Tuesday 9th August 2011 - Published by Lara Page - Account Manager
New Crusher Backing Undermines Quarrying Costs
Two Midlands-based companies have launched a polyurethane crusher backing compound, which will deliver significant cost savings to the quarrying and mining industries worldwide.
The product is used as a shock-absorbing compound for cone crushing machines, used extensively in quarrying and mining operations.
Developed by Tamworth-based Crushers-UK, and Central Tapes and Adhesives (CTA), from Sutton Coldfield, the non-flammable product offers many advantages, including reduced health & safety issues and lower transport costs, compared to epoxy-based products.
The launch follows extensive testing over the last two years in laboratories as well as on site, and both Crushers-UK and CTA are excited about the prospects.
“This polyurethane formulation is similar to existing products in the market place. However, our product requires no preheating in cold conditions and is easily mixable. Additionally, it offers good compressive and flexural strength, with minimal shrinkage,” explained Mark Plimmer, Managing Director of CTA.
“Low viscosity means it is easy to mix and pour, ensures visual confirmation of the mixed product and free flow into the smallest cavities and contours of manganese steel”, he added.
The packaging format will be familiar to service engineers. They come in 10-kilo kits, comprising part A in a lever latch metal pail, and part B in a plastic poly bottle. The crusher backing is available ex-stock, with a minimum order quantity of five kits per order. Also on offer are 250 ml tins of release agent.
“The crusher backing protects against impact and shock vibrations, and extends the life of machinery and equipment, as well as boosting productivity. It is easily applied by personnel operating machinery, with minimal training and offers maximum savings on labour,” continued Mr Plimmer.
Polyurethane Crusher Backing Compound
