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Ball mill steel-polyurethane composite lining

Professional manufacturer of customized steel-rubber composite liners for ball mills

Ball mill steel-rubber composite liners are designed for high-impact and abrasive grinding environments, where pure rubber liners may lack structural strength and steel liners suffer from excessive wear, noise, and corrosion.

This composite solution integrates:

  • High-strength steel plates for structural support and load-bearing
  • Wear-resistant rubber layers for impact absorption and abrasion protection
  • Compared to traditional liners, steel-rubber composite liners provide longer service life, reduced noise, improved safety, and optimized grinding efficiency.
  • They are widely used in mining, cement, and industrial grinding systems, especially in applications involving large grinding media and high-impact loads.
  • As a professional composite mill liner manufacturer, we offer fully customized solutions based on your mill size, ore characteristics, and operational requirements.

 

 

Technical Specifications

 

Item

Specification

Product Name

Ball Mill Steel-Polyurethane Composite Lining

Main Structure

Steel + Cast Polyurethane Composite

Polyurethane Type

Wear-Resistant Polyurethane Elastomer

Reinforcement Material

Carbon Steel

Applicable Mill Type

Ball Mill / SAG Mill / AG Mill

Liner Type

Shell Liner / End Liner / Lifter Bar

Installation Method

Bolt Fixing

Manufacturing Method

Cast Polyurethane Composite

Grinding Type

Wet & Dry Grinding

Custom Manufacturing

Fully Supported

 


 

Core Difference vs Steel-Rubber Composite Liners

 

Property

Steel-Polyurethane Composite

Steel-Rubber Composite

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Better

Good

Dimensional Stability

Better

Moderate

Hydrolysis Resistance

Better

Moderate

Elastic Impact Absorption

Moderate

Excellent

Suitable Grinding Stage

Fine Grinding

Coarse & Medium Grinding

Precision Profile Retention

Better

Moderate

Slurry Corrosion Resistance

Better

Good


 

Typical Liner Structures

 

  • Polyurethane Shell Liners:Used to protect mill shells under abrasive fine grinding conditions.
  • Polyurethane End Liners:Protect feed and discharge ends from slurry erosion and abrasion.
  • Polyurethane Lifter Bars:Maintain stable lifting profiles for optimized grinding efficiency.
  • Polyurethane Grate Liners:Used in slurry discharge systems with corrosion and wear conditions

Physical & Mechanical Properties

 

Property

Typical Performance

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Excellent

Hydrolysis Resistance

Excellent

Corrosion Resistance

Excellent

Impact Resistance

Good

Dimensional Stability

Excellent

Structural Strength

High

 


 

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Precision wear resistance

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Stable liner geometry

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Corrosion protection

 

 

 

 

Product Structure

Steel-polyurethane composite liners use precision polyurethane casting technology combined with reinforced steel structures.

 

Main Structural Components

 

1. Polyurethane Wear Layer

  • Excellent fine abrasion resistance
  • Stable liner profile retention
  • Reduced slurry adhesion
  • Good hydrolysis resistance

 

2. Steel Reinforcement Structure

  • Supports operational loads
  • Maintains liner rigidity
  • Suitable for industrial grinding systems

 

3. Composite Bonding Structure

Strong steel-PU bonding strength

Stable long-term operation

Reduced delamination risk

Industries & Applications

 

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Fine Grinding Systems

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Fine mineral grinding

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Secondary grinding circuits

 

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Gold Ore Processing

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Wet abrasive slurry grinding

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Copper Ore Processing

 

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Corrosive slurry grinding systems

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Iron Ore Fine Grinding

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High wear fine particle grinding

 

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Mineral Processing Plants

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Hydrocyclone feed grinding systems

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Chemical & Industrial Grinding

 

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Corrosive abrasive slurry processing

 


 

Polyurethane Composite VS Rubber Composite VS Steel

Advantages of Steel-Polyurethane Composite Liners

 

