Kalgoorlie Superpit Fimiston SAG Mill
Feb 2020
Initial installation of 497 Kombo Washers (756 capacity)
Aug 2020
1st reline –
488 Kombo Washers re-installed
Jan 2021
2nd reline –
476 Kombo Washers re-installed
- KCGM’s estimated savings are $483,705 per reline on 756 washer SAG Mill
- Kombo sealing washer’s attrition rate is less than 1% on each reline
- Reported no leaks
- Reline crew feedback is positive
- Reported Kombo Washers held torque better from retorque shutdown
- Reline process easier and cleaner to manage, one part as compared to three parts, and no waste on the mill deck and ground floor (Improved housekeeping)
Proven in the field
"These are a great idea, very easy to use and are a benefit either way, time, reusability, less waste and less clean up."
Cory Jones, Process Control Engineer, Northern Star Resources Limited