Mining equipment faces some of the toughest conditions on earth – abrasive ore, heavy impact forces, and corrosive environments. These factors lead to rapid wear and frequent breakdowns, causing costly unplanned downtime and operational headaches. Skilled labor shortage adds further challenges as the welding operation is in general quite time-consuming, labor intensive operation and skilled labor is essential for smooth operations.
Harsh operating environments demand components with superior wear protection. Otherwise, companies will struggle with unexpected downtime and soaring repair costs.