Mining & Resources

The mining and resources industries provide perfect examples of the advantages of the Mapress stainless steel pressfit system.

Plants work around the clock and shut down time is expensive. The Mapress Press fitting system allows fast maintenance and repairs – and that means less expense.

At Anglo Coal’s Dawson mine in Qld, Mapress is used in conveying compressed air and washing water because of its strength, durability and ease of repair. A coal plant is literally driven by compressed air. If the worst happens, and a truck or heavy loader accidentally damages an air pipe, the plant goes down. With Mapress it’s easy and quick to repair. And in an industry where down time costs big money, it’s a huge incentive to invest in the best.

At Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelters in Boyne Island, Qld, fumes and fierce temperatures are the problem. Stainless steel piping can withstand incredible heat and that’s why they use Mapress. But there’s another, equally important advantage. In a smelter, for safety reasons, it’s impossible to weld. The Mapress pressfitting tool eliminates the need for welding – and needs no special expertise to use. Pipes are joined – permanently – in minutes.

Some of Australia’s biggest resource companies use Mapress, supplied by Blucher Australia. They include BHP Biliton, Alcoa and BP.