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Case 1: Cumulative costs of Losugen solution vs traditional solution
Customer: Xstrata, Ernest Henery Mine
Issue: Concrete SAG Mill Sump under vibrating screen was consistently wearing out. Specialised rubber lining labour was needed to carry out repairs every 3 months during fixed plant maintenance shutdown.
Previous estimated cost of repairs
Estimated cost of repairs
:
$8,000 – $12,000 / shutdown
Time issue has been around
:
6 years
Cost of Losugen solution
:
$35,000.00
Cost to maintain Losugen Solution
:
$6,000.00 / year
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Case 2: Cumulative costs of Losugen solution vs traditional solution
Customer: KCGM, Kalgoorlie. Ball Mill 1 AND 2 Cyclone launders.
Issue: KCGM had a constant shutdown cycle of 8 weeks in which every shut would require a crew to reapply Wearmax and ceramic tiles to wear areas of their cyclone launders.
Previous estimated cost of repairs
Estimated cost of repairs
:
$3,000 - $4000 per shutdown.
Other Issues
:
KCGM encountered problems when the Wearmax and tiles would break away and cover the outlet not allowing slurry to pass. When outlet bl...

Case 3: Cumulative costs of Losugen solution vs traditional solution
Customer: BHP, Olympic Dam Mine
Issue: Svedala Screen under pan and diverter gate is in need of repair every scheduled shutdown. Ceramic is traditionally placed over worn rubber, ceramics then fall off and wear out.
Previous estimated cost of repairs
Estimated cost of repairs
:
$400,000 per year
Other Issues
:
Confined spaces with people working above; getting access is timely and is a big issue.
Time issue has been around
:
5 years
Cost of Losugen solution
:
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