Iron ore sites continue to battle flow problems in chutes and bins, where sticky fines build up on walls, wear out liners and bridge between panels, slowing production and forcing crews into labour-intensive clean-outs. At a major Western Australian export terminal, these issues led to unplanned shutdowns, safety risks and frequent liner replacements as iron ore fines adhered to the existing surfaces and disrupted throughput.
Kinder Australia introduced K-Slide® Low Friction Liners as a modern, lightweight solution designed to eliminate hang-ups, improve flow efficiency and reduce manual handling risks – all without altering the existing chute design.
The Result:
- Material bridging and build-up fully eliminated
- Downtime and maintenance substantially reduced
- Safety greatly improved with 84% lighter and 50% smaller liners
- Faster, simpler liner installation with reduced manual handling
- Proven performance with 4+ years of continuous operation
- Strong operator endorsement: “extremely happy with K-Slide® as the dirt doesn’t stick to it”
When fines flow smoothly, production runs longer, cleaner and safer. K-Slide® is engineered to remove the hang-ups, bridging and maintenance hours that slow iron ore operations.
If you’d like support reviewing a chute or bin that is causing hang-ups or maintenance delays, our field applications team is ready to assist.