A subsidiary of Growth Group, Growth Steel has built a reputation as a leader in the design and manufacture of mineral processing wear solutions worldwide. The company’s team of Application Engineers tell MINING BUSINESS AFRICA that they are well-equipped to meet the needs of mine operators in Africa, where they have spotted a gap in their niche market.
Currently, grinding mills are overworked as mining companies are boosting production to profit from favourable global mineral commodity prices. Typically, under these conditions, component wear and tear is inevitable. The ensuing downtime to equipment translates into potential revenue loss.
Fortunately, with proper planning, this situation is avoidable.
The team of Application Engineers at Growth Steel advise mining companies that prudent procurement decisions are central to minimising grinding mill downtime. In particular, they stress the importance of engaging seasoned players in mill lining.
Trusted provider
In an end-of-year brief to potential clients, the Team state that, as a subsidiary of the Growth Group, Growth Steel has positioned itself as a trusted provider of optimal mill liner solutions to mining companies globally. “With many years as a leading global mill-lining system supplier, we, at Growth Steel, have relevant insight into the complementary functions of steel and rubber liners. We understand how each works best for specific mill applications and how your business can benefit from both,” they say, highlighting the company’s strengths as the one-stop centre, a diverse range of liners, the flexibility of customisation, over and above unquestionable adherence to high-quality standards.
One-stop centre
Utilising the know-how of Growth Rubber (Growth Group’s other subsidiary), Growth Steel is a one-stop centre for all mill-liner applications. It offers mining companies and related industries the convenience of single-access optimal differentiated rubber compound solutions to suit their specific liner requirements.
Diverse liner range
In a diverse range, the liners are available in full rubber or Poly-Steel as materials of construction to suit different milling applications in SAG Mills, AG Mills, Primary and Secondary Ball Mills, Regrind Mills, Lime Mills and Cement Mills.
- Premium quality rubber
Premium quality rubber is selected for maximum wear resistance. Additionally, the rubber compounds are developed and field-tested for long-lasting performance.
- Poly-Steel
Poly-Steel is used to create the most wear-resistant and high performance components. On the suitability of the material, the Technical Team explain: “Poly-Steel combines the best properties of rubber and steel in one product. Typically, lighter than full steel, Poly-Steel is faster and safer to install while contributing to higher productivity.”
Under its Poly-Steel liner range, Growth Steel can produce high-quality Lifter Bars, Shell & Head Plates, Discharge Grates and Pulp Lifter systems for the client‘s specific grinding mill application.
About the Lifter Bars, to achieve maximum service life, the lifter bars incorporate a low profile, aircraft grade aluminium T-Track. Options available also include Mild Steel and Stainless Steel T-Tracks to meet specific grinding conditions.
Customisation
Aware that operating conditions can differ significantly from mill to mill, Growth Steel tests and develops differentiated rubber compounds to suit specific operation requirements. Depending on end-user requirements, each of its casting designs can include multiple casting profiles, face angles and weight specifically tailored to unique grinding conditions.
What’s more, Growth Steel can manufacture components up to 2060mm long for a variety of milling applications. This approach reduces the number of parts needed to install in a mill. Effectively, this reduces the time and process of installation.
ISO Quality Standards
Growth Steel assures customers that they should rest assured that its liners are top-notch, developed and manufactured following procedures and practices that are in accordance with ISO quality standards.
Partnering with Growth Steel
Lastly, stressing why customers should not hesitate to partner with Growth Steel in milling lining requirements, the team conclude: “We know the importance of ensuring that your Mill Liner System provides optimal grinding performance at the lowest operational cost to ensure mill availability.“
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Benefits of Growth Steel Rubber Liners
Clients can benefit the following from using Growth Steel full rubber liners:
- Reduced weight – 75 per cent lighter than metal
- Increased charge weight
- High abrasion impact and tear-resistant
- Quicker and safer to install
- Lower cost per tonne
- Improved sealing properties
- 50% noise reduction
- Excellent chemical and acid resistance
