Elastomers

The integration of technical elastomers and wear-resistant ceramics represents one of the most effective solutions for the protection of industrial plants subject to abrasion, erosion, and high impact stress simultaneously.

Elastomers are materials characterised by high elasticity and energy absorption capacity, particularly suitable for applications where it is necessary to reduce shocks, vibrations, and mechanical stresses generated by the handling of bulk, granular, and powdery materials.

Ceramic wear-resistant materials, on the other hand, ensure extremely high resistance to abrasion and erosion, even in the presence of highly aggressive materials and high-velocity flows.

The union of these two technologies allows for the creation of composite systems capable of:

• absorb impact energy
• reduce stress on structures
• protect surfaces subject to continuous wear
• increase the service life of components
• limit plant vibrations and noise

Elastomer-ceramic solutions are applied in particular at the most critical points in industrial plants, where the material experiences both impact and abrasion.

The main applications concern:

• hoppers and material loading points
• chutes and transfer channels
• material conveying systems
• vibrating screens and screening systems
• silos and discharge points
• components subject to heavy impacts and continuous wear

The areas most subject to deterioration are, in particular:

• direct material impact points
• flow diversion zones
• surfaces exposed to vibrations and mechanical stress

In these contexts, SARO develops integrated anti-wear solutions through:

• elastomer-ceramic anti-abrasion panels
• impact-resistant armour in SARCERGOM Shield
• wear-resistant technical components designed for specific applications

Solutions are designed considering:

• grain size and abrasiveness of the material
• impact energy
• flow speed and dynamics
• plant geometry
• operating conditions and continuity of service
• maintenance requirements and application accessibility

Among the main advantages of SARO elastomer-ceramic solutions:

• high abrasion resistance
• excellent shock absorption capacity
• reduction of vibrations and noise
• greater structural protection of plants
• reduced maintenance and plant downtime
• increased service life of components

Thanks to the combination of the elasticity of elastomers and the hardness of ceramics, SARO creates high-performance anti-wear systems designed to operate in the most demanding industrial contexts, improving the reliability, operating continuity, and efficiency of material handling systems.