  • Better Fine Particle Wear Resistance:Polyurethane performs especially well under fine abrasive slurry conditions.
  • Better Dimensional Stability:Liner profiles maintain shape more consistently during long-term operation.
  • Better Hydrolysis Resistance:Suitable for wet grinding and water-rich slurry systems.
  • Better Corrosion Resistance:Polyurethane is more resistant to many corrosive slurry environments than standard rubber compounds.
  • Reduced Liner Weight:Improves installation efficiency and maintenance safety.
  • Stable Grinding Efficiency:Consistent liner geometry helps maintain grinding media movement stability.
  • Reduced Maintenance Frequency:Longer wear life reduces shutdown frequency.
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Property

Steel-PU Composite

Steel-Rubber Composite

Steel

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Excellent

Good

Excellent

Hydrolysis Resistance

Excellent

Moderate

Excellent

Corrosion Resistance

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Impact Absorption

Good

Excellent

Poor

Dimensional Stability

Excellent

Moderate

Excellent

Noise Reduction

Good

Excellent

Poor

Weight

Moderate

Moderate

Heavy

Grinding Condition Analysis

 

  • Proper polyurethane liner design requires analysis of:
  • Ore hardness
  • Fine particle abrasiveness
  • Slurry concentration
  • Slurry chemistry
  • Grinding media size
  • Mill speed
  • Throughput capacity
  • Impact intensity
  • Hydrolysis conditions
  • Unlike rubber liners, polyurethane liners are more sensitive to:
  • High-impact large media conditions
  • Excessive impact concentration
  • Extreme temperature environments
  • Therefore, engineering analysis is critical before liner selection.

Polyurethane Material Options

 

  • Standard Wear-Resistant Polyurethane
  • General abrasive grinding applications
  • High Hardness Polyurethane
  • Severe fine abrasion conditions
  • Hydrolysis-Resistant Polyurethane
  • Wet grinding systems
  • Water-rich slurry conditions
  • Corrosion-Resistant Polyurethane
  • Chemical slurry applications

 


 

Fully Customized Polyurethane Mill Liner Solutions

 

  • All steel-polyurethane composite liners are custom-engineered according to actual mill operating conditions.
  • We support:
  • OEM manufacturing
  • Production according to drawings
  • Reverse engineering
  • Liner optimization
  • Grinding efficiency improvement
  • Wear life engineering analysis

Information Required for Engineering Analysis

 

  • To provide accurate liner recommendations and quotations, customers are recommended to provide:
  • Mill Information
  • Mill diameter
  • Mill length
  • Mill rotational speed
  • Grinding stage
  • Ore & Slurry Information
  • Ore type
  • Ore hardness
  • Slurry concentration
  • Slurry pH
  • Abrasiveness level
  • Particle size distribution
  • Grinding Information
  • Grinding media size
  • Throughput capacity
  • Wet or dry grinding
  • Impact intensity
  • Technical Requirements
  • Polyurethane hardness requirements
  • Wear life expectation
  • Existing liner drawings
  • Installation structure

 

Engineering Support

 

  • Our technical team provides:
  • Grinding condition analysis
  • Polyurethane formulation recommendations
  • Liner structure optimization
  • Installation guidance
  • Service life optimization
  • Drawing support

 

 

Factory photos + PU casting workshop + QC inspection chart

 

  • Manufacturing Capacity
  • We specialize in mining wear-resistant mill liner manufacturing.
  • Main Production Capabilities
  • Steel fabrication
  • Rubber vulcanization
  • Composite bonding
  • CNC machining
  • Mold manufacturing
  • Customized liner production

 

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Quality Control

 

  • Every polyurethane pipe undergoes:
  • Raw material inspection
  • Hardness testing
  • Dimension inspection
  • Tensile testing
  • Adhesion testing
  • Appearance inspection

 


 

Production Advantages

 

  • Advanced steel-rubber bonding technology
  • Experienced engineering team
  • Stable production quality
  • OEM manufacturing capability
  • Export experience worldwide
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Service Life

 

