Ma’aden Barrick Copper Mine – Slurryflex CLX for Ball Mill Feedline

In 2019, the reliability foreman at Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company in Saudi Arabia contacted us about a problem with his ball mill feed line.

The pipework in the feed line was only averaging a lifespan of 3 months. To increase the line’s lifespan, they tried many different products and brands without success.

We recommended they try a pre-formed Slurryflex CLX mining hose. The ceramic tile liner gives better wear in severe applications, and the rubber hose provides excellent flexibility and vibration absorption.

The new DN400 mining hose was manufactured in our Brisbane warehouse and then shipped to Saudi Arabia for installation. It has lasted twice as long as the previous hose, with minimal wear. This allows the team to reach the next scheduled shutdown without needing emergency repairs and bandaging.