SURFACE GRINDING · UNDERGROUND SUPPORT

Mining.

Heat-treated grinding rods.
Machinery blanks and ground support.
Find product specifications and enquiry requirements by application.

Rod mill on a surface bench above a geological section with underground solid GFRP anchorage
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Grinding rods

Heat-treated grinding rods for rod mills. Specify material, diameter, length and mill duty when enquiring.

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Conceptual application study. Rock locally removed to reveal anchorage; not an installation design. Product studies use different scales. Steel self-drilling fittings and solid GFRP hardware belong to separate systems.

PRIMARY PRODUCT / GRINDING MEDIA

Heat-treated grinding
rods for rod mills.

JOTAIN supplies heat-treated grinding rods in a regular diameter range of Ø60–160 mm, straightened and cut to the ordered length. Grade, length and inspection are agreed for each order; not every grade is available in every diameter.

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Diameter & usable lengthStraightness & end conditionHardness, lot records & trial
Grinding-rod bundles with yellow-painted ends, JOTAIN product photograph
GRINDING RODS / PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPH

Order grinding rods or prepare a trial

For a rod order, review dimensions, material, inspection and purchasing documents. To investigate wear, breakage or bending, start with operating records and a trial plan. Select ground-support products and machinery blanks separately in this page’s product catalogue.

02 / PRODUCT LIBRARY

Mining products by application.

13 product types for grinding, rock reinforcement, advance support and machinery.

01

Grinding media

01 route

Grinding Rods ↗

Grinding rods
  • Heat-treated grinding rods with order-defined diameter, length and inspection.
02

Rock reinforcement

07 routes

Self-Drilling Bolts ↗

Bearing head
Bearing head
Coupling sleeve
Coupling sleeve
Sacrificial bit
Sacrificial bit
  • Hollow threaded bar with a drill bit, coupler and grouting connection.

Support selection and installation follow the purchaser’s engineering design and project acceptance requirements.

Selector study: illustrative steel bolt-head assembly only. It does not specify the complete anchorage or represent every bolt type below.

03

Heading & advance support

02 routes
04

Shaft, pin and machinery blanks

03 routes

Order and delivery sequence

01

Product & duty

Match the mill or project list.

02

Drawing review

Dimensions, ends and interfaces.

03

Inspection & records

Agree tests and acceptance.

04

Packing & delivery

Marking, protection and shipment.

03 / PROCUREMENT

Project specifications.

Start with the product: grinding rods, a machinery blank or a ground-support system. Send the mill data or approved drawing, then agree material, processing, inspection and delivery.

Grinding-rod inputs +

Mill size, feed, rod diameter and length, current consumption, bending or breakage, hardness test method, lot records and trial quantity.

Machinery & ground support +

For machinery: controlling section, loads, machining allowance and properties. For ground support: purchaser’s design, excavation sequence, anchorage, installation interfaces and acceptance.

Inspection & delivery evidence +

Agree test positions, dimensional checks, heat traceability, specified NDT, marking and protective packing.

Quality documents ↗

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Tell us the product and its intended use. Add drawings, quantity and destination when available.

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Application photo credits

Product specifications & inspection

Materials and order requirements

GRINDING RODS & MACHINERY MATERIALS

Confirm the Product Before the Grade

Finished grinding-rod requirements and machinery bar ranges are reviewed separately against the requirements of each order.

Heat-Treated Grinding Rods

42CrMoA, 40Cr, 65Mn and 50#; grade, delivery condition and dimensions confirmed per order

Regular family diameterØ60–160 mm
Supply LengthFixed length
Material properties and dimensions
Supply / Processing
Heat treatment, straightening, cutting, marking and packing
Delivery Condition
Heat treated; flat crack-free ends
Possible applications
Rod-mill duty with agreed hardness profile, impact balance and dimensional acceptance.
Application Limits
Agree HRC band, method and positions, diameter and tolerance, straightness measurement, lot sampling and any operating trial.

34CrNiMo6

Supply Diameter20–400 mm
Supply Length3–12 m
Material properties and dimensions
Standard
34CrNiMo6; verify any proposed SAE 4340 substitution
Supply / Processing
Hot rolled / forged / machined
Delivery Condition
QT or forged route
Possible applications
Candidate for heavy sections requiring higher hardenability and core toughness.
Application Limits
Use only when the OEM specification and property targets require it; section size and test location govern.

42CrMo4 / 4140

Supply Diameter20–400 mm
Supply Length3–12 m
Material properties and dimensions
Standard
42CrMo4 (ISO 683-2) / SAE 4140 (SAE J404)
Supply / Processing
Black / peeled / machined
Delivery Condition
QT or rough-machined
Possible applications
Candidate high-strength route for shafts, pins and heavy components.
Application Limits
Confirm product standard, property targets, test position, sampling and result documents. Cross-standard substitution requires verification.

