APEX ETG supports companies in heavy industries reach their ESG by offering sustainable reclamation alternatives and R&D collaboration opportunities. Refurbishing, reinforcing and repairing wear parts damaged by friction, impact, corrosion with refined hard-facing processes minimising waste, reduces downtime, costs and is a sustainable approach for businesses.
Mining, one of our focus markets, has a crucial role in supporting rising living standards and the transition to a low carbon economy. As an extractive industry, mining faces scrutiny. In response, mining companies are increasingly setting climate change targets, including committing to ‘Net Zero’ emissions by 2050. But to get there will require innovation in a traditionally conservative industry. APEX ETG is actively working with mining equipment OEM’s to research, develop, test and analyse real world innovations in the field. Advanced and sustainable laser cladding hard-facing processes improve onsite extraction efficiencies by reducing weight with streamlined design with less moving parts, reducing consumption of fuel, and increasing excavator heaped capacity.
Our technology is built for performance. By reclaiming and enhancing critical components, we help reduce downtime, extend service life, and improve equipment productivity — all with faster, more efficient turnaround times than conventional methods.
APEX ETG’s collaborative R&D efforts with OEM’s and service providers is aiding the mining, mineral processing and a range of industries move towards sustainable practices with laser clad hard-facing on excavators, screens, crushing, wear parts and many more applications. We’re excited to be working on new lines of business services that we hope will further support our clients, contribute to the community, and enable a just and fair transition to a cleaner global economy.
Implement refurbish, repair and remanufacture strategies. Restore components to original condition or better, fitting perfectly into waste hierarchy models and ESG frameworks.
Heavy industries face mounting pressure to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. APEX ETG’s sustainable repair solutions help achieve these targets through the circular economy principles of refurbish, repair and remanufacture. Our laser cladding process extends component life, dramatically reducing the need for new part production and associated emissions. By restoring rather than replacing, we minimise waste generation, conserve raw materials, and reduce energy consumption. With lower energy requirements than traditional repair methods, our process supports your ESG goals while improving your bottom line through reduced maintenance costs.
Laser cladding can significantly extend component service life by up to 100% when compared to standard parts performance.
This dramatic improvement comes from the mechanical properties of high-performance alloys applied to the surface and from the metallurgically bonded protective coating, keeping your critical equipment operational longer.
High-speed laser cladding (HSLC) delivers productivity gains of up to 300% over traditional coating methods. The combination of faster scanning speeds and minimal post-processing requirements means your components are back in service sooner with better performance.
Our laser cladding turnaround time average over the last 3 years is 10 working days. Depending on the component overall dimensions and weight our team will collaborate with you to design an efficient repair process.
Targeted material deposition through laser cladding achieves 10-20% weight reduction in aerospace and automotive applications. This precision approach eliminates bulky protective coatings while maintaining superior protection, improving both energy efficiency and overall performance.
Laser cladding can help optimise the following mechanical properties:
Hardness, Wear Resistance, Corrosion Resistance, Fatigue Strength, Toughness, Thermal Stability and Bond Strength.
Get in touch for a free consultation with one of our experienced team members. APEX ETG has all of your application needs covered.
