Original blow bars: 16% Mn casting. Used in an open pit mine crushing stone to gravel
Total weight: 380 kg
Weight exposed to wear: 80 kg
Original life time: 100—120 h
Upgraded to Hardox® 400 with some hard facing
New life time: 400 h
Cheaper life time cost: 300%
Lower lifetime costs: 300%
Mn casting: About 100mm