40Cr

Supply Diameter20–300 mm
Supply Length3–12 m
Material properties and dimensions
Standard
40Cr; verify any proposed 41Cr4 or SCr440 substitution
Supply / Processing
Hot rolled / forged / machined
Delivery Condition
Heat-treated or machined blank
Possible applications
For 40Cr machinery stock, specify the product standard, diameter, delivery condition, required properties, test locations, sampling plan and records. Check these against the component’s loads, section size, fatigue and machining requirements.
Application Limits
Confirm product standard, property targets, test position, sampling and result documents. Cross-standard substitution requires verification.

Grinding-Rod & Machinery Order Basis

Finished, heat-treated grinding rods: 42CrMoA, 40Cr, 65Mn and 50#; published family diameter Ø60–160 mm. Confirm each grade-size combination, chemistry, heat treatment, acceptance and trial controls. No default hardness band is implied. 42CrMoA is not automatically equivalent to 4140 or 42CrMo4.

FRP and ground-support products require their own finished-product specifications, material identification, dimensions, head and connection requirements, installation procedure and project acceptance. The commercial steel-bar ranges above do not apply to them.

Product specifications and accessories

Specifications to Confirm

Grinding Rods

Specify the rod around the working mill.

JOTAIN supplies finished, heat-treated grinding rods in 42CrMoA, 40Cr, 65Mn and 50#. The published family diameter range is Ø60–160 mm. Grade, delivery condition and dimensions are confirmed per order; this does not imply that every grade is available in every family size. Straightening, fixed-length cutting, inspection, marking and export packing are reviewed against the actual rod-mill duty.

Supply
Heat-treated, straightened rods cut to the ordered length, with agreed end condition, identification and packing. Confirm diameter, tolerance, usable length and the mill’s handling limits.
Hardness
Agree the target band, scale and test method, surface and internal test positions where specified, sampling and heat-treatment lot uniformity. Hardness alone does not establish service life.
Mill duty
Provide feed characteristics, mill size and operating conditions, current rod material and size, consumption in kg/t, and any breakage, bending, spalling or tangling history.
Acceptance
Confirm straightness measurement and sampling, flat crack-free ends, surface condition, inspection records and trial quantity. Compare trials over matched operating conditions before assessing repeatability.
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Shaft & Pin Blanks

Review the core at the controlling section.

Shaft and pin blanks for heavy rotating and articulated machinery are supplied through the agreed bar or forging route. Diameter, heat-treatment response, cyclic load and impact duty determine the property review; the critical section must be represented by the agreed test location.

Supply
QT bar, peeled stock or rough-machined blanks with drawing-defined allowance.
Section
Confirm ruling diameter, core toughness, hardness profile, test position and the OEM property targets.
Inspection
Agree internal soundness, UT when specified, surface acceptance, straightness, end condition and dimensional reports.
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Tie & Fastener Bar

Control the thread-root fatigue zone.

Heat-treated alloy bar and prepared threaded material are reviewed for high-load machinery ties and fasteners. Material properties, preload, engagement and the thread-manufacturing route must suit the purchaser’s peak and cyclic loading requirements.

Supply
Heat-treated bar and thread-ready preparation or agreed end machining, with specified mechanical acceptance.
Interfaces
Thread standard and class, engagement, preload, thread roots, transition geometry and surface condition.
Next stage
Straightness, end condition, machining allowance, surface acceptance and UT where specified.
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Rough-Machined Parts

Check internal quality before finish machining.

Rough-machined heavy parts are prepared through a rolled or forged material route with agreed machining allowance. The OEM drawing defines the critical section, heat-treatment responsibility, datums and inspection stages before final machining.

Supply
Rolled or forged stock, rough machining and a drawing-specific dimensional report.
Before cutting
Resolve UT stage and acceptance, internal soundness and the heat-treatment condition at the critical section.
Allowance
Confirm datums, stock allowance, straightness and surface condition for the next machining or assembly operation.
Enquire About Rough-Machined Parts
Solid FRP Bolts

Match a solid tendon to the excavation sequence.

Solid FRP rock bolts provide a cuttable rod route for face reinforcement and ground support where later excavation is planned. The solid GFRP tendon is installed in a pre-drilled hole with the project-specified grout or resin system.

Rod
Confirm solid cross-section, profile, diameter, length and required tensile and head-assembly properties.
Installation
Agree hole geometry, grout or resin compatibility, cure requirements and installation equipment.
Mating parts
Match plate and nut material to the required cuttability, bearing surface and project acceptance.
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Hollow FRP Bolts

Use the hollow core for the agreed grouting route.

