Engineered UHMWPE and ceramic composite wear plates and wear liners that withstand aggressive chemical environments and abrasive slurry flows. Our abrasion resistant and wear resistant lining systems extend flotation cell and tank life by 5-10x.
Five critical wear resistant and abrasion resistant challenges that impact flotation efficiency and equipment longevity in mineral processing operations
Aggressive chemicals including xanthates, frothers, collectors rapidly corrode standard wear plate and wear liner steel surfaces. Our abrasion resistant solutions provide superior wear resistant protection.
High-velocity mineral slurries create multi-mode wear plate and wear liner erosion patterns including sliding, impact, and cavitation with abrasion resistant surface degradation
Foam stability chemicals and collectors penetrate and damage standard wear plate and wear liner rubber or steel surfaces with wear resistant coating degradation
Mineral precipitation and scale formation on wear plate surfaces reduce process efficiency and require frequent cleaning with abrasion resistant coating degradation
Eight specialized wear plate and wear liner solutions with superior abrasion resistant and wear resistant protection tailored to specific mineral processing equipment
| Processing Equipment | Core Challenge | Primary Material | Service Life | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougher Flotation Cells | High-volume coarse slurries, aggressive reagents, turbulence | 7M UHMWPE 20-30mm | 6-8x vs Steel | Superior chemical resistance, prevents buildup, modular design |
| Cleaner Flotation Cells | Fine particle slurries, precise chemical control, contamination | 7M UHMWPE / 92% Ceramic | 8-10x vs Steel | Non-reactive surface, maintains purity, smooth finish |
| Conditioning Tanks | Concentrated chemical exposure, agitator wear zones | 7M UHMWPE 15-25mm | 5-7x vs Steel | Exceptional chemical resistance, FDA grades available |
| Slurry Storage Tanks | Continuous chemical exposure, settling abrasion | Mixed UHMWPE + Ceramic | 6-9x vs Steel | Graduated plate system, optimized for each zone |
| Reagent Mixing Tanks | Extreme pH levels, concentrated acids/bases | 7M UHMWPE 20-30mm | 8-10x vs Steel | pH 1-14 resistance, non-porous surface |
| Tailings Thickeners | Rake abrasion, residual reagents, continuous wear | 92% Ceramic + 7M UHMWPE | 7-10x vs Steel | Ceramic floor for rake abrasion, UHMWPE walls |
| Agitated Leach Tanks | Cyanide/acid solutions, high temperature, agitation | 7M UHMWPE HT 25-35mm | 5-8x vs Steel | High-temp additives, cyanide resistant |
| Process Water Tanks | Residual chemicals, suspended solids, biological growth | 3M UHMWPE 10-15mm | 4-6x vs Steel | Cost-effective, inhibits biological growth |
Compare wear plate and wear liner materials to optimize abrasion resistant and wear resistant performance for your specific chemical conditions
| Property | 7M UHMWPE | 3M UHMWPE | Ceramic-Rubber | SS 316 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Resistance | ★★★★★ pH 1-14 |
★★★★★ pH 1-14 |
★★★☆ pH 5-9 |
★★★★★ Limited |
| Abrasion Resistance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆ |
| Moisture Absorption | <0.01% | <0.01% | Low | None |
| Service Life vs Steel | 8-10x | 4-6x | 5-8x | Baseline |
Proven wear plate and wear liner results across major mining regions worldwide. Our abrasion resistant and wear resistant solutions deliver measurable improvements.
Chile Copper Mine25mm 7M UHMWPE wear plate and wear liner installed in rougher/scavenger cells. Zero chemical corrosion issues with abrasion resistant protection.
Australia Gold Mine30mm 7M UHMWPE wear plate and wear liner with cyanide-resistant formulation for CIL tanks with abrasion resistant protection.
Brazil Iron OreHybrid wear plate and wear liner: UHMWPE walls + ceramic-rubber floors for reverse flotation with abrasion resistant protection.
Stop chemical corrosion and abrasive wear in your mineral processing equipment with our abrasion resistant and wear resistant solutions. Extend equipment life by 5-10x.
