Field notes on
grinding & casting
Technical guides, materials know-how and export tips from our metallurgists and sales engineers - written for plant managers, buyers and maintenance teams.
How to choose grinding media for your ball mill
Chromium content, hardness and mill diameter all drive wear rate and breakage. A practical guide to matching media to your ore and mill.
High-chrome vs forged grinding balls
When does a chrome casting beat a forged steel ball? We compare wear mechanisms, breakage and cost-per-ton-milled.
Reading a chemical analysis report
C, Cr, Mn, Si - what each element does to hardness and toughness, and what to check before you accept a heat.
Mill liner profiles: wave, step & classifying
Liner geometry controls lift and grinding action. How profile choice changes throughput and liner life.
Incoterms for heavy castings: FOB, CIF, CFR
A buyer's guide to shipping terms, documentation and container loading for multi-ton casting orders.
Heat-resistant alloys for cement kilns
HK40, HP and stainless grades for kiln segments, nose rings and cooler grates - selecting for temperature and creep.