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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 ...

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...

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 : ...