{"id":1761,"date":"2019-03-22T14:19:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T14:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/?post_type=news&p=1761"},"modified":"2026-01-06T04:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T04:44:56","slug":"withstanding-extreme-wear-in-bulk-material-handling-equipment","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/news\/withstanding-extreme-wear-in-bulk-material-handling-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Withstanding Extreme Wear in Bulk Material Handling Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Urethane provides greater wear resistance than steel or rubber, with better cleanability, and can be customized to meet individual specifications<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bulk material handling equipment for rock, stone, aggregate, gravel, and sand can experience extreme wear, whether for mines, quarries, or plants for concrete batching or highway and construction material processing.<\/p>

The handling equipment \u2013 such as batchers, bins, chutes, drums, hoppers, turn-heads, dump cones, belt cleaners and skirting \u2013 can experience severe wear in contact with a variety of coarse materials, particularly at \u201chot spots\u201d where excessive abrasion occurs.<\/p>

In such cases, the bare structure of the equipment may not be adequately wear resistant and even traditional steel or rubber protective liners may insufficiently control the abrasion. This can pose a risk of costly spillage through holes and gaps, along with production downtime for repair and clean up.<\/p>

For such applications, sheets made from urethane (short for polyurethane) provide far better wear resistance than more traditional options such as rubber or steel (both AR400 and AR450 plate). Urethanes are cost-effective, dependable elastomers that combine some of the performance advantages of high-tech metals, ceramics, and plastics, along with the resiliency of rubber.<\/p>

Because urethanes also offer significantly less friction than rubber, this not only helps to reduce wear in contact with rough materials like aggregate and sand, but also improves equipment cleanability between wet batches, which enhances productivity.<\/p>

Now this \u201ctougher than steel\u201d liner can be made even more durable with embedded ceramic tiles. It can also be cut from full sheets of various sizes to fit the contours and shapes of high contact areas, so it can easily be welded or bolted to provide extreme wear protection wherever it is required.<\/p>

While such liners can be cut to fit and installed onsite, custom liners made to fit more complex configurations can increase reliability, simplify installation, and further reduce production downtime.<\/p>

Extreme Wear Resistance<\/b><\/p>

The outstanding abrasion resistance of urethane elastomers has led to many important bulk material handling applications.<\/p>

\u201cIn plants that handle bulk materials, like concrete ready mix facilities, where severe wear is a problem, special urethane formulations like Kryptane can last several times longer than steel or rubber, which reduces production downtime, replacement cost, and labor for change out,\u201d says Jesse Roberge, a concrete industry product specialist at Argonics, one of the U.S.\u2019s largest producers of wear resistant urethane products.<\/p>

Kryptane, an extremely wear-resistant material designed by the company for applications where abrasion, sliding, or impact occurs regularly, is often used in a wide range of batch plant applications including as drum, chute, bin, hopper, and conveyor liners.<\/p>

According to Roberge, different applications require different thicknesses of urethane.<\/p>

\u201cFor wet batch central mix drums, we recommend a 1\u201d thick liner, which can last 5 to 10 years,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cIn fact, some wear liner manufacturers offer a warranty of several years or based on the yardage put through a drum.\u201d<\/p>

Some other common thicknesses of urethane for wear liners include: \u00bd\u201d for an aggregate batcher or aggregate bin\/hopper; and \u00be\u201d for a dump cone\/directional hopper.<\/p>

To most effectively control extreme wear, such as for feed chutes, discharge chutes, and turn-heads, Roberge recommends the use of liners that actually embed ceramics into the urethane.<\/p>

\u201cUrethane with embedded ceramics can be optimized to resist not only sliding abrasion, but also impact, or various combinations of the two,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cThis approach can last up to 10 times longer than steel or rubber alone, and up to 4 times longer than urethane alone.\u201d<\/p>

To resist liner degradation in hot, humid climates and further extend liner life, he also advises the use of an ether urethane formulation, instead of a typical ester formulation.<\/p>

Roberge points to another benefit of the urethane. Compared to steel liners, the urethane significantly reduces the noise level at the concrete plant.<\/p>

