Cast wear and replacement parts are essential for the mining industry. Without durability, parts cause constant production downtime, reducing plant efficiency and productivity.

The mining or quarry's financial figures are negatively affected.

The best parts suppliers work to improve production processes. This is the case of Máquinas Furlan, which constantly invests in the durability of materials through improvements in its industrial park.

Furlan also offers specialized service, which starts with choosing the ideal steel alloy, based on the mining company's objectives.

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Start by choosing the ideal type of alloy

Castings are one of the most important items in the mining industry. The operation of the plant is directly linked to them. And we know that, in general, quarries and mining companies seek efficiency, productivity and the least number of maintenance downtimes.

It is an industrial sector in which the constant operation of machines is hindered by aggressive environments, wear and tear on mineral processing materials and the high demand for reliability of these materials. Safety for operators is another important issue.

We know, then, that the issue involves choosing the ideal material for each application. Managers evaluate the alloy's resistance to wear, corrosion and extreme temperatures.

The processing, the type of existing rock and the desired productivity weigh in on the analysis.

The supplier of the wear or replacement part contributes by evaluating the mechanical properties relevant to that specific operation. The best decision will take into account tensile strength, ductility, toughness, abrasion and impact resistance. The alloy type can be maintained or improved.

The mining company is responsible for evaluating the supplier, resulting from a structure that includes laboratories that guarantee reliability, innovative production processes and certifications.

Selecting the right alloy directly influences the service life of the parts. The checklist should include monitoring wear, corrosion and fatigue.

Longer service life means reduced operating costs. Therefore, whenever a quarry goes to market, it must focus on closing contracts with suppliers that develop more efficient, durable and reliable castings.

Quality of materials and production processes: keep an eye on it!

We count in this post how Máquinas Furlan works to provide mining companies with more durable parts, in addition to investing in improving products and services.

Its alloys are present in jaws, cones, coatings and hammers, among others. Furlan austenitic manganese steel alloys and their derivatives are known in the market for their durability.

This durability of Furlan manganese steel parts is the result of constant investments in production processes and studies on the combination of their chemical components. The alloys commonly contain Manganese, Carbon and Chromium in their composition.

In operation, the advanced practices employed by Furlan – such as heat treatments – improve the mechanical properties and extend the useful life of parts, commonly used in extreme conditions.

With these practices, Furlan offers the market parts that are more resistant to wear and tear. These are products that often exceed the performance standards of competitors.

And how can we reduce downtime in quarries?

This doubt is common among directors and managers of mining companies.

In other words, longer parts life means fewer unplanned downtimes. This results in more productive facilities.

Over its 62 years of operations, Furlan has developed a culture of offering solutions to its customers, including itself – the company also produces mining equipment.

And, in the case of the mining industry, the end of production problems lies in specialized service. Furlan Technical Assistance offers technical support that assists in the installation, maintenance and optimization of the use of cast parts.

This way, customers achieve maximum performance from their equipment, efficiency in operations and productivity in the plant.

So, come and talk to us! Basically, four pieces of information are needed so that we can assess the situation in your quarry, the initial step to proposing changes:

. Type of alloy used;

. Type of part;

. Characteristics of the processed rock;

. Crushing Position.

Click here and send a message to the Furlan team. The contact will certainly bring important information for your mining company.