
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 | : | $60,000 Diverter Gate |
: | $35,000 under flow chute | |
Cost to maintain Losugen Solution | : | $95,000 every 3- 4 years |