Mining & Quarry - Primary crusher - Feed chute - Stationary equipment - Belgium - +51% lifetime

Field Test Report — Belgium

Industry: Quarry
Application: Primary Crusher — Feed Chute
Client: CBR Lixhe
Distributor Partner: Abraservice

Objective

Evaluate the performance of Creusabro^® 4800 as a replacement for conventional 400 HBW steel in the feed chute of a primary crusher, with the goal of increasing wear life, ensuring better uptime, and maintaining flow efficiency at 1,000 tonnes per hour.

Test Conditions

• Location: Limestone quarry site in Lixhe, Belgium

• Environment: Continuous high-volume material flow (1,000 T/h) in a primary crushing circuit. The chute is exposed to heavy sliding abrasion from raw stone material, including fines and sharp-edged blocks.

• Function: Feed chute lining in the crusher’s input zone, where it protects against erosion and abrasive wear from falling and sliding material.

• Original material: 400 HBW water-quenched steel

• Replacement material: Creusabro® 4800, processed by plasma cutting and drilling

Results

• The original 400 HBW liners reached a service life of 14 months before requiring replacement.

• The Creusabro® 4800 liners extended service life to 21 months, representing a +51% improvement.

• The liners were installed using the same fabrication process, with no design changes required.

Value Delivered

✅ +51% Longer Service Life: Extended liner life reduced the frequency of maintenance shutdowns.
✅ Improved Flow Reliability: Wear resistance maintained liner integrity, preserving consistent material flow.
✅ Lower Operating Costs: Fewer changeouts resulted in reduced labor, parts, and equipment downtime.
✅ Easy Fabrication & Integration: Plasma cutting and drilling ensured fast and accurate fitment.

Expert Insight

In high-throughput crushing circuits, feed chute wear is a critical bottleneck. By switching to Creusabro® 4800, CBR-Lixhe optimized the service life of their chute without increasing thickness or modifying their process — benefiting from full-thickness wear resistance and predictable degradation. This results in better flow continuity, fewer emergency stops, and enhanced productivity.

Conclusion

By implementing Creusabro® 4800, CBR-Lixhe and Abraservice achieved a +51% increase in service life on their primary crusher feed chute, improving plant uptime and reducing maintenance cycles in a 1,000 T/h operation.

Creusabro® 4800 once again proves to be the smart choice for high-flow abrasive applications in the quarrying sector.

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