  • Steel-rubber composite liners are designed for high-impact abrasive grinding systems.
  • Compared with traditional steel liners:
  • Reduced vibration damage
  • Lower maintenance frequency
  • Improved operational stability
  • Better grinding efficiency
  • Actual service life depends on:
  • Ore abrasiveness
  • Grinding media size
  • Impact intensity
  • Mill operating conditions
  • Installation quality

 


 

TechnicalTechnical Support

 

We provide:

 

  • Technical consultation
  • Material recommendations
  • Drawing evaluation
  • Installation guidance
  • After-sales support
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Copper Mine Grinding Project – Central Asia

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Steel-rubber composite liners used in large wet grinding systems.

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Gold Ore Processing Plant – Africa

 

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Composite liners used in secondary grinding circuits with abrasive ore conditions.

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Iron Ore Grinding System – South America

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Precision PU liners used for stable grinding efficiency.

 

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Mineral Processing Plant – Southeast Asia

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Hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane liners used in wet grinding mills.

 

Precision Wear-Resistant Polyurethane Composite Mill Liners for Fine Grinding & Corrosive Slurry Systems

Ball mill steel-polyurethane composite lining is a high-performance customized mill liner system designed for grinding environments requiring:

Higher wear resistance

Better dimensional stability

Lower liner weight

Improved corrosion resistance

Reduced maintenance frequency

The liner combines:

High-strength steel reinforcement structure

Cast wear-resistant polyurethane elastomer

Unlike steel-rubber composite liners, steel-polyurethane composite liners focus more on:

Fine particle abrasion resistance

Stable liner geometry

Hydrolysis resistance

Corrosive slurry compatibility

Precision grinding performance

This makes steel-polyurethane composite liners especially suitable for:

Fine grinding systems

Secondary grinding circuits

Wet grinding applications

Corrosive slurry environments

Small and medium grinding media systems

Applications requiring stable lifting profiles

Because ball mill liners are highly customized engineering products, every liner system must be designed according to:

Mill dimensions

Grinding stage

Ore characteristics

Slurry properties

Impact intensity

Wear mechanism

Grinding media size

Throughput requirements

 


 

1. Specification

✅ Recommended Layout:
Left side: Technical parameter table
Right side: Polyurethane liner structure diagram + fine grinding mill image

Technical Specifications

Item

Specification

Product Name

Ball Mill Steel-Polyurethane Composite Lining

Main Structure

Steel + Cast Polyurethane Composite

Polyurethane Type

Wear-Resistant Polyurethane Elastomer

Reinforcement Material

Carbon Steel

Applicable Mill Type

Ball Mill / SAG Mill / AG Mill

Liner Type

Shell Liner / End Liner / Lifter Bar

Installation Method

Bolt Fixing

Manufacturing Method

Cast Polyurethane Composite

Grinding Type

Wet & Dry Grinding

Custom Manufacturing

Fully Supported

 


 

Core Difference vs Steel-Rubber Composite Liners

Property

Steel-Polyurethane Composite

Steel-Rubber Composite

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Better

Good

Dimensional Stability

Better

Moderate

Hydrolysis Resistance

Better

Moderate

Elastic Impact Absorption

Moderate

Excellent

Suitable Grinding Stage

Fine Grinding

Coarse & Medium Grinding

Precision Profile Retention

Better

Moderate

Slurry Corrosion Resistance

Better

Good

 


 

Typical Liner Structures

Polyurethane Shell Liners

Used to protect mill shells under abrasive fine grinding conditions.

Polyurethane End Liners

Protect feed and discharge ends from slurry erosion and abrasion.

Polyurethane Lifter Bars

Maintain stable lifting profiles for optimized grinding efficiency.

Polyurethane Grate Liners

Used in slurry discharge systems with corrosion and wear conditions.

