The DOMITE group of products, supplied and implemented by VORAX, consists of a high-abrasion and impact-resistant material engineered for extreme wear conditions in industries such as mining, cement production, quarrying, and material processing. Developed by Canadian Domite Wear Technology Inc., DOMITE products significantly advance wear-resistant materials for heavy industries. It features a wear-resistant layer that is metallurgically bonded to a mild steel backing plate, combining exceptional hardness with structural flexibility. The wear-resistant layer at 63 HRC hardness (700 HB), boasts a dense distribution of primary chromium carbides for high abrasion resistance. This carbide reinforcement ensures that DOMITE endures prolonged exposure to high-stress environments, significantly outperforming hardened steel wear components. Compared to conventional hardfacing, DOMITE provides a greater ratio of wear-resistant material to support backing, maximizing durability and effectiveness in high-wear applications. The mild steel backing enhances impact absorption and accommodates various installation methods, including welding, bolting, and mechanical fastening.
The primary advantage of DOMITE is its extended service life, which reduces the need for replacements in wear areas. The superior abrasion resistance guarantees long-term performance in high-impact applications, including bucket liners, grizzly bars, and crusher wear plates. Unlike hardfacing, which can suffer from inconsistent carbide distribution and thin wear-resistant layers, DOMITE provides a uniform and controlled wear surface, ensuring predictable and gradual wear patterns. DOMITE's low coefficient of friction limits material hang-up, improving efficiency in bulk material handling systems and reducing energy consumption. DOMITE minimizes maintenance costs and operational downtime thanks to its excellent durability, boosting productivity in heavy-duty applications. Field studies indicate that DOMITE components provide up to 10 times longer wear life than conventional steel products, greatly enhancing cost-effectiveness.
Over the decades, the DOMITE product line has continuously evolved through advancements in metallurgy, manufacturing techniques, and application engineering to meet the changing demands of mining, material handling, and industrial processing. Introducing customizable shapes, sizes, and alloy variations has broadened its utility across various environments, optimizing performance for specific wear conditions. Today, DOMITE is recognized globally as a premium wear protection solution, backed by decades of field testing and ongoing material innovations.
DOMITE products are available in various shapes and sizes, specifically designed to provide wear protection in high-abrasion environments across various applications and industries. The product line features, among other and custom products, DOMITE chocky bars and wafer strips, DOMITE buttons, octagons and donuts/bolt protectors, DOMITE knife edges, hammer tips and inserts for shredding & grinding applications, and DOMITE skid bars, wear plates and wear bars and blocks.
Standard DOMITE products boast a wear-resistant surface with a mild steel backing plate. Thickness variations range from 5 mm to over 100 mm for the wear-resistant layer of uniform hardness of 63 HRC, whereas the mild steel backing thickness varies between 3 mm and 25 mm depending on application needs. Custom and irregular shapes can be produced to meet specialized wear protection requirements. The option for custom-made components allows DOMITE to be suited for unique applications such as mixing paddles, augers, and screw conveyors.
DOMITE products can be machined, cut, and formed to fit contoured surfaces, offering flexibility in complex installations. For example, chocky bars can be cut into smaller sections and curved to match specific wear surfaces, reducing material waste and enhancing fit. Various attachment methods ensure secure installation, including welding, bolting, stud welding, and mechanical fastening. The mild steel backing plate facilitates easy welding, eliminating the need for pre- and post-weld treatments. Cast-in bolt holes provide quick and reliable fastening in high-vibration environments.
The low coefficient of friction of DOMITE components minimizes material hang-up, improving efficiency in bulk material transfer applications like conveyors and chutes. This combination of customizable dimensions, secure attachment methods, and efficient wear performance ensures that DOMITE products deliver durable and adaptable wear solutions across various industrial applications. Customizing thickness, shape, and attachment methods further enhances its versatility, allowing VORAX engineers to design wear solutions tailored to specific operational challenges. As a result, DOMITE remains a preferred wear protection in demanding industries where equipment longevity and operational efficiency are crucial.
VORAX has implemented DOMITE in various industrial environments. Field studies in iron ore processing have shown that DOMITE wear liners extend equipment life by millions of tons of throughput, significantly reducing downtime for replacements. In extreme conditions, such as high-temperature processing plants and corrosive environments, the metallurgical properties of DOMITE ensure consistent performance without rapid degradation. Across industries, DOMITE products have resulted in reductions in maintenance costs, increased production efficiency, and enhanced equipment longevity, making it a vital solution for heavy-duty wear protection applications.
Among the most effective VORAX applications utilizing DOMITE wear-resistant products are: