Balls

Molycop Worldwide

Molycop's network of manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and regional sales offices service over 400 mines across 40 countries.

High hardness for maximum abrasion

Molycop manufactures grinding balls to exacting internal specifications at its grinding media production facilities across the globe. Balls for use in ball milling operations are designed for maximum abrasion resistance using high carbon content and high hardness levels.

Specifications

Size – Molycop manufactures forged grinding balls for use in ball milling and regrind applications in nominal sizes from 1.0” to 4.0” in diameter.

Chemistry – An individual chemical profile has been developed for each diameter ball to correspond with the requirements for heat treatment. Specific alloy additions are included to produce optimum physical properties. The chemistry of the balls is controlled through a close collaboration with our bar suppliers and robust internal quality systems.

Hardness –Surface and cross-sectional hardness of the balls depends on the microstructure of the steel which is altered using carefully selected heat treatment variables specifically designed for each particular alloy.

Supply – Long-established strategic relationships with local and foreign raw material suppliers mean we can ensure all balls supplied to our customers are made from the highest quality products and meet strict Molycop specifications. This, combined with our global manufacturing network, gives our customers the confidence in our product that only Molycop can provide.

Exploring the Challenges of Mark Ball Wear Tests in Grinding Media Product Development

Marked Ball Wear Tests (MBWT) are recognized and accepted as a media performance method assessment. But are they well suited to New Product Development (NPD) projects? This research paper takes a deep dive by examining a specific NPD project.

Molycop's Santa Anita plant achieves milestone with Optimization Project inauguration

Optimization of the SAG Ball Line at Molycop's Lima, Peru, site enhances SAG ball production capacity by 20% and adds state-of-the-art innovations that align the site with the evolving needs of the mining sector.

Edikan: Continuous Improvement with MillROC Support

Molycop has successfully implemented a range of optimisation projects at the Edikan Gold Mine, including mine-to-mill optimisation, advanced instrumentation, and real-time consulting services to deliver sustainable increased throughput of 27% in 8 months.

Ball MillSlicer

The Ball MillSlicer utilises the latest in digital signal processing techniques available to provide an accurate view of the change in mill fill level (vectors).

Ball MillSlicer – Ball Mill Fill Level Measurement

The Ball MillSlicer utilises the latest in digital signal processing techniques available to provide an accurate view of the change in mill fill level (vectors).

Our milling product range has been designed and manufactured to high performance standards for strength, impact resistance and wear. Offering a range of forged, cast high-chrome or ceramic grinding media, Molycop's product range can deliver the results you need.

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At Molycop, we see innovation as a way to find solutions to some of the mining industry’s greatest challenges. We aim to improve on today so we can deliver better for tomorrow.

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