\u201cWhen all this rock and aggregate falls onto metal, it can be quite loud, particularly if it is in an enclosed building,\u201d he says. \u201cBecause the urethane has natural resilience, it deadens the sound quite a bit and makes conversation easier.\u201d<\/p>

In simple batch plant applications, cutting and self-installation of the wear liners can be done. Standard sheet sizes are 4\u2019x8\u2019, 4\u2019x10\u2019, 5\u2019x8\u2019 and 5\u2019x10\u2019, in thicknesses from 3\/16\u201d to 1\u201d; rolls are also available \u2013 4\u2019x25\u2019 up to 5\u2019x100\u2019. The material can be installed\/fastened using a weld-in or bolt in technique.<\/p>

Modular panels, in urethane and urethane with embedded tiles, are also available in 12\u2019x12\u2019 and 12\u2019x18\u2019 sizes in a variety of thicknesses. These can be quickly welded or bolted in to manage certain common \u201chot spot\u201d repairs, such as in screen feeders and discharge lips.<\/p>

Custom liners, however, are commonly used by the\u00a0customers\u00a0of bulk material handling plant equipment, and anywhere that standard sheets do not fit, where size and weight are a concern, or where a long-term wear solution is needed.<\/p>

\u201cWhen custom liners are cut to an exact size or pre-molded to fit right into the equipment, it eliminates wasted material and the need to cut and trim onsite,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cBecause such pieces are manufactured to fit precisely together, they install quickly with minimal production downtime. They are also easy to replace a piece at a time as needed.\u201d<\/p>

The process for customizing liners is quite simple for plant managers and the OEMs that manufacture such equipment.<\/p>

According to Roberge, the\u00a0customer\u00a0typically provides a sketch, drawing, or photo of the bulk handling equipment to be lined, along with dimensions and notes. The wear liner producer then finishes the drawings and provides a quote. If the\u00a0customer\u00a0approves, the liner is completed, shipped, and is ready for installation when received.<\/p>

Whether used as standard or custom liners, urethane\u2019s extreme wear resistance can offer plant operators, design engineers and equipment manufacturers\u00a0extended equipment life\u00a0and trouble-free handling of bulk aggregate and sand materials. This improves safety, production, and the bottom line.<\/p>

