Mining and Wear Solutions

KenCast wear plates revolutionized a Brazilian gold mine’s crushing operations by dramatically extending equipment life and reducing downtime.

• Problem: Frequent wear and need for replacement of wall plates in crushing chutes
• Solution: KenCast custom wear plates for superior abrasion resistance
• Result: 10x increase in maintenance interval lasting over 90 days
• Impact: Over 30% increase in ore production due to reduced downtime

Kennametal’s SM42 25TP conicals helped a South American surface miner dramatically improve production rates in caliche excavation

• Problem: Low production rates and frequent tool changes due to abrasive and thermal wear
• Solution: SM42 25TP conicals with a tapered-plug insert for balanced tool life and penetration
• Result: 93% increase in tons per pick, from 14 to 26 tons
• Impact: Fewer tool changes, more efficient mining and increased advance rate