Hollow FRP rock bolts combine a cuttable GFRP tendon with an internal passage for grout. This product route uses a pre-drilled hole; self-drilling bolts are reviewed separately for their drilling and connection requirements.

Rod
Confirm outer and inner diameters, length, profile and the required rod and head-assembly acceptance.
Grouting
Agree grout compatibility, injection connection, sealing and the specified installation procedure.
Mating parts
Confirm plate, nut and any extension interface, including the required cuttability and bearing arrangement.
Enquire About Hollow FRP Bolts
Self-Drilling Bolts

Coordinate the bar, drill bit and grout path.

A self-drilling hollow rock-bolt route combines a threaded hollow bar, drill bit and grout passage. The ground conditions and installation equipment govern selection, including where a pre-drilled hole cannot remain open for conventional insertion.

Bar
Confirm the specified steel or FRP route, outer and inner diameters, thread form and section lengths.
Interfaces
Review drill-bit type, coupling engagement, injection connection, bearing plate and nut against the installation method.
Acceptance
Specify ground conditions, grout procedure, required support properties, protection and installation or pull-test records.
Enquire About Self-Drilling Bolts
Expandable Bolts

Match expansion to the borehole and ground.

Expandable friction bolts use a formed steel tube that expands against the borehole wall when installed with high-pressure water. This route is reviewed for roof and wall support with hole dimensions, installation equipment and ground conditions specified together.

Tube
Confirm profile, finished length, end fittings, corrosion protection and the required acceptance.
Installation
Agree hole size and condition, expansion equipment and the supplier-approved installation procedure.
Verification
Specify installation records, inspection and project-required pull testing. Capacity is confirmed for the selected product and ground conditions.
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Combination Bolts

Specify the complete anchorage arrangement.

Combination rock bolts are reviewed as steel or FRP product configurations against the excavation sequence. Specify the intended initial anchorage and subsequent bonding or grouting arrangement, together with cuttability and protection requirements where applicable.

Configuration
State the selected steel or FRP route, rod, sleeve or pipe, anchorage head and any grout passage. These are alternative configurations, not an assumed steel–FRP hybrid.
Sequence
Confirm immediate-support requirements, later grouting, temporary or permanent duty and the approved installation method.
Interfaces
Review plate, nut, connection fit, corrosion protection and project-required system verification.
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Mechanical Rock Bolts

Review the rod and expansion head together.

Mechanical rock-bolt assemblies combine a load-bearing rod with a matched expansion head. The accepted drawing and ground conditions govern the rod, head geometry, hole size and installation requirements.

Assembly
Confirm rod material and profile, expansion shell and cone, head connection, bearing plate and nut.
Installation
Specify borehole diameter and straightness, rock condition, tensioning method and the approved setting procedure.
Verification
Confirm engagement, installed load or testing requirements, corrosion protection and any subsequent grouting. Product ratings and installation acceptance are agreed for the selected assembly.
Enquire About Mechanical Rock Bolts
Bail Anchors

Confirm the head and its mating hardware.

Bail-type mechanical anchors are reviewed with the specified rod and mating hardware. The setting arrangement, hole geometry and ground conditions control selection; the supplied head configuration must match the approved installation procedure.

Head
Confirm shell or wedge configuration, rod diameter, thread connection and the required load basis.
Hardware
Match the bearing plate, nut and washer arrangement to the head and rod.
Installation
Confirm the setting and tensioning method, grout-tube arrangement if specified, and project-required inspection or pull testing.
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Lattice Girders

Match the frame to the excavation geometry.

Lattice girders are three-dimensional steel frames for tunnel and heading support. Main bars, secondary bars, stiffeners and connection details are reviewed against the purchaser’s support design and excavation profile.

Geometry
Confirm radius, frame section, segment lengths, spacing and erection tolerance.
Connections
Specify connection plates, footplates, joints and the interface with the surrounding support or lining.
Supply
Agree material, fabrication and weld requirements, dimensional checks, marking and delivery sequence.
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Umbrella Pipes

Coordinate the canopy and installation sequence.

Umbrella or forepoling pipes form an advance support canopy ahead of a tunnel or heading. Pipe sections, joints and installation geometry are reviewed for the specified ground conditions and excavation sequence.

Pipes
Confirm diameter, wall thickness, section length, steel specification and connection details.
Layout
Specify installation angle, pipe spacing, overlap, canopy length and drilling equipment interfaces.
Acceptance
Agree joint fit, straightness, grouting details where specified, corrosion protection and inspection records.
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Mill requirements, supply scope and operating conditions

GRINDING ROD ORDER CHECKLIST

Start with Your Rod-Mill Requirements

Define the delivered rod, the heat-treatment result and the trial conditions before quotation.

