Wear Plates & Abrasion Protection Products

Durable Protection Against Abrasion, Impact, and Corrosion

Wear liners are the first line of defense in extending the service life of your critical equipment in the harshest industrial environments. At Elastomont, we engineer a complete range of custom solutions—from high-performance ceramic-embedded rubber to quick-install magnetic wear panels—to solve your specific wear challenges. Our solutions combine innovation, durability, and efficiency to significantly reduce maintenance downtime and optimize your operational costs.

Industrial transfer chute subjected to large rock impact, protected by 5-inch Élastomont rubber-ceramic wear plates. A custom-engineered solution manufactured in Quebec to withstand abrasion and facilitate maintenance.

Why Choose Elastomont for Wear Protection?

Custom Engineering & Wear Analysis: We analyze your specific wear modes (impact, sliding abrasion, corrosion, build-up) in detail to engineer the optimal solution tailored to your actual operating constraints.

"Maintenance-First" Approach: Designed for efficiency. We utilize modular paneling, accessible fastening systems, and individually replaceable components—all engineered to drastically minimize your maintenance downtime.

Local Manufacturing (Quebec): Benefit from fast lead times (2-4 weeks) and superior flexibility. We handle complex geometries (cones, radii, custom cutouts) with rigorous in-house quality control.

Multi-Material Expertise: We master Rubber, Ceramic, Polyurethane, Composites, and Kalenborn products. You get the exact right solution for your application, not just "what we have in stock."

Comprehensive Technical Support: From the initial site evaluation to continuous performance optimization, our team partners with you to maximize durability and Return on Investment (ROI).

Explore Our Range of Wear Protection Solutions

ELASTOCER rubber ceramic wear plate featuring alumina tiles embedded in high-resilience rubber for extreme abrasion and impact resistance.

ELASTOCER Ceramic-Rubber Wear Plates

The Ultimate Solution for Extreme Abrasion + Impact

Our ELASTOCER composite panels feature high-grade Alumina ceramic tiles or cylinders (92-94%) vulcanized into a high-resilience rubber matrix and bonded to a steel backing. This hybrid technology delivers exceptional durability by combining the extreme hardness of ceramic with the energy-absorbing properties of rubber.

Why ELASTOCER Outperforms AR Steel:

  • Shock Absorption: The rubber matrix cushions impact energy, preventing ceramic breakage and protecting edges.
  • Extreme Wear Resistance: High-alumina ceramic offers hardness far superior to steel, resisting sliding abrasion.
  • Total Corrosion Protection: Impervious to moisture and chemical attack.
  • Noise & Vibration Damping: Significantly lowers plant noise levels compared to steel-on-steel contact.
  • Extended Service Life: Proven to last significantly longer than AR400/500 (Hardox) wear plates in real-world service.

Typical Applications: Chutes, Hoppers, Rock Boxes, Transfer Points, Crusher Liners.

Specifications: Thickness: 1/2″ to 5″ | Standard Sizes: 12×12, 16×18, 24×24, 24×48 + Custom Fabrication.

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Solid Rubber Wear Liners

Protection polyvalente avec absorption d'impact optimale

Our solid rubber wear plates shield your equipment against heavy impact and moderate abrasion while significantly dampening noise and preventing corrosion. Available in bolt-on, glue-on, and magnetic configurations, they are engineered for simplified installation and maintenance.

Key Advantages:

  • Superior Shock Absorption: Cushions impact energy to protect the structural integrity of your chutes.
  • Lightweight: Easier to handle and install compared to heavy steel liners.
  • Corrosion & Noise Control: Completely protects the substrate from chemical attack and drastically reduces plant noise levels.
  • Fast Maintenance: Modular design allows for quick replacement of worn sections.
  • Low-Friction Options: Specific compounds available to prevent material buildup (carryback).

Where It Excels:

  • Transfer Points & Chutes: (Critical for noise reduction)
  • Impact Zones & Drop Points: (Absorbs kinetic energy)
  • Skirtboards & Canoe Liners: (Available with integrated T-bolts)
  • Hoppers & Silos: (Using low-friction grades to promote flow)

Anchoring Options: Bolt-on (Counterbored), Glue-on, Magnetic, Stud-welded.

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Industrial rubber wear liner plate offering high impact absorption and noise reduction for chutes and transfer points.

elastoWear-Urethane Wear Panels

High Abrasion Resistance + Low Friction Performance

Our elastoWear-Urethane panels offer exceptional abrasion resistance combined with a significantly reduced coefficient of friction. This makes them the ideal choice for handling wet, sticky, or cohesive bulk materials where flow promotion is critical. Their lightweight nature also facilitates safer handling and easier installation.

Key Advantages:

  • Superior Abrasion & Impact Resistance: Outlasts steel in sliding wear applications.
  • Flow Promotion: Low-friction formulations prevent material buildup (carryback) and clogging in chutes.
  • Corrosion & Noise Control: Naturally corrosion-resistant and quieter than steel.
  • Easy Installation: Lightweight material reduces labor costs and structural load.
  • Specialized Grades: Available in Anti-Static and High-Temperature formulations.

Common Applications:

  • Transfer Points: High-velocity fines and slurry.
  • Flow Problems: Sticky hoppers, bins, and silos (to fix bridging/rat-holing).
  • Impact Zones: Grizzly bars, rock boxes, and truck bed liners.
  • Pneumatic Conveying: Elbows, ducts, and cyclones (velocities <4000 fpm).

Configurations: Bolt-on, Weld-on, Flexible Weld-on, Glue-on.

Specifications: Thickness: 1/2″ to 4″ | Hardness: 85A to 92A Shore A.

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ElastoWear polyurethane wear liner plate featuring a low-friction surface for high abrasion resistance and improved flow of sticky bulk materials.

Magnetic Wear Liners & Quick-Change Panels

Ultra-Fast Installation with Zero Hot-Work

Our ELASTOCER-MAGNET and POLY-MAG panels enable liner replacement in minutes, eliminating the need for drilling, welding, or bolting. They are the ultimate solution for confined spaces or plants with strict safety protocols.

Why Choose Magnetic Panels:

  • Rapid Install/Removal (Quick-Change): Snap on, snap off. Drastically reduces maintenance downtime.
  • Zero Hot-Work: No welding permits, fire watch, or sparks required. Safe for hazardous zones.
  • Repositionable: Easily removed to inspect the underlying chute structure, then re-applied.
  • Modular Replacement: Replace only the worn patch, not the entire liner.
  • Engineered Holding Force: High-strength magnets sized specifically for your vibration and impact levels to ensure retention.

Ideal Applications:

  • Confined Spaces: Hard-to-reach chutes where welding is difficult or dangerous.
  • High-Frequency Inspection Zones: Areas requiring regular structural checks.
  • Restricted Environments: Plants with strict "No Hot Work" (HSE/ATEX) policies.
  • Temporary Patches: Quick fixes to get through a production campaign.

Available Versions: ELASTOCER-MAG (92-94% Ceramic) or POLY-MAG (Polyurethane).

Standard Sizes: 12×12, 16×18, 24×24, 24×48 + Custom Shapes.

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Magnetic wear liner plate (ELASTOCER-MAGNET or POLY-MAG) designed for quick-change installation with no hot-work or welding required.

Kalenborn Wear Products

Engineering solutions for extreme conditions

Elastomont distributes in Quebec and Canada the complete Kalenborn range, recognized worldwide for its performance in the most demanding environments. Local stock, short lead times and complete technical expertise.

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Available Kalenborn range:

KALCAST — HIGH-CHROME WHITE IRON

Hardness 600-750 HB (≈62 HRC)

Ideal: extreme abrasion with moderate impact

Applications: elbows, hoppers, ore chutes, chutes

KALMETALL — HARDFACING STEEL PLATE (CCO)

Hardness 650-820 HV, chromium carbide overlay

Ideal: severe abrasion + on-site fabrication/maintenance

Applications: hoppers, cyclones, conveyors, chutes

KALCRET — HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

Mineral composite with hard aggregates (corundum, basalt)

Ideal: large surface reprofiling, erosion resistance

Applications: cyclones, silos, high-temperature ducts

ABRESIST — CAST BASALT

Dense and smooth surface, reduced friction

Ideal: dry abrasion, chemical corrosion

Applications: pneumatic conveying, chutes, silos

KALPOXY NS — ANTI-WEAR EPOXY RESIN

Two-component non-sag paste, loaded with SiC + Kevlar

Ideal: cold local repairs, even vertical

Applications: emergency patches, filling, re-profiling

Comparative Wear Plate Performance Matrix

Wear Plate Type Abrasion Resistance Impact Resistance Chemical Resistance Noise & Vibration Damping Service Life Relative Cost
Natural Rubber Good Excellent Fair Very Good Medium $
Polyurethane Very Good Good Good Good Good $$
Ceramic Rubber (ELASTO CER) Exceptional Very Good (Ceramic + Rubber cushioning) Good to Very Good Very Good Very High $$$
Steel (AR / Hardox) Fair to Good Moderate (Risk of cracking) Poor to Fair Very Poor (High Noise) Medium (Rapid wear in abrasion) $$
White Iron / Bi-Metal (Chrome Carbide) Exceptional (Sliding abrasion) Low to Medium (Sensitive to violent shock) Medium Very Poor (No dampening) Very High (In abrasive/low-impact service) $$$$

Case Study: Quebec Diamond Mine

The Problem

  • The mine was facing extreme premature wear in a critical processing zone. Issues included severe corrosion-erosion, material build-up (clogging), and high abrasion. To complicate matters, this was a hard-to-access area, making frequent repairs dangerous and costly.

