Complete Conveyance System Protection in South African Platinum Mine
2026-01-27 17:13:41
Challenge
A platinum group metals (PGM) operation in Limpopo faced extreme wear in its crushing and conveying system. Processing materials with Mohs hardness 7-8 and impact energy up to 12kJ, traditional liners wore at rates exceeding 15mm per month, causing frequent production interruptions.
System-Wide Upgrade
Crusher Section:
- Jaw Crusher: Step-design cheek plates achieving 4,800 service hours
- Cone Crusher: Multi-layer composite liners reducing change-out time by 40%
Transfer Points:
- Hoppers: 30mm Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) liners
- Chutes: 95% Al₂O₃ ceramic-embedded steel plates
- Installation: Modular plug-in design requiring no welding
Economic Benefits
- System availability increased from 76% to 92%
- Spare parts inventory reduced by 35%
- Annual maintenance savings: $185,000
- Return on investment period: 9.3 months
