an early stage also contributes to more efficient and cost-effective maintenance. Cracks, deformations, unusual noises and material that has decreased in size are signs of possible damage.

Furlan machines, synonymous with reliability also in parts

Máquinas Furlan has always worked to go beyond commercial operations. As a supplier, the company has gained customer trust by offering guidance on choosing the most suitable material for the application.

Durability is another area that Furlan works on, through constant improvements to its foundry processes. The set of solutions includes extending the useful life of parts, reducing the intervals between replacements. Its mold collection includes 11,000 models of parts from different national and international brands.

So, how is the longevity of the parts in your company?

Talk to the Furlan team on WhatsApp . It will certainly propose a schedule that helps increase productivity, reduce costs and keep inventory stocked, avoiding unexpected interruptions in operations.