Abrasion Resistant Coatings for Gold Processing Circuits
Purpose-specified coating systems that protect gold processing assets from slurry wear, chemical attack and corrosion, extending plant life and reducing unplanned maintenance across WA and Queensland operations.
Chemical & Corrosion Resistance in Gold Leaching Environments
Gold processing plants expose surfaces to a relentless combination of abrasive slurry, sodium cyanide (HCN) solutions, lime slurry and acidic process water. Standard industrial coatings fail rapidly in these conditions.
At gold mine maintenance specialists, we specify and install abrasion resistant coating systems engineered specifically for the wear mechanisms present in Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) circuits, not adapted from general industry catalogues.
Our high-performance epoxy and ceramic applications are integral components of our comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines, designed to eliminate unplanned downtime in the processing circuit.
Every coating system we apply begins with professional surface preparation to the correct SA standard, ensuring maximum adhesion and the coating longevity that maintenance managers need to trust between shutdown cycles.
- Epoxy and polyurethane abrasion resistant coatings for CIL/CIP tanks
- Cyanide (HCN) and lime slurry resistant lining systems
- High-build coatings for structural steel and launders
- Slurry-rated coatings for pump boxes, trommels and cyclones
- Two-part novolac systems for full chemical immersion zones
- Full surface preparation to AS/NZS standards prior to application
High-Build Epoxy Solutions for Slurry Abrasion
Abrasive wear occurs at every point where slurry, ore or process chemicals contact unprotected steel. Across Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) circuits, launders, pump boxes, trommels and cyclones, we target the highest-risk assets first to deliver the greatest reduction in maintenance costs.
CIL & CIP Tank Circuits
Internal and external coating of Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) tanks and leach vessels, protecting against cyanide (HCN) and lime slurry attack on uncoated steel surfaces.
Pump Boxes & Cyclones
High-build abrasion resistant coatings applied to pump boxes, cyclone feed housings and sumps subject to constant slurry impingement, turbulent flow and high-velocity wear.
Chutes & Transfer Points
Impact and abrasion resistant coating systems for ore transfer chutes, feed boxes and discharge points where impact wear combines with abrasive sliding contact from gold ore.
Structural Steel & Launders
Protective coatings for structural steel, launders, walkways and plant infrastructure, preventing corrosion in the humid, cyanide-rich atmosphere of an operating gold processing plant.
Pipework & Trommels
Slurry-rated internal coatings for process pipework and trommel shells handling gold-bearing slurry, lime slurry and reagent solutions throughout the processing circuit.
Tailings Infrastructure
Abrasion and corrosion resistant coatings for tailings pipelines, pump stations and associated infrastructure operating in highly abrasive tailings slurry service.
Extending Asset Life in Western Australian & Queensland Goldfields
Operating in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields and Queensland gold operations demands coatings that perform in extreme heat, high humidity and constant chemical exposure. We match every coating system to the specific wear mechanism, chemical exposure and service conditions of each asset at your site.
| Coating Type | Abrasion Resistance | Chemical Resistance | Impact Resistance | Best Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Build Epoxy | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | CIL/CIP tanks, sumps, structural steel |
| Polyurethane Coating | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | Chutes, transfer points, trommels |
| Novolac Epoxy | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | Cyanide (HCN) / acid immersion zones |
| Ceramic-Filled Epoxy | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | High-velocity slurry, pump boxes, cyclones |
| Zinc-Rich Primer Systems | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | External structural steelwork, launders |
Coatings Are Part of a Complete System
While coatings protect against chemical wear and moderate abrasion, a total wear management strategy for a gold processing plant requires multiple protection methods working together.
Our comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines combine abrasion resistant coatings with complementary technologies to address every wear mechanism in the circuit:
Gold Plant Ceramic Wear Lining
High-density alumina ceramic tiles for extreme impact and abrasion zones where coatings alone cannot provide sufficient protection, cyclone feeds, chutes and high-velocity transfer points.
Gold Slurry Pipe Lining
Cold bonded rubber lining for pipework, pump boxes and launders handling gold-bearing slurry, providing the heavy-duty impact and abrasion protection needed for a total Gold Mine Wear Protection System.
Abrasion resistant coatings are one component of a complete wear management strategy. Our comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines also include rubber lining, ceramic wear lining and professional surface preparation, all delivered by our own specialist teams to gold processing operations across Australia.
Wear Protection SystemsOther Specialist Services in This Pillar
Abrasion resistant coatings work best as part of an integrated wear management programme. Explore the other services that complete the system.
Need Abrasion Resistant Coatings for Your Gold Plant?
Talk directly with our team about your plant's coating requirements. We assess your specific wear conditions and specify the right system, for gold mine environments, not generic industrial use.