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Protect your investment and enhance operational efficiency on construction sites with our Heavy-Duty Bi-Metal Lip Shrouds. Designed specifically for the rigors of construction equipment like excavators, backhoes, and loaders, these shrouds shield the vulnerable bucket lip from rapid wear caused by abrasive soils, sand, gravel, and demolition debris. Utilizing advanced bi-metallic technology, a layer of high-chromium cast iron or martensitic white iron is metallurgically bonded to a structural steel backing plate through a controlled casting process. This delivers exceptional abrasion resistance where it contacts the ground while maintaining the structural integrity needed to withstand impacts and heavy loading, drastically extending bucket life and reducing maintenance frequency.
Targeted Wear Protection:Hardened alloy wear bar (HRc 60-65) precisely positioned on the lip edge and high-wear zones, absorbing direct abrasion.
Robust Steel Backing:Provides essential structural support, impact resistance, and weldability to the bucket lip structure.
Seamless Metallurgical Bond:Ensures the wear material cannot delaminate or break off under operational stresses, offering reliable, long-lasting protection.
Easy Installation:Designed for straightforward welding onto new buckets or as replacements for worn shrouds on existing equipment.
Multiple Configurations:Available in various lengths, thicknesses, and profiles (e.g., flat, hooked, beveled) to suit different bucket types and applications.
Reduced Operating Costs:Significantly prolongs bucket lip life, minimizes repair downtime, and protects the underlying bucket structure, offering a high return on investment.
Excavator and backhoe loader bucket lips (general digging, trenching, material handling).
Wheel loader and skid-steer loader bucket lips (loading aggregates, topsoil, demolition rubble).
Bulldozer blade cutting edges (supplementary wear protection).
Dredging buckets and clamshells.
Scrap handling and demolition grapple wear plates.
Any construction equipment bucket exposed to abrasive wear.
Q: Why use bi-metal shrouds instead of just welding hardfacing onto the bucket lip?
A: Bi-metal shrouds offer a thicker, more consistent, and optimally placed layer of wear material compared to hardfacing. They eliminate the risk of heat distortion or cracking on the bucket lip caused by extensive welding. The bond is also more reliable against spalling.
Q: Can I install these shrouds myself?
A: Yes, installation typically involves welding the steel backing plate directly onto the bucket lip. Standard welding procedures for mild or low-alloy steel apply. Ensure good penetration for a secure fit.
Q: How much longer will my bucket lip last with bi-metal shrouds?
A: Lifespan extension varies based on material abrasiveness and operating conditions, but typically ranges from 2 to 5 times longer than an unprotected lip or one with standard weld-on wear bars.
Q: Are these shrouds suitable for rocky conditions?
A: Yes, the combination of hardness and the impact resistance provided by the steel backing makes them well-suited for rocky soils and conditions involving moderate impact alongside abrasion.
Q: Do you offer custom-shaped shrouds for non-standard buckets?
A: Many manufacturers provide custom fabrication services based on your bucket lip profile or existing worn shroud samples.
