Company Announcement - Experience and knowledge accumulated on a large number of diverse applications has positioned Multotec Wear Linings as a reputable provider in the wear solutions sector. The ability to provide products that are both fit-for-purpose and which result in increased throughput and decreased downtime is a primary differentiator for this local manufacturer.

Leveraging its extensive knowledge base and drawing on the individual skills and expertise of its technical team, the company has developed a range of products that decrease the operational costs for its customers. The Multotec Quick Fit Panel is one of Multotec Wear Linings’ flagship products and comprises ceramic tiles embedded in polyurethane. Aimed at simplifying wear lining installation, the panels are attached by means of threaded studs that are simply stud welded to the chute. This method of attachment allows for rapid change out when future liner replacement is required, a critical element when productivity is at stake. “There is little surface preparation necessary as the panel requires no epoxy and therefore no curing time. This means the panels are equally quick and easy to remove, which also assists in reducing downtime,” says Mike Dexter, managing director of Multotec Wear Linings.

“We have standardised on three panel sizes – 300 mm x 150 mm, 300 mm x 300 mm and 600 mm x 300 mm. This standardisation of components translates into reduced stockholding and faster turnaround times,” says Dexter.

Although the first installation of the panel requires the same time normally allocated to other panels, once a replacement is needed the installation time is dramatically shortened because of the innovative quick fit process.

“This new approach to ceramic wear lining installation not only significantly shortens the maintenance time required, thereby increasing productivity and releasing maintenance staff for other tasks, but it still offers the well-known properties of high alumina ceramics,” Dexter explains.

Multotec Quick Fit Panels can be installed in existing chutes and in new chutes. A major benefit of these panels is that they can be supplied with the company’s Green Dot Tiles which include an integrated wear indicator. This allows for precise determination of the current wear level of the tiles which expedites timeous replacement and the associated reduction in both downtime and safety risk levels.