The new FerroCer 22 Impact Wear Panels from FLSmidth it says represent a revolutionary breakthrough in materials technology, allowing for a cost effective solution that provides better wear life than conventional panels. Coming two years after the main launch of the FerroCer range in early 2017, the unique matrix design of the panel construction again combines the malleability of steel with the superior abrasion resistance of ceramics but this time in an even lighter weight (2.8 kg each compared to the original FerroCer panel weight of 5 kg) but still very strong wear panel. Cited applications include chutes, hoppers, guide and deflector plates, feed boxes, vibrating screen boxes, plus reclaimer and loader buckets.
“Processing thousands of tonnes of rock and minerals every day creates abusive conditions for material handling equipment. The unique composition of FerroCer 22 panels takes advantage of the wear characteristics of multiple materials. These extended wear life panels not only provide long life, reducing shutdowns to replace them, but their decreased weight reduces the load on your machines for longer overall equipment life. Yet, FerroCer 22 panels generally cost less than half the price of competitors’ panels for improved effective service life.”
Weighing only 2.8 kg each, FerroCerr 22 panels meet all safety regulations for size and weight, and can be lifted by one person. Their compact shape makes them safe and easy to install using only standard hand tools. Each panel attaches using just a single bolt and nut. There is no need for heavy lifting equipment, reducing production downtime. The mounting hole for the bolt is covered with an adhesive-coated ceramic plug. As the assembly wears, the design ensures the ceramic inserts do not come loose. “From the moment you install FerroCer, you will dramatically reduce your downtime and operating costs, as you significantly improve your productivity and profitability.”
The “patent-pending FerroCerr 22 impact technology is the ideal wear liner solution, combining extra-long wear life, ease of installation and affordable pricing.” Advantages are summarised as follows:
- Decreased unplanned downtime and improved availability
- Increased production and recovery rates
- Reduced maintenance and operating costs
- Improved safety due to size and weight
- Ideal for applications where space and weight are a consideration
- Meets safety regulation for high temperature (up to 250°C) and underground mining installation
- Reduces the load on weight-senstitive equipment
- Modular design allows for inventory commonality
- Lower CO2 impact from not having to melt and transport as much steel/polymer
- Less waste to dispose of because only worn sections are replaced