Longer Lasting Redesigned Concrete Hopper

United States December 2017

Description

Customer supplied an OEM Replacement part print in German of a product that was no longer available for their machinery. Fabrication of a new hopper was offered using Hardox for longer wear-life, also redesigned to allow for a quick and easy direct bolt together application for less down time. Supplied print required far more fabrication that was eliminated during redesign that allowed for large savings to the customer.

Case Details

Key Success Factors

Easier installation (weight, welding, etc.)

Improved design

Improved service life

Lighter weight

Lower initial cost

Lower lifetime costs

New service life: 2 year

New Solution

Hardox® 450, : .375

Old Solution

Carbon steel

Hardox Wearparts Center

Hardox Wearparts center Bozrah / Mid City Steel – Bozrah, CT

Industry and Wearpart

Cement