One reason you may choose to use stainless steel is for the strength. Typically, OEM's will use regular mild steel for the exhaust systems on their equipment. By using stainless steel exhaust systems, you will find them much stronger and more resistant to rust and corrosion.
One of our clients in underground mining has a lot of water on site which is very hard and corrosive. Initially, they had mild steel exhaust pipes on their equipment and it these pipes were only lasting them three months before it was rusted through and had broken off - you can see now it doesn't take long for the damage to set in!
Our onsite support team had visited another mine site in the east - this mine was using a large quantity of saltwater to reduce the freeze up in the pipes and also to eliminate ice on the roadways. As equipment was in operation, the saltwater sprayed up onto the vehicles and started corroding the parts.
This is why we are offering stainless steel replacement exhaust parts.
Is corrosion an issue for underground mines?
- Corrosion is an issue at certain mine sites only. Not all mine sites have this issue, in fact, some mine sites don't have an issue at all with corrosion, it just depends on the situation. If you are in a situation where equipment is corroding, stainless is certainly worth trying.
Why does corrosion occur in underground mines?
- At some mines, they have a lot of water and typically, that water is very hard and corrosive. This can cause damage to equipment very quickly.
How are we helping underground mines to prevent corrosion?
- Mammoth Equipment & Exhausts offers most of our exhuast parts in either regular mild steel or in stainless steel. Contact our team for a solution.
What equipment do we provide stainless steel exhaust for?
- Minecats and Toyota equipment
How often do non-stainless steel exhaust parts need to be replaced because of corrosion?
- A regular mild steel exhaust pipe only lasts approximately three months at a mine site before it has rusted, worn through or broken off.