Customized Grinding Solutions that Add Value to Mining Operations

The knowledge and deep understanding of the unique challenges at each mining operation help ME Elecmetal provide solutions to positively impact priority Key performance indicators: productivity, safety, efficiency and equipment availability & reliability, among others. At ME Elecmetal, we analyze our customers' applications to determine the ideal combination of design and materials to achieve the optimal wear performance and throughput for their specific equipment, whether it is an AG, SAG, ball, rod or tower mill. 

Products and Services that Make a Difference

Our liner designs and materials are developed to deliver maximum wear life and throughput in both high-impact and high-abrasion applications, regardless of the type of mill.  ME Elecmetal is always working on the next generation of alloys to increase wear performance and grind efficiency.

ME Elecmetal works closely with operators and plant maintenance crews to monitor wear performance and production rates, customizing each liner for the best possible performance. All variables are considered in this analysis — from the characteristics of the ore and the customer's operative strategies, to their production goals

ME Elecmetal's innovative material and liner designs deliver proven, world class performance, while minimizing costly reline and downtime. Our wear parts are manufactured according to the highest quality standards and state-of-the-art technology and engineering, resulting in the most reliable lowest total-cost-of-ownership-solutions for our customers.

ME Elecmetal offers a wide range of complementary services, including wear monitoring to further improve efficiency and provide our customers with timely information.

ME FIT System®: Fully Integrated Technology from ME Elecmetal

ME Elecmetal's ME FIT System® programs are aimed at continuous improvement through Research + Development + Innovation, carried out by a multidisciplinary group of professionals with mutual collaboration between the client and ME Elecmetal. The programs involve several initiatives, that together, aim to solve challenges and uncover opportunities to positively impact our client's key performance indicators: productivity, reliability, availability, safety, efficiency and / or energy consumption. ME FIT programs include products and services offered by ME Elecmetal and may include one or more Value Added Engineering Services (VAES), depending on the nature of the goals agreed upon with the client.

The simple supply of parts and components is not the purpose of ME FIT Systems — we seek to improve our customers' KPIs. To achieve this, we consider all factors affecting the grinding processes. We collect operational data including processed tonnage, available power, down time, load levels and all other relevant information about how their mills operate. We measure how long media and liners last, what production levels they are achieving and what opportunities there are for improvement in their comminution process.

VAP — A Philosophy that Inspires

 More than a work methodology, VAP (Value-Added Philosophy), is a strategy to tackle complex technical challenges through our ME FIT Systems programs.

ME Elecmetal's Value Added Philosophy has been a part of our work strategy for many years, and derives from our vision of the future — creating integral solutions to add value to mining processes. This philosophy represents the way we do business at ME Elecmetal — cultivating long-term relationships that build trust with our customers, and adding value with innovative products, services and solutions.

Value Added Engineering Services (VAES) Projects

Value Added Engineering Services (VAES) projects are inspired by our value-added philosophy. The objective is to develop and formalize specific initiatives with our client. These projects seek to solve specific problems or achieve operational improvements. Programs start with an initial agreement, defining the baseline and the objectives to be achieved. This is followed by the project implementation, collaborating with the customer every step of the way. It ends with a VAES report, where ME Elecmetal records the tangible benefits of the project in a report provided to, and validated by, our customer. These reports are also useful as technical references for future projects.

Leveraging the unparalleled market knowledge and technical expertise of ME Elecmetal's team, VAES is aimed at creating value in mining processes, analyzing and quantifying results and offering the best cost-effective solutions to our customers.

Innovation through Experience and Technical Knowledge

Research and technical developments define our vision for the future. Innovations in products and services, more advanced alloys, telemetry and operational data processing are what drives the continuous improvement of ME FIT System solutions.

Changes introduced to processes in mining can affect both current and downstream operations. At ME Elecmetal, we understand that every decision made is absolutely critical. Before proposing changes to our customers, we run a series of simulations and tests, so we can be confident that the solutions we are developing will minimize any risks or adverse effects.

ME Elecmetal's technical support and training goes above and beyond standard services offered by other suppliers. These services include DEM and FEM simulation services, 3D laser scanning for wear analysis, reline optimization, continuous improvement programs and grinding circuit optimization.

3D DEM Simulations

FEA Simulations

Load levels, water percentage, speed, liner design, ball mill size and bolt torque are some of the variables that come into play, and digitization allows these variables to be addressed individually, or in combination to gain a better understanding of the operation.

Digitally capturing and analyzing operational data, combined with information collected through other tools, allows us to generate "insights" to guide the creation of specific solutions to address unique challenges.

Mutual Collaboration Builds Trust

ME FIT program solutions are possible thanks to the mutual collaboration between our customers and the ME Elecmetal technical team. The knowledge and deep understanding of the unique challenges at each mining operation help us provide solutions to positively impact priority KPIs.  We align with the priorities of our customers, positioning ME Elecmetal as a true strategic partner in mining. 

Contact Us Today!

For more information on ME FIT Grinding Solutions and to learn more about how ME Elecmetal can help you optimize your mining processes, visit www.me-elecmetal.com or call 480-730-7500.