Protecting Conveyor Rollers in Iron Ore Transportation

Preserving the integrity of the substrate with LaserClad®

The Challenge
Conveyor rollers used in the transportation of iron ore are subject to severe abrasion. The worn-out rollers used to be protected with a 6mm spray & fuse coating that would expose the parts to some heat deformation. The customer was looking for a reliable solution to protect 30 rollers while preserving the integrity of the substrate as much as possible.

The Solution
The Castolin Eutectic wear management team decided to use LaserClad, which has a low heat input and thus minimizes distortion of the substrate and reduces post-cladding machining. A 4mm layer of XHD powder was applied to the conveyor rollers, which not only reduced the weight, but also enhanced their performance. The proprietary XHD alloys ensure hard, dense, wear resistant coatings along with uniform carbide distribution.

The Outcome
The conveyor rollers were shipped on time. The dimensional tolerances were successfully respected. LaserClad allowed for more process control and stability compared to the previous solution. In the long run, the lighter weight of the rollers will have a positive impact on the performance of the conveying system.

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