Mining & Quarry - Quarry - Loader Bucket - Mobile equipment - Sweden - +91% lifetime

Objective

Evaluate the performance of Creusabro^® 8000 compared to 500 HB boron steel on a loader bucket cutting edge, with the aim of extending service life and reducing maintenance downtime in abrasive quarry operations.

Test Conditions

• Location: Quarry site in Sweden

• Environment: Continuous and demanding loader operations, exposing the cutting edge to severe abrasion and impact from aggregates and hard rock.

• Function: Cutting edge of a loader bucket, a critical wear component that directly affects productivity and maintenance schedules.

• Original material: 500 HB boron steel, 40 mm thickness

• Replacement material: Creusabro® 8000, 40 mm thickness, processed by plasma cutting and machining.

Results

• The Creusabro® 8000 cutting edge delivered 11.5 months of service life, compared to 6 months with the 500 HB boron steel — a 91% improvement.

• The fabrication and installation remained straightforward, thanks to compatibility with standard plasma cutting and machining processes.

Value Delivered

• Almost Doubled Wear Life: 91% longer service life reduced the frequency of replacement and maintenance interventions.

• Cost Efficiency: Lower material and labor costs thanks to extended intervals between replacements.

• Improved Productivity: Less downtime and higher equipment availability in a high-demand environment.

• Seamless Integration: Fabrication and assembly remained simple and aligned with existing processes.

Conclusion

By switching to Creusabro® 8000, LBC Frakt Värmland and Bergsmekaniska achieved a durable, efficient, and economical solution, extending the cutting edge service life by 91% while maintaining ease of processing and installation.

Creusabro® continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver superior wear performance and value in the most challenging quarry and mining conditions.

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