Proven at 5 million tonnes

Mining wear parts that last up to 8× longer

Trusted across the globe to protect mining equipment from sliding wear and abrasion, the weldable tungsten carbide composite outperforms overlay plates, white iron, and AR steels.

Ferobide 8X stronger tiles lining a conveyor chute
Watch Ferobide in action
Up to 8x

the wear life of AR steel 500HB

Up to 4x

the wear life of chromium carbide overlay

Up to 3x

the wear life of white cast iron

The challenge

Why wear parts keep coming back

Every worn liner is a stop, a crew, lost tonnes and another order for spares. The usual answer is to fit the same plate again, which repeats the schedule.

Ferobide tungsten carbide tiles protecting mining wear parts in open pit operation
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Ferobide is cut to shape with ease. This, combined with superior toughness, makes Ferobide the ideal choice for high abrasion situations.

Jackson Mitchell CMO, Markon Ltd

Overlay plates, white iron and AR steels each wear out and need replacing. Ferobide is longer lasting than all three.

Unscheduled stops to replace worn parts cost production, labour and spares, and they push up cost per tonne.

Brazed tungsten carbide and glued ceramics cannot be fitted everywhere. Ferobide can be welded in any position, including where brazing tungsten or gluing ceramics cannot be used.

Ferobide is easy to install and quick for repairs, so worn areas can be protected again fast, and the plant is back up and running sooner.

Case study

Proven in service. Verified by testing.

In service for over eight years in demanding wear environments across mining and heavy industry, verified by both field and laboratory evaluation.

Ferobide wear plates protecting a mining chute and conveyor transfer point

Iron ore spoon chute trial: Canadian mining operation

In an iron ore spoon chute in Canada, Ferobide plates were fitted in the areas of highest wear, alongside white cast iron plates. After 5 million tonnes of ore had passed through the chute, the white cast iron plates had worn away, while the Ferobide plates remained intact.

5M+

tonnes of iron ore processed, with the Ferobide plates still intact

0

replacements needed for Ferobide, against a full replacement of the white cast iron plates at the same tonnage

More field results
0.5mm

Iron ore feeder liner, 2,834 tonnes an hour

Wear after 6 months, indicating a life of more than 3 years.

6×

HPGR discharge chutes, iron ore, Peru

Chromium carbide lasted 4 weeks on average. Ferobide reached 24 weeks, at least 6 times the wear life.

52 weeks

Copper smelter slag chute, Sweden

Chromium carbide wore through in 3 to 4 weeks. Ferobide showed very little wear after 4 months and lasted 52 weeks.

Cement plant in Nigeria where Ferobide liners were fitted
Cement case study, Nigeria

From 2 to 4 months to over 13 months and counting.

At a cement plant in Nigeria, the wear liners in a vertical roller mill typically lasted 2 to 4 months. After a 4 month trial, the plant installed Ferobide across the critical zones of Production Line 1. The plates have supported more than 3 million tonnes of production with less than 50% wear volume loss, and the plant is preparing to extend Ferobide to the raw mills on all three of its production lines.

20mm abrasion resistant steelabout 2 months
Premium chromium carbide overlay3 to 4 months
Ferobide platesover 13 months, still in service
Ferobide tungsten carbide composite wear tiles
HV 1500 carbide HV 650 matrix Steel backing
The solution

Built for sliding wear

Tungsten carbide particles with a hardness of HV 1500 are bonded in a steel matrix of HV 650, on a steel backing. Unlike conventional tungsten carbide, which has to be brazed, Ferobide can be welded in any position.

Hard where it matters

HV 1500 carbide in a steel matrix of HV 650.

Welds in any position

MMA, TIG or MIG, keeping heat input to a minimum.

Weld or stud fix

Weld on, or supply with studs for quick mounting where welding is not an option.

Quick to cut on site

Cut through the steel backing with an angle grinder. Custom liners available.

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Proven where it wears.
8×
the wear life of AR steel 500HB
4×
better than chromium carbide overlay plates
HV 1500
tungsten carbide, in a steel matrix
5M+
tonnes of iron ore, with the Ferobide plates still intact
Trusted globally in mining ASTM G65 tested Open pit and underground MMA, TIG or MIG, any position
Specification

What it is made of, and where it stops

The tungsten carbide hard phase has a hardness of HV 1500 and the steel matrix HV 650. Ferobide is cut to shape and welded with MMA, TIG or MIG in any position, keeping heat input to a minimum. Where welding is not possible, it is available stud welded for screw fixing.

