There is an expansive array of advanced equipment and machinery that is required to support crucial processes in the Australian mining industry. This equipment needs to be able to withstand harsh environments and be able to perform reliably for a long time. As a result, stainless steel has widely been identified as the ideal material for Australian mines.
Supporting Water Management Systems in Mines
The Australian mining industry has become a significant consumer of water and is under the same pressures as urban areas to improve water usage efficiency and environmental safety. These demands have led to the need to reliably access alternative sources of non-potable water such as rainwater, stormwater and groundwater. To do this, there is the need for the right equipment, systems and technologies to reuse and recycle this important resource.
Water is an efficient means of transporting resources between processes, disposing of waste materials and suppressing dust which, along with activities such as the dewatering of mines and centrifugal separation of materials, can result in acidic, saline or contaminated water that places high demands on the infrastructure required to transport it.
Key Benefits of Stainless Steel for Mining
Stainless steel has a number of key characteristics that make it suitable for applications in Australian mining, the most important of which include:
- Durability – Stainless steel materials used for mining needs to be guaranteed to last for a number of years to ensure it’s a worthwhile investment.
- Temperature resistance – the material may be exposed to extreme temperatures on both ends of the spectrum and the steel needs to be safe for hot/cold exposure
- Corrosion resistance – The less likely the material is to sustain damage or rust while being used, the better suited it is for mines.
- Chemical resistance – Stainless steel fittings, valves and other components used in mines should be able to be used with a variety of chemicals without being compromised.
As each mine in Australia presents unique geographical and environmental challenges, there’s a need for flexibility of choice when it comes to mechanical design and materials, to ensure that hydraulic consultants and engineers engaged in the design of water management systems in mines can specify the right valves and fittings for any application.
Contact the Stainless Steel Experts at Austfluid Link
Austfluid Link is Australia’s leading supplier of stainless steel manufacturing parts including leak proof flow and control valves and high pressure hydraulic hose couplings from push-lok, 100 R6 through to R1AT/R2AT/4 wire spiral/6 wire spiral,R7/R8/PTFE hoses, with the most extensive range of adaptors in BSPP, BSPT, JIC, METRIC, ORFS, UNO thread styles to compliment the hose coupling range.
With over 30 years of combined industry experience, we can reliably meet all your stainless steel requirements. Our standard of products and services is recognised as the best available across various market segments and presents the base on which we will build our future growth. A well stocked warehouse and flexible supply line ensures prompt delivery Australia wide. The state of the art manufacturing facility available for specials on request, completes the overall package to the consumer.
Get in touch with the team at Austfluid Link today to discuss your needs. Give us a call or contact us online.
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