Milling &Mining

Polymers are rapidly applied in mining to replace metals for extreme wear resistance, corrosion immunity, and weight reduction. Demand surges for abrasion-proof, low-maintenance solutions as mines push for cost efficiency and downtime reduction.

Characteristics of Milling &Mining Applications:

✤ Brutal Wear: Constant abrasion from rocks/ores (e.g., iron ore, coal).

✤ Chemical Exposure: Acids, alkalis, slurry abrasives.

✤ Heavy Impact: Dropped loads, rock collisions.

✤ Remote Locations: Zero-maintenance requirements.

Materials must meet specific properties as below:

Critical Property Requirements:

✤ Abrasion Resistance: #1 priority (ASTM D4060 test).

✤ Impact Strength: Survive rock strikes.

✤ Chemical Resistance: Withstand slurry pH extremes.

✤ Light Weight: Easier installation/transport.

✤ Low Friction: Reduce energy consumption.

Recommended Materials for Milling &Mining Applications:

✤ Liners: UHMWPE sheets for ore chutes

✤ Conveying: PTFE-coated conveyor skid bars

✤ Piping: HDPE slurry transport tubes

✤ Screening: Rubber-coated screen panels

✤ Machinery: Nylon split sprockets, POM wear pads

✤ Safety: UHMWPE non-sparking tools

✤ UHMWPE：Hopper liners, drag chain flights

✤ HDPE: Slurry pipes, geomembranes

✤ PTFE： Slide plates, conveyor skid pads

✤ Nylon (PA): Gear wheels, cable sheaves

✤ POM (Acetal)：Conveyor rollers, valve seats

✤ Rubber (SBR/NR)：Screen panels, vibration mounts

✤ Epoxy Glass Sheets: Electrical insulators, ladder cages

Our material specialist would help identify the right solutions for your application. Please kindly let us know your detailed requirements. We will get back to you soonest possible.