Sizes

Plates of 200 x 200mm and strips of 40 x 200mm and 25 x 180mm on a steel backing, with custom liners available. Contact Tenmat Wear to confirm the right thickness for your application.

Test standard

ASTM G65 tested. The comparison figures on this page come from controlled abrasion testing against the materials Ferobide replaces.

Honest limits

Ferobide is made for sliding wear and abrasion and is very good in low to moderate impact. It is good for erosion by particles larger than 1mm.

It is not suitable for high impact, for erosion by particles smaller than 1mm, or against corrosion from strong alkalis, acids or brines. Standard grades are not intended for leading edges or above ground, high speed use, and Tenmat Wear offers leading edge solutions on request.

Explore Ferobide

Everything you need to specify with confidence

Performance, installation, applications and the business case. Pick a tab to dig in.

Up to 8× the wear life

Relative service life in controlled abrasion testing, against the materials Ferobide replaces.

Ferobide
Baseline
White cast iron
3× shorter
Chromium carbide overlay
4× shorter
AR steel 500HB
8× shorter

ASTM G65 tested. Every batch is verified for hardness, dimensional accuracy and wear resistance in our own laboratory.

How Ferobide compares

Against the conventional wear solutions it replaces, across the factors that drive cost of ownership.

Ferobide AR steel 500HB Chromium carbide overlay White cast iron Brazed / ceramic tungsten carbide
Wear life Best 8× shorter 4× shorter 3× shorter Slightly better
Impact resistance Very good in low to moderate impact High Low, chips under impact Low, brittle Low, brittle
Installation MMA, TIG or MIG, any position Standard fabrication Specialist overlay equipment Bolted or glued only Brazing only, specialist required
Weight penalty Low Medium Medium-high High Low
Total cost over part life Low Medium Medium Medium High

Wear life figures based on Tenmat Wear evaluation using ASTM G65 low stress abrasion testing. Brazed pure tungsten carbide carries a marginal wear life advantage over Ferobide; Ferobide's advantage is standard weld installation with no specialist equipment.

Designed for straightforward installation using MMA, TIG or MIG welding in any position.

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Cut to shape

Ferobide tiles are easy to cut to the exact shape required. Standard and custom sizes are available.

02

Position and clamp

Clamp tiles in position on the wear area. A single tack weld per tile holds them before final welding.

03

Weld

MMA, TIG or MIG welding in any position, keeping heat input to a minimum, including positions where brazing or ceramic adhesive cannot be used.

04

Quick for repairs

Easy to install and quick for repairs, so worn areas can be protected again fast.

Used as a wear liner across bulk material handling and processing equipment, wherever sliding wear and abrasion shorten part life.

Apron feeders and conveyors

Apron feeders & conveyors

Liners for feeder pans and conveyor chutes under continuous sliding wear from coarse, abrasive material.

Chutes, hoppers and bins

Chutes, hoppers and bins

Protection for chutes, hoppers, bins and surge bunkers handling rock, coal, sand, minerals and scrap metal.

Buckets and loading equipment

Buckets

Wear protection for buckets. The low weight to wear ratio can increase payload.

Bulk material processing

Mill liners and skirt liners

Liners for mills and skirts in processing plants, plus guide rails, pads, mixer paddles and scrapers.

Augers and drilling equipment

Augers

Wear protection for augers in abrasive material.

Dumpers and haulage bodies

Dump truck bodies

Liner protection for dump truck bodies under sliding wear from blasted rock.

What Ferobide delivers for mining operations, beyond the lab and on the bottom line.

Extended part life

Outlasts overlay plates, white iron and AR steels, extending part life and reducing replacement frequency.

Reduced unplanned downtime

Longer service life means fewer unscheduled stops. More uptime, more tonnes, lower cost per tonne.

Weld anywhere it is needed

Welds in any position, where brazing tungsten or gluing ceramics cannot be used.

Lower inventory requirement

A small number of stocked sizes can be used for a wide range of parts, reducing capital tied up in spares.

Improved operating efficiency

Less time on replacement and maintenance frees resources for production, improving profit and efficiency.

Increased payload potential

Maximum wear protection without the weight penalty, allowing payload increases or reduced tyre wear.

Reduced diesel use

The better wear protection to weight ratio means less weight to haul and less diesel used.

Find your starting point

Fewer stops, fewer spares and more tonnes, whatever your role

Maintenance

Which wear part stops your plant most often?

