Bradken says it is addressing both the associated risks and duration of the relining process for AG, SAG and ball mills through the development of a new technology platform, MillSafe® Solutions.
Showcased at the recent MINExpo International 2024, in Las Vegas, MillSafe Solutions are expected to improve the efficiency of the mill relining process and make the process safer, Bradken says.
MillSafe Solutions incorporate innovative product development and installation processes to achieve this, leveraging technology to enhance its designs and remove people from hazardous zones during mill relining, the company explains.
Bradken says it continues to work with partners to develop advanced universal worn liner removal and installation solutions to improve reline safety, being a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of mill liners for primary and secondary applications in the global mineral processing industry.
The company offers customers complete wear liner solutions for mills that increase performance, safety, equipment availability and lower maintenance costs, it claims.
The MillSafe Solutions incorporate:
- MillSafe Combined Corner Liners;
- MillSafe Liner Location Stripes;
- MillSafe Backing; and
- MillSafe Bolting
Bradken’s Combined Corner Liner design improves reline safety, and significantly reduces reline times, part inventory and liner weight, according to the company. The MillSafe Liner Location Stripes provide visual guidance to deliver a safer and more efficient liner install.
MillSafe Backing is a replacement for grinding mill rubber sheeting. Designed to remove costly maintenance delays to repair damaged rubber sheeting on grinding mills, it provides a safer relining environment, according to Bradken.
The MillSafe Bolting System, meanwhile, is a safer and more efficient solution for liner installation and removal, as you can install liners by bolting them from outside the grinding mill, therefore removing people from hazardous zones within your grinding mill.