The Elastomont Solution:

We engineered a custom, multi-layered defense system:

  • Corrosion Barrier: Applied a 1/4″ Natural Rubber (40 Duro) lining to seal the substrate against chemical attack.
  • ELASTOCER Impact Panels: Installed custom ceramic-rubber modules featuring beveled tiles and tapered transitions to prevent rocks from catching the edges.
  • Modular Steel Backing: Designed small, bolt-on modules that could be manually handled in the confined space.
  • Removable Sleeves: Fabricated custom slide-out sleeves for the high-wear discharge points.

Measurable Results

  • Significantly Extended Equipment Life: The liners outlasted the previous solution by a wide margin.
  • Simplified Maintenance: Enabled "panel-by-panel" replacement, allowing maintenance crews to swap only worn sections without specialized lifting gear.
  • Flow Optimization: Drastic reduction in material build-up and prevention of liner tear-out.
  • Operational Efficiency: Unplanned downtime in this critical loop was effectively minimized.
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Diamond mine case study showing installed ELASTOCER rubber ceramic wear liners used to prevent extreme abrasion, corrosion, and material build-up.

Typical Applications by Industry

Mining & Aggregates: Ore chutes, Rock boxes, Transfer points, Crushers, Grizzly bars, Conveyor skirting, and Screen decks.

Cement & Concrete: Cyclones, Silos, Discharge chutes, Rotary distributors, Weigh hoppers, Batch plant mixers.

Pulp & Paper: Wood chip conveyors, Pulp chutes, Skirtboards, Debarking lines, Transfer points.

Steel & Foundries: Scrap metal chutes, Slag chutes, Feed hoppers, Transport skips/buckets, Sinter plant liners.

Chemical Processing: Pneumatic conveying lines, Cyclones, Storage silos, Elbows/Bends, Mixers (Corrosion-resistant linings).

Food & Beverage: Grain hoppers, Discharge chutes, Sanitary conveyors, Storage silos (FDA-grade options available).

Infographic illustration showing typical industrial applications for wear plates across mining, cement, pulp & paper, steel, chemical, and food industries, protecting chutes, hoppers, and conveyors.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wear Plates & Liners

ELASTOCER ceramic-rubber liners significantly outperform AR Steel (AR400/500) in mixed environments involving both sliding abrasion and impact. While steel is hard but brittle, our ceramic liners offer extreme hardness (Mohs 9) to resist wear, while the rubber backing absorbs shock and dampens noise.
Elastomont is a local manufacturer based in Quebec, serving Montreal, Toronto, and all of North America. Unlike distributors relying on imports, we manufacture custom wear liners in-house, ensuring faster lead times (2-4 weeks) and direct technical support for your site.
Solid Rubber Liners are the best choice for noise abatement. They absorb the kinetic energy of falling rocks rather than reflecting it like steel, drastically reducing decibel levels to improve worker safety and meet HSE standards.
Magnetic panels (ELASTOCER-MAG or POLY-MAG) are the ideal solution for confined spaces or "No Hot Work" zones where welding is prohibited. They allow for ultra-fast "snap-on" installation and removal, reducing maintenance downtime from hours to minutes.

Yes. We specialize in custom fabrication. Whether you need complex shapes, cones, radius cuts, or specific drilling patterns, we manufacture liners to your exact drawings to ensure a perfect fit for your hoppers, bins, and transfer points.

Absolutely. Our elastoWear-Urethane panels feature a low coefficient of friction and a smooth surface finish. This promotes material flow and prevents "rat-holing" or bridging in hoppers handling wet, sticky, or cohesive ores.

Our steel-backed plates offer versatile installation options:

  • Through-bolting: Use counterbored holes with rubber plugs to protect bolt heads.
  • Welded studs: For a perfectly smooth, obstruction-free wear face.
  • Direct welding: Simply plug-weld the steel backing directly to your structure.

In severe sliding abrasion applications, ELASTOCER ceramic liners have been proven to last up to 10 times longer than standard AR steel plates. This extended service life significantly reduces the frequency of shutdowns and replacement costs.

Yes. We maintain a strategic stock of standard rubber and ceramic sheets at our Quebec facility. For custom sizes, our local manufacturing allows us to offer "Rush" production services to get your plant back up and running quickly.

Yes. Rubber or Polyurethane liners are often lighter than steel, making them easier to handle. However, we recommend a technical assessment to ensure the new material can withstand the specific impact force and temperature of your application.

We provide heavy-duty wear solutions for:

  • Mining & Aggregates
  • Cement Plants
  • Steel Mills
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Snow Removal industries

Our products are engineered to withstand everything from fine slurry abrasion to heavy rock impact.

Simply contact our technical team with your chute dimensions, material type, and current wear issues. We can perform a site visit or remote assessment to recommend the optimal thickness (1/2″ to 5″) and material grade for your budget.

Ready to Extend the Life of Your Equipment?

Our technical team offers free application assessments to analyze your wear challenges and recommend the optimal solution.

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