For more information contact Argonics, Inc., 520 9th St., Gwinn, MI 49841; visit www.argonics.com; call 800-991-2746; email information@argonics.com.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Withstanding Extreme Wear in Bulk Material Handling Equipment Withstanding Extreme Wear in Bulk Material Handling Equipment Urethane provides greater wear resistance than steel or rubber, with better cleanability, and can be customized to meet individual specifications Bulk material handling equipment for rock, stone, aggregate, gravel, and sand can experience extreme wear, whether for mines, quarries, or plants for concrete batching or highway and construction material processing. The handling equipment \u2013 such as batchers, bins, chutes, drums, hoppers, turn-heads, dump cones, belt cleaners and skirting \u2013 can experience severe wear in contact with a variety of coarse materials, particularly at \u201chot spots\u201d where excessive abrasion occurs. In such cases, the bare structure of the equipment may not be adequately wear resistant and even traditional steel or rubber protective liners may insufficiently control the abrasion. This can pose a risk of costly spillage through holes and gaps, along with production downtime for repair and clean up. For such applications, sheets made from urethane (short for polyurethane) provide far better wear resistance than more traditional options such as rubber or steel (both AR400 and AR450 plate). Urethanes are cost-effective, dependable elastomers that combine some of the performance advantages of high-tech metals, ceramics, and plastics, along with the resiliency of rubber. Because urethanes also offer significantly less friction than rubber, this not only helps to reduce wear in contact with rough materials like aggregate and sand, but also improves equipment cleanability between wet batches, which enhances productivity. Now this \u201ctougher than steel\u201d liner can be made even more durable with embedded ceramic tiles. It can also be cut from full sheets of various sizes to fit the contours and shapes of high contact areas, so it can easily be welded or bolted to provide extreme wear protection wherever it is required. While such liners can be cut to fit and installed onsite, custom liners made to fit more complex configurations can increase reliability, simplify installation, and further reduce production downtime. Extreme Wear Resistance The outstanding abrasion resistance of urethane elastomers has led to many important bulk material handling applications. \u201cIn plants that handle bulk materials, like concrete ready mix facilities, where severe wear is a problem, special urethane formulations like Kryptane can last several times longer than steel or rubber, which reduces production downtime, replacement cost, and labor for change out,\u201d says Jesse Roberge, a concrete industry product specialist at Argonics, one of the U.S.\u2019s largest producers of wear resistant urethane products. Kryptane, an extremely wear-resistant material designed by the company for applications where abrasion, sliding, or impact occurs regularly, is often used in a wide range of batch plant applications including as drum, chute, bin, hopper, and conveyor liners. According to Roberge, different applications require different thicknesses of urethane. \u201cFor wet batch central mix drums, we recommend a 1\u201d thick liner, which can last 5 to 10 years,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cIn fact, some wear liner manufacturers offer a warranty of several years or based on the yardage put through a drum.\u201d Some other common thicknesses of urethane for wear liners include: \u00bd\u201d for an aggregate batcher or aggregate bin\/hopper; and \u00be\u201d for a dump cone\/directional hopper. To most effectively control extreme wear, such as for feed chutes, discharge chutes, and turn-heads, Roberge recommends the use of liners that actually embed ceramics into the urethane. \u201cUrethane with embedded ceramics can be optimized to resist not only sliding abrasion, but also impact, or various combinations of the two,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cThis approach can last up to 10 times longer than steel or rubber alone, and up to 4 times longer than urethane alone.\u201d To resist liner degradation in hot, humid climates and further extend liner life, he also advises the use of an ether urethane formulation, instead of a typical ester formulation. Roberge points to another benefit of the urethane. Compared to steel liners, the urethane significantly reduces the noise level at the concrete plant. \u201cWhen all this rock and aggregate falls onto metal, it can be quite loud, particularly if it is in an enclosed building,\u201d he says. \u201cBecause the urethane has natural resilience, it deadens the sound quite a bit and makes conversation easier.\u201d In simple batch plant applications, cutting and self-installation of the wear liners can be done. Standard sheet sizes are 4\u2019x8\u2019, 4\u2019x10\u2019, 5\u2019x8\u2019 and 5\u2019x10\u2019, in thicknesses from 3\/16\u201d to 1\u201d; rolls are also available \u2013 4\u2019x25\u2019 up to 5\u2019x100\u2019. The material can be installed\/fastened using a weld-in or bolt in technique. Modular panels, in urethane and urethane with embedded tiles, are also available in 12\u2019x12\u2019 and 12\u2019x18\u2019 sizes in a variety of thicknesses. These can be quickly welded or bolted in to manage certain common \u201chot spot\u201d repairs, such as in screen feeders and discharge lips. Custom liners, however, are commonly used by the\u00a0customers\u00a0of bulk material handling plant equipment, and anywhere that standard sheets do not fit, where size and weight are a concern, or where a long-term wear solution is needed. \u201cWhen custom liners are cut to an exact size or pre-molded to fit right into the equipment, it eliminates wasted material and the need to cut and trim onsite,\u201d says Roberge. \u201cBecause such pieces are manufactured to fit precisely together, they install quickly with minimal production downtime. They are also easy to replace a piece at a time as needed.\u201d The process for customizing liners is quite simple for plant managers and the OEMs that manufacture such equipment. According to Roberge, the\u00a0customer\u00a0typically provides a sketch, drawing, or photo of the bulk handling equipment to be lined, along with dimensions and notes. The wear liner producer then finishes the drawings and provides a quote. If the\u00a0customer\u00a0approves, the liner is completed, shipped, and is ready for installation when received. Whether used as standard or custom liners, urethane\u2019s extreme wear resistance can offer plant operators, design engineers and equipment manufacturers\u00a0extended equipment life\u00a0and trouble-free handling of bulk aggregate and sand materials. This improves safety, production, and the bottom line. For more information contact Argonics, Inc., 520 9th St., Gwinn, MI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1761","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1765,"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1761\/revisions\/1765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web4.4imidev.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}