What is Alderox Canada, Inc’s MRA™ product?
MRA™ (Mining Release Agent) is a non-stick release agent that is 100% environmentally friendly and eliminates deadbed (a.k.a. carry-back) from occurring whether due to high moisture content, freezing, ore characteristics, or other reasons.
What is deadbed (a.k.a. carry-back)?
Deadbed is unwanted ore accumulation in production equipment that inhibits equipment from performing at full capacity. Deadbed robs mining equipment of full payload potential. For example, a 240 ton truck with deadbed will only dump 230 tons per cycle as opposed to 240 tons per cycle. Overtime, this lost tonnage can be very costly!
Where can MRA™ be used?
It is used mostly in haul truck beds and rail cars to eliminate deadbed from building up and hence, increase productivity. Other applications include but are not limited to vehicle undercarriages, chutes, loading pockets, skips, conveyor belts, loader buckets, etc.
What surfaces will MRA™ work on?
Metal, Wood, Rubber
What productivity increases have been experienced at mines?
Productivity increases of up to 20% have been experienced. It all depends on the amount of deadbed that the mine equipment has built up without using MRA™.
What is the freezing temperature for MRA™?
MRA™ will freeze at -20C but will thicken at 0C. If your mine experiences occasional temperatures below 0C, we would need to design special applicator systems. See question below.
Will MRA™ work in cold temperatures?
Yes, as long as the product is sprayed warm, it will work on cold surfaces. Alderox Canada, Inc. designs and fabricates applicator systems that will accommodate the cold (in excess of -40C) with heated pipes, re-circulating pumps, coils in container, etc.
How should we evaluate the cost of MRA™ against other release agents?
Evaluate your cost per ton of material, as opposed to cost per gal of product. Also, evaluate what benefits you will gain in production from using MRA™ versus the cost of the product. Alderox Canada, Inc. can provide payback and/or operational cost savings calculations for interested parties.
Can MRA™ be diluted?
No. MRA™ contains a natural oil base and therefore, does not need to be diluted. Since MRA™ is not water or ethanol based as other release agents are, there is no evaporation.
Will MRA™ affect my downstream processing circuit?
To date, all the mines that we have online do not experience any problems with their process (recovery, grade, precipitation size, etc.). We do, however, offer the option of releasing our ingredients to the Chief Engineer of a Processing Plant/Mill following the signing of a Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
Does MRA™ contain any carcinogens or reproductive hazards?
No. Alderox Canada, Inc. follows strict environmental guidelines in accordance with its Eco-Logo Certification.
How can I get started with MRA™ Mining?
Visit our Getting Started page or contact us at or 1-949-542-7440 and we’ll be happy to schedule something with you!
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