Moly-Cop Peru

Grinding Balls
Technical Specifications
Re-Grind and Ball Milling
Moly-Cop Peru manufactures grinding balls to exacting internal specifications at its two grinding media production facilities in Arequipa and Lima. The
balls are manufactured from high carbon alloy steel bars and then forged into balls. Balls for use in the mineral processing ball milling operations are
designed for maximum abrasion resistance using high carbon content and high hardness levels.

Product Specifications
Sizes: Moly-Cop Peru manufactures grinding balls
Chemistry (weight %)
in nominal sizes from 1.0 to 5.0 in diameter.
Balls in the range of 1 to 1.5 in diameter are used Nominal Ball C Mn Si Cr Mo Nominal Ball
primarily in re-grinding applications. Grinding Diameter (inch) Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Weight (gms)
balls in the range of 2.0 to 4.0 in diameter are 1.0 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.20 67
used in ball milling applications.
1.5 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.20 227
Chemistry: An individual chemical profile has been 2.0 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.25 0.65 0.00 0.20 539
developed for each diameter ball to correspond 2.5 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.20 0.80 0.00 0.20 1,052
with the requirements for heat treatment. Specific 3.0 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.20 0.80 0.00 0.20 1,819
alloy additions are included to produce optimum
3.5 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.20 0.80 0.00 0.20 2,888
physical properties. The chemistry of the balls is
controlled through a close collaboration with our 4.0 0.75 1.10 0.65 1.15 0.10 0.40 0.40 0.90 0.00 0.20 4,311
bar suppliers and robust internal quality systems. S = 0.035 Max, P = 0.035 Max

Surface and Volumetric Hardness: Surface and

cross-sectional hardness of the balls depends on Hardness (rockwell C)
the microstructure of the steel which is altered
Nominal Ball Volume Hardness
using carefully selected heat treatment variables
Diameter (inch) Min Max
specifically designed for each particular alloy. An
indication of the quality of the finished product is 1.0 60 65
the hardness range. 1.5 60 65
2.0 60 65
Density: The theoretical apparent packing density
of the balls in a ball charge is 4520 kg/m3. 2.5 60 65
3.0 60 65
Supply and Quality Guarantee 3.5 59 65
4.0 60 65
Long established strategic relationships with
local and foreign raw material suppliers allow us
to ensure all balls supplied to our customers are The above is intended as a guide only. Individual ball hardness readings may fall outside the range listed above.
made from the highest quality products and meet
strict Moly-Cop specifications. This combined
with our global manufacturing network gives our
customers the confidence in the quality of the
product that only Moly-Cop is able to assure.

Packaging Options
Bulk: Balls can be transported in bulk by open top
trucks.

Bags: Balls can be supplied in polypropylene bags

which have secure bag straps to reduce time and
effort in loading and unloading. While bags are
treated to resist UV rays, bags should be protected
from direct sunlight to maximize shelf life.

Drums: Recycled drums can also be supplied.

Drums are more efficient for some modes of
Bulk transported in truck Polypropylene Bags Recycled drums on wooden pallets
transportation and can also be delivered on
wooden pallets.

Moly-Cop S.A. Peru

Moly-Cop Lima Plant Moly-Cop La Joya Plant Updated July 2014

Av. Santa Rosa 110, Santa Anita, Lima - Peru Calle Jacinto Ibanez 131, Parque Industrial, Arequipa - Peru
Tel: +51 (1) 362 7332 / Fax: +51 (1) 362 7332 Tel: +51 (1) 24 18 08

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