Our Expertise
Cement and limestone plants destroy unprotected steel through constant particulate abrasion. Induscoat applies wear-resistant coatings and foundry castings to chutes, hoppers, cyclones, mill liners and fan housings. Our Chester Molecular composite systems rebuild eroded geometries and extend service intervals, reducing unplanned downtime on critical conveying and grinding equipment.
Key Challenges We Solve
- Chute and hopper wear lining
- Cyclone and mill liner protection
- Fan housing erosion rebuild
- Foundry casting supply
Equipment We Protect
- Crusher wear parts (jaw plates, mantles, concaves, blow bars)
- Raw mill and cement mill liners
- Cyclone separators and preheater towers
- Chutes, hoppers and conveyor transfer points
- Kiln tire and supporting roller surfaces
Operational Constraints
- High-volume particulate abrasion (clinker, limestone, slag)
- Temperatures up to 1400 °C in kiln and preheater zones
- Heavy vibration on crushers and mills
- Dust-laden atmosphere requiring ATEX-compliant application
Recommended Products & Brands
- Foundry castings (grade ASTM A532 Class II/III) for crusher wear parts and mill liners
- Alumina tile solutions (92–95 % Al₂O₃) for chutes, hoppers and cyclone inlets
- Chester Molecular composite for fan housing and cyclone apex rebuild
Types of Shutdowns
- Planned annual kiln shutdown (15–30 day window)
- Crusher and mill liner changeout campaign
- Emergency shutdown on refractory failure or mill crack
Risks We Help You Avoid
- Unplanned kiln outage costing up to $1M/day in lost production
- Premature wear part replacement increasing consumables cost
- Dust emission exceedance leading to environmental fines
- Structural failure of degraded chutes and hoppers risking worker safety
Sector FAQ
How do you protect chutes and hoppers in a cement plant?
Induscoat installs IC TILE and IC FLEX alumina ceramic tiles and panels on chutes, hoppers and cyclones subjected to hot-clinker abrasion. For high-impact surfaces we apply Chester Molecular composites. The result: longer maintenance intervals and fewer unplanned outages.
Do your coatings withstand clinker heat?
Yes. For surfaces in direct contact with clinker or hot gases, we specify Arcor high-temperature systems (HT silicone, novolac epoxy) rated to 1100 °C. For pure-abrasion zones, IC TILE alumina ceramic retains its hardness up to 1500 °C.
Do you work on cement kilns and mills?
Yes. We protect ball and vertical mill liners, induced-draft fans, preheater cyclones, gas ducts and clinker coolers. Our crews schedule work around plant planned shutdowns in Quebec and Ontario.