Case Study: Magnefast Ceramic Liners Proven at Port Hedland

From Trial to Transformation at the World’s Largest Bulk Export Port 

In 2019, a major export port in Port Hedland  trialled the Magnefast™ Ceramic Wear Panels  to solve a costly problem: Regular 10 monthly shutdowns to replace the studded Bisalloy wear liners, crane hire, and a 38 hour shut window to complete a wear liner change. 

Operating 24/7 and handling  iron ore, lithium and salt, they needed a solution that delivered longer service life and shorter shutdowns. In 2019, the first trial installation of Magnefast™ Ceramic Wear Panels was put in place.  

Fast forward to today:
✅ The trial chute is still in operation, five years on 
✅ Six chutes have now been fully converted to Magnefast™ 
✅ Shutdown durations reduced by 80% 
✅ Liner service life increased by ~500% 

The modular Magnefast™ system not only cuts downtime – it transforms planning, safety, and long-term maintenance efficiency. 

Magnefast™ continues to prove its value in one of the world’s toughest environments. Want to reduce downtime and boost liner performance at your site? Download the full case study below or contact our Wear Panels team today.