Top Results in Test of Molycop’s Forged and High Chrome Cast Grinding Media

A gold mine test that conducted over 517 mill operating hours revealed impressive results for Molycop’s forged and high chrome cast grinding media.

  • Molycop’s high chrome cast product showed a 2% lower wear rate than its nearest competitor.
  • Molycop’s 105NG ball outperformed the incumbent by 17%.
  • Testing was carried out over 517 mill operating hours.
An Australian gold mining site with 2-stage ball mill circuit undertook a marked ball wear test in February–March 2023 with both forged and high chrome cast grinding media. Balls with diameters ranging from 90–105mm were tested over 517 mill operating hours.

The results showed that Molycop’s 18%Cr high chrome cast ball provided a 2% lower wear rate than the next-best competitor product. 

Molycop’s 105mm NG ball also performed exceptionally well, with an improvement on the incumbent product by 17%.

Download the case study below to find out more about the results of the gold mine test. 

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