Maximizing Profitability in the Crushing Industry with Sandvik HX900 Wear Parts
The crushing industry relies on heavy-duty equipment built to endure extreme wear and tear. For most operators, replacing wear parts is a necessary but significant ongoing expense to keep equipment running smoothly. Reducing wear costs is essential for boosting profitability, and one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by using wear protection.
How to Reduce Wear Costs
To extend the lifespan of crushing plant components, Sandvik has been producing high-quality wear parts for decades. These parts are specifically designed for crushing and screening equipment, but they’re also versatile enough to be used across other areas of the quarry and beyond, such as on loaders, dozers, and excavators. In fact, Sandvik wear parts can even be formed into blades for snow plows and graders, making them suitable for road maintenance applications as well. In Europe, these parts have become standard in the construction and mining industries and are now increasingly adopted in North America due to their effectiveness in high-wear environments.
Introducing the HX900 Series Wear Parts
One of Sandvik’s standout wear protection lines is the HX900 series. These parts are cast in carbide, a composite of nodular iron and carbide, which gives them exceptional wear resistance. By bonding these materials together, Sandvik creates a product that outlasts and outperforms many competitor wear parts. The HX900 series has been shown to last five times longer than white iron and 20 times longer than quenched steel.
The Sandvik HX900 Standard Product Line
The HX900 product line includes a variety of wear parts suited for different applications, including:
- 2 sizes of chocky bars
- 2 sizes of pucks or buttons
- 2 sizes of skid plates
- 12×12 plates
HX900 parts can be customized with bolt holes, backing bolts, or mild steel backing, making them easy to weld onto buckets, crusher parts, chutes, and other high-wear areas. These parts are a superior alternative to traditional steel or iron wear plates, with the added benefit of requiring minimal welding. HX900 segments are also small, lightweight, easy to store, and easy to handle, which makes them practical for stocking and installation.
Sandvik’s HX900 wear parts can replace custom conventional wear materials and are available in both standard shapes and made-to-measure custom sizes. They require no preheating during installation, and their durability helps significantly reduce the frequency and cost of wear part replacements.
Road Maintenance Applications
The HX900 series also includes products tailored for road maintenance, such as:
- Snow plow blades
- Plow skis and pucks
- Grader blades
In road maintenance applications, the HX900’s durability has been shown to cut costs through longevity. Additionally, each blade is designed with multiple bolt-hole patterns, making it easy to attach and compatible with various machines.
Learn More About HX900 Wear Parts
If you’re interested in exploring how HX900 parts can benefit your equipment, reach out to us for more information. These wear parts offer unmatched durability, ease of installation, and significant cost savings in the long run—making them an ideal choice for any operation focused on maximizing equipment lifespan and reducing maintenance expenses.