Ferobide lasts longer than overlay plates, white iron and AR steels, so there are fewer stops to replace worn parts. Your own team can cut it with an angle grinder and weld it in any position.

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Engineering

Which part of your process wears out first?

Tungsten carbide of HV 1500 in a steel matrix of HV 650. Excellent for sliding wear, very good in low to moderate impact, not suitable for high impact.

Download the mining datasheet (PDF)
Procurement

Which wear part costs your site the most?

Add the lost tonnes and the labour to the price of the plate, then judge it on cost per tonne.

See the cost per tonne reasons
Equipment makers

Could weldable tungsten carbide go into your next build?

Weld on in any position, or supply with studs for quick mounting. Wear protection without increasing weight.

Talk to us about design in support
Distributors

Which of your customers keeps replacing wear parts?

A small number of stocked sizes can be used for a wide range of parts, and your workshop can cut and weld it.

Become a partner
Cement

Where is your plant wearing fastest?

Over 13 months in a Nigerian cement mill against 2 to 4 months before, fitted by the plant's own team.

See the cement result
Tell us the part and how it wears. Our wear engineers will recommend a grade and format, with no obligation. Speak to a wear specialist
For operations and procurement

Designed to optimise your cost per tonne

Maintenance can account for 25 to 45% of a mine’s operating cost. A wear plate replaced less often means fewer parts to buy, stock and fit, and fewer stops.

Made in the UK

01

Ferobide is made by Tenmat Wear in Manchester, part of the Diamorph Group.

Fewer parts to stock

02

A small number of stocked Ferobide sizes can be used for a wide range of parts, reducing capital held in stock.

More payload, less diesel

03

Maximum wear protection without increasing weight, so buckets and dump truck bodies can carry more and use less fuel.

Lower total cost of ownership

04

Customers record reduced maintenance requirements, lower replacement frequency and a reduced total cost of ownership for wear protection in critical chute areas.

For distributors, fabricators and equipment makers

Give your customers a wear plate proven at 5 million tonnes.

One fabricator or equipment maker that specifies Ferobide puts it in front of every mine it serves. Ferobide is quick to fabricate, needs only a few stocked sizes and comes with support from Tenmat Wear.

Distributors

A small number of stocked Ferobide sizes can be used for a wide range of parts, which reduces the capital you hold in stock.

Wear plate fabricators

Cut through the steel backing with an angle grinder, then weld with MMA, TIG or MIG in any position. Custom liners available.

Equipment makers

Design wear protection in at the drawing stage. Ferobide adds wear protection without adding weight, and can be supplied with studs for quick mounting.

Support for trials

Technical advice and samples so your customers can try Ferobide on their own wear points.

FAQ

Mining wear parts FAQs

In ASTM G65 testing, Ferobide gives up to 8× the wear life of AR steel 500HB. It gives maximum wear protection without increasing weight, which can increase payload or reduce tyre and linkage wear. Total cost over the life of the part is lower with Ferobide despite the higher initial material cost.

Ferobide delivers up to 4× longer wear life than chromium carbide overlay in ASTM G65 testing. It welds in any position with MMA, TIG or MIG.

Ferobide protects chutes, apron feeders, hoppers, bins and surge bunkers, mill liners, skirt liners, guide rails and pads, mixer paddles and scrapers, buckets, dump truck bodies and augers.

Ferobide is cut through its steel backing with an angle grinder, clamped in place and welded with MMA, TIG or MIG in any position, keeping heat input to a minimum. It is easy to install and quick for repairs.

In ASTM G65 testing, Ferobide delivers up to 8× the service life of AR steel 500HB, up to 4× the life of chromium carbide overlay, and up to 3× the life of white cast iron. In the field, Ferobide plates remained intact after 5 million tonnes of iron ore, and an iron ore feeder liner showed 0.5mm of wear after 6 months, indicating more than 3 years of life.

Yes. At a cement plant in Nigeria, Ferobide plates in a vertical roller mill have lasted over 13 months and counting, against 2 to 4 months for previous liners, through more than 3 million tonnes of production.

Yes. A small number of stocked Ferobide sizes can be used for a wide range of parts, which reduces capital held in stock. Talk to our team about becoming a partner.

Talk to the team

Ready to reduce downtime and extend equipment life?

Tell our wear engineers about your application. We'll recommend the right Ferobide grade and format for your operation, with no obligation.

Ferobide application

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Wear specialists wherever you operate

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