Steely Disposition
A common misconception in the mining industry is that it is too expensive to fabricate equipment from stainless steel. It has become the status quo to use mild or carbon steels due to the lower initial price tag, but there are several reasons why the use of stainless steel delivers more cost benefits in the long run. The nature of mining means equipment is inevitably exposed to the most harsh and abrasive environment of any workplace. Stainless steel is much more suited to this type of environment due to its increased corrosion resistance, higher strength and durability, which drastically extends the useful life of the equipment. Therefore, its use delivers cost savings in many mining applications, especially where chemical resistance…