 


 

Key Customizable Parameters

Since all mill liners are custom-engineered, the following information is required for technical analysis and quotation:

Parameter

Requirement

Mill Diameter

Required

Mill Length

Required

Mill Speed

Recommended

Grinding Stage

Primary / Secondary / Fine Grinding

Ore Type

Required

Ore Abrasiveness

Required

Slurry Corrosion Level

Recommended

Particle Size Distribution

Recommended

Grinding Media Size

Required

Throughput Capacity

Recommended

Polyurethane Thickness

Customized

Polyurethane Hardness

Customized

Wear Life Requirement

Required

Existing Drawings

Recommended

Installation Structure

Recommended

 


 

Typical Polyurethane Hardness Selection

Hardness Range

Application

Medium Hardness PU

General grinding systems

High Hardness PU

Fine abrasive grinding

Elastic PU Structure

Moderate impact systems

 


 

2. Detail

✅ Recommended Layout:
Three-column structure:

Precision wear resistance

Stable liner geometry

Corrosion protection

Product Structure

Steel-polyurethane composite liners use precision polyurethane casting technology combined with reinforced steel structures.

Main Structural Components

1. Polyurethane Wear Layer

Excellent fine abrasion resistance

Stable liner profile retention

Reduced slurry adhesion

Good hydrolysis resistance

2. Steel Reinforcement Structure

Supports operational loads

Maintains liner rigidity

Suitable for industrial grinding systems

3. Composite Bonding Structure

Strong steel-PU bonding strength

Stable long-term operation

Reduced delamination risk

 


 

Product Features

Excellent abrasion resistance

Better dimensional stability than rubber

Good slurry corrosion resistance

Lower liner weight

Reduced maintenance downtime

Stable lifting profile

Reduced operational noise

Suitable for wet fine grinding systems

 


 

Typical Physical Properties

Property

Typical Performance

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Excellent

Hydrolysis Resistance

Excellent

Corrosion Resistance

Excellent

Impact Resistance

Good

Dimensional Stability

Excellent

Structural Strength

High

Note: Actual performance depends on polyurethane formulation, ore properties, grinding conditions, and liner design.

 


 

3. Applications

✅ Recommended Layout:
Application cards with wet grinding mill photos

Main Applications

Fine Grinding Systems

Fine mineral grinding

Secondary grinding circuits

Gold Ore Processing

Wet abrasive slurry grinding

Copper Ore Processing

Corrosive slurry grinding systems

Iron Ore Fine Grinding

High wear fine particle grinding

Mineral Processing Plants

Hydrocyclone feed grinding systems

Chemical & Industrial Grinding

Corrosive abrasive slurry processing

 


 

4. Advantages (Advs)

✅ Recommended Layout:
Comparison section:
Polyurethane Composite VS Rubber Composite VS Steel

Advantages of Steel-Polyurethane Composite Liners

Better Fine Particle Wear Resistance

Polyurethane performs especially well under fine abrasive slurry conditions.

Better Dimensional Stability

Liner profiles maintain shape more consistently during long-term operation.

Better Hydrolysis Resistance

Suitable for wet grinding and water-rich slurry systems.

Better Corrosion Resistance

Polyurethane is more resistant to many corrosive slurry environments than standard rubber compounds.

Reduced Liner Weight

Improves installation efficiency and maintenance safety.

Stable Grinding Efficiency

Consistent liner geometry helps maintain grinding media movement stability.

Reduced Maintenance Frequency

Longer wear life reduces shutdown frequency.

 


 

Comparison: PU Composite vs Rubber Composite vs Steel Liners

Property

Steel-PU Composite

Steel-Rubber Composite

Steel

Fine Abrasion Resistance

Excellent

Good

Excellent

Hydrolysis Resistance

Excellent

Moderate

Excellent

Corrosion Resistance

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Impact Absorption

Good

Excellent

Poor

Dimensional Stability

Excellent

Moderate

Excellent

Noise Reduction

Good

Excellent

Poor

Weight

Moderate

Moderate

Heavy

 


 

5. Work Cond. & Material

✅ Recommended Layout:
Left: Grinding condition engineering analysis
Right: Polyurethane material selection guide

Grinding Condition Analysis

Proper polyurethane liner design requires analysis of:

Ore hardness

Fine particle abrasiveness

Slurry concentration

Slurry chemistry

Grinding media size

Mill speed

Throughput capacity

Impact intensity

Hydrolysis conditions

Unlike rubber liners, polyurethane liners are more sensitive to:

High-impact large media conditions

Excessive impact concentration

Extreme temperature environments

Therefore, engineering analysis is critical before liner selection.

