Blademaster Xtreme – Put it to the Test
Participate in free trials of the groundbreaking new range of Ground Engaging Tools for extreme operating environments..
The UK launch of Con Mech Engineers Blademaster Xtreme range of GET will take place at Hillhead 2016. To mark the occasion Con Mech Engineers are offering quarry operators the opportunity to participate in a selected number of trials to assess the improved wear life and productivity for their dozers, excavators and loaders. This follows on from successful trials that have taken place in mines and quarries in Russia, Peru and the USA.
The Blademaster Xtreme range includes replacement edges, end bits, and wear parts that are specially engineered to provide maximum durability and resilience for high abrasion and/or impact applications.
David Waine Global Business Development Manager explained the development process “Our in house heat treatment facilities and metallurgy expertise has enabled us to develop a new steel chemistry with a specially developed heat treatment process. We can precisely refine and control all the variables in the heating, quenching and tempering processes and the resulting steel micro-structure. This means we can reliably achieve the abrasion and impact resistance required for optimum performance in different site conditions. We can also tailor tool thicknesses to provide the wear material required and enable component life to coincide with maintenance schedules, with big potential savings.”
The range includes the Extreme Heavy-Duty and Very Heavy-Duty product lines for high abrasion applications and the Extreme-Tough product line which provides higher strength and crack resistance in high impact situations. Also the Extreme Sub-Zero range is designed to operate in temperatures down to -50 degrees C.
The Blademaster Xtreme range also includes hot cupped (forged) end bits designed specifically for Dozers working in harsh environments. These provide superior wear resistance and strength than end bits produced through the traditional casting process. Also the Blademaster end bit is designed to be self-sharpening for maximum penetration. It digs deep into the surface material and helps move it to the centre of the blade to ensure even material flow and improve productivity as well as extending wear life.
Feedback from the trials to date has been very encouraging explained David. “We trialled our Extreme Sub Zero edges and end bits on a dozer operating in very harsh conditions in a Russian gold mine. Our tools have outlasted the OEM products by 50% and they are still going strong!”
“We would also like to work with some UK based quarries to demonstrate the Blademaster Xtreme system. We will work closely with fleet managers to assess their application, site conditions and materials, GET wear patterns and maintenance schedules to understand the specific operational needs and challenges. A customised wear management solution will then be developed incorporating appropriately specified Blademaster products. We will provide ongoing monitoring of wear patterns and keep products available in stock for replacement if needed. It all forms part of our Wear Management Service which is designed to maximise up time, reduce the cost of GET ownership and improve productivity”.
To find out more about Blademaster range visit www.conmecheng.com or come and visit us at Hillhead, stand X16 to discuss your requirements.