Minerals Processing & Mining

The goal of the equipment owner is to minimize operational downtime. In general, it is possible to plan for repair or replacement on a scheduled basis. But for critical equipment, the planned opportunities may be few and far between.

To ensure continued operation of critical equipment, FFS techniques for corrosion, cracking and mechanical damage are invaluable for assessing damage to fixed equipment in order to enable extended run length or to define an appropriate inspection and repair plan.

In addition, the techniques employed for the assessment of mechanical damage or fatigue are equally as applicable to earthmoving and materials handling equipment.

For new developments and improvement to existing fixed equipment, our Advanced Analysis techniques and R&D services allow our clients to push the design and operation envelopes.

In order to ensure that equipment failures are not repeated, our Failure Analysis service offers a comprehensive independent assessment of the root cause.