 


 

Polyurethane Material Options

Standard Wear-Resistant Polyurethane

General abrasive grinding applications

High Hardness Polyurethane

Severe fine abrasion conditions

Hydrolysis-Resistant Polyurethane

Wet grinding systems

Water-rich slurry conditions

Corrosion-Resistant Polyurethane

Chemical slurry applications

 


 

Engineering Design Focus

Steel-polyurethane composite liner design focuses on:

Precision wear profile retention

Slurry erosion resistance

Hydrolysis resistance

Fine particle abrasion optimization

Stable lifting geometry

 


 

6. Custom Sol.

✅ Recommended Layout:
Large engineering workflow section

Fully Customized Polyurethane Mill Liner Solutions

All steel-polyurethane composite liners are custom-engineered according to actual mill operating conditions.

We support:

OEM manufacturing

Production according to drawings

Reverse engineering

Liner optimization

Grinding efficiency improvement

Wear life engineering analysis

 


 

Information Required for Technical Evaluation

To provide accurate liner recommendations and quotations, customers are recommended to provide:

Mill Information

Mill diameter

Mill length

Mill rotational speed

Grinding stage

Ore & Slurry Information

Ore type

Ore hardness

Slurry concentration

Slurry pH

Abrasiveness level

Particle size distribution

Grinding Information

Grinding media size

Throughput capacity

Wet or dry grinding

Impact intensity

Technical Requirements

Polyurethane hardness requirements

Wear life expectation

Existing liner drawings

Installation structure

 


 

Engineering Support

Our technical team provides:

Grinding condition analysis

Polyurethane formulation recommendations

Liner structure optimization

Installation guidance

Service life optimization

Drawing support

 


 

7. Mfg Cap. & QC

✅ Recommended Layout:
Factory photos + PU casting workshop + QC inspection chart

Manufacturing Capacity

We specialize in mining wear-resistant polyurethane composite liner manufacturing.

Main Production Capabilities

Polyurethane precision casting

Steel fabrication

Composite bonding

CNC machining

Mold manufacturing

Customized liner production

 


 

Quality Control

Every polyurethane composite liner undergoes:

Raw material inspection

Polyurethane hardness testing

Bonding inspection

Dimension inspection

Structural inspection

Appearance inspection

 


 

Production Advantages

Advanced polyurethane casting technology

Stable PU formulation control

Experienced mining engineering team

OEM manufacturing capability

Export experience worldwide

 


 

8. Life & Tech Sup.

✅ Recommended Layout:
Large highlighted durability section

Service Life

Steel-polyurethane composite liners are designed for abrasive fine grinding systems requiring stable liner geometry and corrosion resistance.

Compared with traditional steel liners:

Reduced corrosion damage

Reduced maintenance frequency

Improved grinding stability

Better operational efficiency

Actual service life depends on:

Fine particle abrasiveness

Slurry chemistry

Grinding media size

Impact intensity

Installation quality

 


 

Technical Support

We provide:

Technical consultation

Grinding condition analysis

Polyurethane material recommendations

Installation guidance

After-sales support

 


 

9. Cases

✅ Recommended Layout:
Project cards with wet grinding application photos

Project Cases

Gold Mine Fine Grinding System – Central Asia

Steel-polyurethane composite liners used in wet fine grinding applications.

Copper Ore Slurry Grinding Plant – Africa

Corrosion-resistant PU liners used in abrasive slurry systems.

Iron Ore Secondary Grinding Circuit – South America

Precision PU liners used for stable grinding efficiency.

Mineral Processing Plant – Southeast Asia

Hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane liners used in wet grinding mills.

