What are ceramic wear plates?

Wear protection is key to UK manufacturers prolonging the life of their valuable machinery and equipment and keeping their workers safe. For many industries, ceramic wear plates provide the best solution to reducing wear and tear and keeping operations running smoothly.

Where are they used?

Ceramic wear plates are made from ceramic bricks of high-density alumina, so they are very hard. Used for covering the parts of a machine that are subject to a large amount of abrasion and wear, ceramic wear plates reduce the effect of extreme abrasion in industries in which there is high wear, such as the processing of mineral materials and mining.

Main benefits

They are seen as cost-effective compared to other materials, such as steel, due to their durability and long life. They don’t need replacing very often, leading to less equipment downtime and keeping maintenance costs down.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, or PUWER, mean companies must ensure any equipment on site is properly installed and regularly maintained. Using quality, durable materials means companies can spend less time worrying about things going wrong.

On the Mohs scale, ceramic wear plates are classed as extremely hard, meaning they can withstand heavy weight. They are also resistant to compression and to many solvents, acids, and alkalis.

For more information on ceramic wear protection, companies such as https://www.kingfisher-industrial.com/wear-protection/ceramics/ can advise.

Ceramic wear plates are easily installed. They are mounted on a backing plate made of tough steel, which ensures long-term structure and impact resistance. This makes them last much longer.