The long-haul transport in WA faces unique challenges due to its vast landscape and unpleasant climate. Western Australia’s temperature often experiences extreme heat - which sometimes exceeds 40 degrees. This condition will greatly affect the truck driver and as well as the vehicle components. High temperature and heat will put heavy strain on the equipment…
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Hard Chrome Plating for your Mining Equipment could be additional expenses; however, it will save you money in the long run. It's not about how much is the initial quote but it is about the lifecycle cost. Hard Chrome Plating offers an economic advantage by extending your equipment’s life span compared to buying new components.…
3 Warning Signs and How Hard Chrome Fixes Them
Unplanned downtime isn’t just inconvenient – it’s a profit killer. In Western Australia’s mining / transport sectors an estimated downtime cost AUD $130,000-180,000 per hour for heavy equipment failure. While for haul trucks, an estimated downtime cost is around AUD $15, 000 per hour. A simple…
When it comes to extending the life of industrial components, there are a variety of metal coating options available—each with its own strengths. But when comparing hard chrome vs other coatings, hard chrome consistently proves to be the gold standard in demanding industries like mining, transport, and manufacturing.
In this article, we’ll break down how…
Hard chrome plating, also known as industrial chrome or engineered chrome, is a durable electroplating process that applies a thick layer of chromium to metal components. This technique is essential for enhancing wear resistance, reducing friction, and protecting parts from corrosion—especially in demanding industrial environments.
At SJD Engineering, we’ve spent over two decades perfecting…