High-Quality Materials in Modular Systems for Mineral Processing

The material selection for modular systems is important to ensure the system is durable enough to meet the tough conditions of around the clock mining. Poor quality materials and manufacture result in unplanned delays and breakdowns.

Testing and experience allow manufacturers to choose the best materials for each component. Two popular materials used in our modular systems are sheet metal for the skirt plates and virgin rubber for the conveyor belts. Here we look at the advantages of both materials.

Sheet Metal

Sheet metal is used in many industries including construction, catering, shipping, manufacture, medical, aviation, transport and mining.

Sheet metals include stainless steel, steel, mild steel and aluminum. Some of its advantages include:

Low weight to thickness ratio – it’s easy and cost-effective to transport and work with

Strength & Durability – most of the products used in the mining industry need to be strong and sheet metal can handle the constant wear of material being dropped on it and the harsh environment

Malleable – sheet metal can be cut, bent and stretched into any shape needed

Low cost – sheet metal is a cheaper option than other materials that offer similar benefits

Repairs – if a piece of sheet is damaged and needs replacing, it is an easy and cost-effective fix

Virgin Rubber

There are significant differences between recycled and virgin rubber. It is important that modular systems use the highest quality products and for this reason, virgin rubber is our choice of product. The advantages of using virgin rubber include:

Long working life – the best performing rubber is virgin rubber and the cost of unscheduled maintenance means the extra cost of virgin rubber is more than covered.

Abrasion and wear resistance – With minerals being constantly dumped on conveyor belts, the belt rubber can be damaged and wear out quickly so the highest quality virgin rubber is used

High temperatures – modular systems are used in many hot, dry environments so the rubber needs to be able to withstand very high summertime temperatures.

Shock absorption – new rubber is able to better absorb the shock and rebound better than recycled rubber.

Equipment for Mineral Processing

If you're looking for more information on modular systems, it is advisable to speak to experts who can give you more information on modular systems for mineral processing, which is best suited to your needs.