Mining Equipment
The mining industry is notoriously tough on equipment and components, with demanding applications that often have inhospitable conditions, high pressures, and impact loading that take a toll on the rotating and moving equipment. Mining environments can be dirty and caustic, which can be detrimental to the life of bearings, especially those that require grease lubrication.
CIP Composites, a self-lubricating material, can eliminate the need for lubrication lines and fittings. CIP bearing solutions are used for many mining equipment applications, providing an alternative to bearings, thrust washers, and wear pads. These wear parts are designed for mining equipment applications requiring high loads with slow rotation or oscillation. Contact us to find out if your mining equipment application could benefit from switching to a CIP Composite material.
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION FOR MINING OPERATIONS
The global mining industry continues to push for smarter solutions that increase productivity while minimizing energy use, environmental impact, and operational costs. To stay competitive, companies are adapting technologies from other sectors and partnering with suppliers to rethink traditional approaches.
Columbia Industrial Products (CIP) supports these goals by offering sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to conventional materials. CIP Composites eliminate the need for lubrication, reduce maintenance, and help mining operations lower both costs and their environmental footprint.
- Self-lubricating
- Wet or dry running
- Low wear rate
- High edge load, high shock load capabilities
- Replaces bronze