 


 

10. FAQ

✅ Recommended Layout:
Accordion dropdown FAQ section

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the main advantages of steel-polyurethane composite liners?

Excellent fine abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, hydrolysis resistance, and slurry corrosion resistance.

 


 

Q2: Are polyurethane liners suitable for high-impact coarse grinding?

Generally, steel-rubber composite liners are more suitable for extremely high-impact coarse grinding conditions.

 


 

Q3: Can you customize liners according to drawings?

Yes. OEM manufacturing and reverse engineering are supported.

 


 

Q4: What information is required before quotation?

We recommend providing:

Mill drawings

Ore information

Grinding conditions

Slurry characteristics

Existing liner drawings if available

 


 

Q5: Which grinding systems are most suitable for polyurethane liners?

Fine grinding, wet grinding, corrosive slurry grinding, and applications requiring stable liner geometry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

一、产品特性:

Product Features

- Dual-Material Structure – Combines high-strength steel backing with wear-resistant polyurethane surface

-Superior Impact Resistance – Steel frame withstands heavy impact from large grinding media

-Enhanced Wear Life – Polyurethane layer provides excellent abrasion resistance

-Optimized Weight Reduction – Lighter than full steel liners, reducing mill load

- Improved Energy Efficiency – Lower rotational mass reduces power consumption

- Custom Engineering Design – Tailored for different mill sizes and grinding conditions

 

二、产品简述:

产品介绍,300单词以内

Ball Mill Steel-Polyurethane Composite Liners Manufacturer

 

Ball mill steel-polyurethane composite liners are engineered for high-impact and high-abrasion grinding environments, where traditional rubber liners may lack strength and steel liners wear too quickly or generate excessive noise and energy consumption.

 

This composite solution integrates:

Steel structure for mechanical strength and load-bearing

Polyurethane layer for wear resistance and corrosion protection

 

The result is a liner system that delivers extended service life, improved grinding efficiency, and reduced maintenance frequency, making it ideal for demanding mining and industrial applications.

As a professional composite mill liner manufacturer, we provide customized solutions based on mill specifications, ore characteristics, and operational requirements.

 

 

三、产品规格参数:

产品功能、规格、重量、成分、材质,等产品信息。产品属性一般会以文字/表格的形式展示

Technical Specifications

 

3.1 Material Composition

Component

Material

Function

Backing Plate

High-strength steel

Structural support & impact resistance

Wear Layer

Polyurethane (PU)

Abrasion & corrosion resistance

Bonding System

Chemical bonding

Ensures strong adhesion

 

3.2 Polyurethane Physical Properties

Property

Range

Test Standard

Hardness

75 – 95 Shore A

ASTM D2240

Tensile Strength

≥ 25 MPa

ASTM D412

Elongation at Break

≥ 400%

ASTM D412

Tear Strength

≥ 60 kN/m

ASTM D624

Abrasion Loss

≤ 80 mm³

DIN 53516

 

3.3 Structural Parameters

Parameter

Description

Liner Thickness

30 – 150 mm (customized)

PU Layer Thickness

10 – 50 mm

Liner Type

Shell / Head / End liner

Lifter Bars

Integrated or replaceable

Fixing Method

Bolt-on

 

3.4 Applicable Mill Range

Parameter

Range

Mill Diameter

1000 – 7000 mm

Mill Type

Ball Mill / SAG Mill

Grinding Type

Wet / Dry

 

3.5 Performance Indicators

Parameter

Value

Service Life

2 – 4× steel liners

Impact Resistance

Excellent

Weight Reduction

30–50% lighter than steel

Noise Reduction

5–8 dB

Energy Saving

5–10%

 

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Product Details

- Reinforced Steel Structure

Provides high load-bearing capacity and prevents structural deformation under heavy impact.

 

- Wear-Resistant Polyurethane Layer

Effectively protects against abrasion and extends liner service life.

 

- Strong Bonding Technology

Advanced bonding ensures reliable adhesion between steel and polyurethane layers.

 

- Optimized Lifter Design

Improves material lifting and enhances grinding efficiency.