“UltraTungsten mixer blades have really helped us improve our efficiency. We were always replacing the rubber blades, and now they just seem to last forever which simplifies the maintenance. The mixer performs better as blade settings are maintained.” Maintenance Foreman
The Challenge:
Premature wear meant rubber mixing blades in a planetary mixer were causing considerable downtime and cost in a high production concrete slab plant. Mixer performance and product quality suffered unless blades were constantly adjusted and replaced.
Our Solution:
UltraTungsten carbide protected mixing blades
The Improvement:
OEM mixing blade, replaced every 12 weeks
UltraTungsten blade, still operational after 140 weeks
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OEM BladeReplaced every 12 weeks
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UltraTungstenStill operational after 140 weeks
Project Details
Key features:
- Extreme abrasion resistance
Benefits:
Cost Saving – spare parts expenditure reduced dramatically
Efficiency – less mixer downtime, more production
Safety – less confined space working
Product Quality – mix consistency maintained
Sustainability – worn blades can be rebuilt at low cost, less waste
Cleaning – less build-up so quick and easy cleaning