WAM Australia Introduces EXTRACURVE™ in DURASINT™ for High-Wear Pneumatic Conveying Applications

WAM Australia has expanded its pneumatic conveying portfolio with the launch of a new generation of EXTRACURVE™ pipe elbows manufactured in DURASINT™, an advanced engineering polymer developed to deliver superior wear resistance in highly abrasive bulk material handling applications.

Developed by the TOREX® Division, the new solution responds to a growing market need for more durable, lightweight and cost-efficient alternatives to conventional elbow technologies, particularly in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems handling aggressive powders and granulates. 

In many industrial plants, pipe elbows wear remains one of the most critical maintenance issues within pneumatic conveying lines. Premature erosion can lead to unplanned downtime, product loss, increased spare part consumption and higher total operating costs. The introduction of DURASINT™ addresses these challenges by combining advanced anti-abrasion properties with simplified installation and improved handling. 

Originally developed for the battery industry, DURASINT™ is a high-performance SINT® engineering polymer specifically designed for severe wear conditions. Applied to the proven EXTRACURVE™ elbow geometry, it provides a highly effective solution for conveying abrasive materials while preserving system efficiency over extended operating cycles. 

Designed to Reduce Wear and Total Cost of Ownership 

Compared with traditional mild steel elbows and standard polymer solutions, the new EXTRACURVE™ in DURASINT™ offers significantly enhanced wear resistance, making it particularly suitable for sectors such as:

  • battery materials
  • minerals and quarrying
  • cement and dry mortars
  • chemicals
  • foundry minerals
  • fertilisers
  • industrial powders  

Its lightweight construction offers a practical advantage over ceramic-lined steel elbows, simplifying transport, installation and replacement during maintenance shutdowns. For plant operators and OEMs, this translates into shorter intervention times, improved safety during handling and reduced labour costs. 

The solution has also been developed with retrofit flexibility in mind, enabling quick integration into existing dilute phase conveying systems without complex modifications. 

Technical Highlights 

The EXTRACURVE™ in DURASINT™ is designed for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems up to 1.5 bar, and is available in:

  • 3” and 4” sizes
  • operating temperature range from -20 °C to +70 °C
  • 75 and 82 Shore hardness options  

These configurations allow engineers to select the most suitable wear profile according to conveyed material characteristics and operating conditions. 

A Strategic Response to Market Demand 

The introduction of DURASINT™ reflects WAMGROUP’s broader strategy of delivering application-driven innovation focused on plant efficiency, lifecycle cost reduction and process reliability. 

As abrasive materials continue to place increasing demands on pneumatic conveying systems, the new EXTRACURVE™ provides a compelling alternative to ceramic-lined steel elbows by combining:

  • long service life
  • competitive acquisition cost
  • reduced maintenance frequency
  • faster availability from stock
  • improved ease of installation  

For end users, system designers and OEMs, this means higher conveying line availability and a measurable reduction in total cost of ownership. 

With this latest development, WAM Australia further strengthens its position as a technology partner for advanced bulk solids handling and pneumatic conveying solutions. 

The new EXTRACURVE™ in DURASINT™ is now available. 

For further technical information or application support, contact WAM Australia.