CRC Evans was contracted by a leading client in the mining sector to fabricate and provide polypropylene thermal coating for mining equipment including a distribution box and a slurry box. These components, part of the material handling process, required robust construction and specialist coatings to withstand harsh operational environments. Fabrication was carried out under CRC Evans’ expert supervision, with both components receiving their protective coatings at the CRC Evans workshop, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Project Overview
- Delivering a comprehensive solution for the fabrication, specialized polypropylene coatings.
- Engineering advancements to develop an internal pipe coating tailored for this project.
- Applying CRC Evans’ Incendo™ Flame Spray technology, a seamless coating to prevent material build-up.
- The specialised coating delivers long-term corrosion resistance, reduced maintenance, improved efficiency for the client.
Work Scope
Project Scope and Requirements
The client’s primary requirement was fabrication and specialist coating to the highest specifications, with a particular focus on ensuring no internal gaps were present where loose materials could collect. This demand was driven by the need to eliminate material build-up, which could lead to operational inefficiencies and premature equipment failure.
Additionally, the client required the application of a specialist seamless coating providing chemical resistance, corrosion protection, and environmental durability.
Solution
CRC Evans managed the full life cycle of the project, delivering precision fabrication and specialist industrial coatings. Both the slurry box and distribution box were fabricated at CRC Evans’ workshop, ensuring compliance with the client’s exact specifications.
Project Time Line
The project was completed within the client’s time frame.
Key Deliverables
1. Operational Efficiency by reducing cleaning and maintenance requirements.
2. Enhanced Equipment Life – extending asset service life in harsh
conditions.
3. Environmental Compliance with low-toxicity coatings.
4. Cost Savings – reduced maintenance cycles
Benefits to client
Conclusion
The client was highly impressed with the quality of both the fabrication and the specialized internal pipe coating developed specifically for this project.
This initiative showcased CRC Evans’ engineering excellence in developing advanced industrial coatings, surface protection solutions, and precision fabrication. By tailoring a coating solution to meet the demands of a harsh mining environment, CRC Evans enabled the client to achieve superior equipment performance and long-term operational reliability.
The successful execution of the project—on time, within scope, and to the highest standards was a testament to CRC Evans’ expertise in engineering innovation, cutting-edge technology, and seamless project delivery.