01 / PROJECT CHECKLIST

Rod Size & Mill Fit

Confirm finished diameter, tolerance, ordered length, mill dimensions, charging and handling constraints, straightness and end condition.

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02 / PROJECT CHECKLIST

Hardness & Lot Control

Agree material, hardness band, test method and positions, sampling, heat-treatment records and the balance between wear and impact resistance.

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03 / PROJECT CHECKLIST

Controlled Mill Trial

Record feed and operating duty, current consumption in kg/t, breakage and bending. Compare matching operating periods and agree the inspection and trial quantity.

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  1. Mill Duty & Rod Size
  2. Material & Heat Treatment
  3. Inspection Agreement
  4. Trial Batch & Records
  5. Packing & Delivery
Cutaway concept of loose rods and ore inside a rod mill, with the shell, liner and supporting bearings

SUPPLY SCOPE

Grinding-rod supply and
purchaser responsibilities.

JOTAIN supplies heat-treated grinding rods, machinery material and prepared components, with ground-support products reviewed against the purchaser’s mine and project specifications.

Our scope
Confirm product form, material and condition, dimensions, end preparation, ordered testing, traceability, packing and delivery. Grinding-rod supply includes heat treatment, straightening and fixed-length cutting.
Purchaser
Define mill and machinery design, operating duty, OEM requirements, ground-support design, installation and the acceptance basis for each product.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ACCEPTANCE

Balance Hardness, Toughness & Section Size

The actual failure mode and working conditions guide the product and material review.

01

Failure Mode

Abrasion, impact, fatigue or combined duty

02

Section

Hardenability and core properties

03

Geometry

Straightness, ends, allowance and fit

04

Verification

Hardness profile, properties and integrity

Product specifications

Review the Conditions Behind the Specification

Choose the product page for its own supply and acceptance requirements: rod-mill media, shaft and pin blanks, and ground-support systems are reviewed separately.

01 / STEEL COMPONENTS

Wear & Impact

Review damage alongside the hardness result

For grinding rods, abrasive wear, impact severity, breakage and spalling history must be considered together. A hardness reading at one location does not fully characterise the rod or predict mill performance.

Mill inputs
Feed, mill duty, current rod material and dimensions, consumption, breakage, bending and replacement practice.
Acceptance
Target hardness and profile, heat-treatment consistency, toughness, straightness and end condition.
02 / STEEL COMPONENTS

Section & Fatigue

Represent the critical section and thread root

For shafts, pins and heavy parts, diameter and geometry affect heat-treatment response and core properties. Threaded machine parts additionally require preload, engagement and thread-root review.

Properties
Section hardenability, core toughness, hardness profile, cyclic and impact demand.
Interfaces
Thread manufacture, transition geometry, surface condition, machining allowance and assembly fit.
03 / STEEL COMPONENTS

Manufacturing & Ground Support

Confirm the next operation and installation route

Specify the inspection stage before further machining or installation. For rock bolts and heading support, the purchaser’s ground model and installation design define the selected product and required verification.

Machinery
UT stage and acceptance, surface condition, datum strategy, machining allowance and dimensions.
Support
Hole or excavation geometry, anchorage, grout or expansion method, protection and project-required installation tests.

Thread profiles are illustrative; verify dimensions and connection compatibility against the supplied system drawing.

Processing, inspection and delivery

STEEL PROCESSING & DELIVERY

From the Agreed Route to the Delivered Rod

Processing follows the selected steel product and order.

  1. 01

    Approved Bar or Forging

  2. 02

    Heat Treatment

  3. 03

    Straightening & Cutting

  4. 04

    Peeling or Rough Machining

  5. 05

    Hardness & Integrity Checks

  6. 06

    End Protection & Packing

INSPECTION & RECORDS

Confirm Inspection
Before Production.

Before production, agree test positions, acceptance, inspection timing, marking and release records for the selected product.

Material-analysis equipment and inspection in a laboratory
Inspection items

Grinding-Rod Control

Hardness target and profile, heat-treatment and lot records, straightness, length, surface and end condition.

Load-Bearing Properties

Tensile properties, impact tests when specified and acceptance criteria appropriate to the section size of machinery parts.

Integrity & Geometry

UT when specified, surface acceptance, machining allowance and dimensions; product-specific support inspection and installation records.

Order standards and documents

REFERENCE & ORDER BASIS

Standards for Your Order

Use the approved drawings, project specification, inspection plan and stated editions of the standards.

ISO 683-2

Technical delivery context for alloy steels used in quenched-and-tempered machine parts.

Open Reference
ISO 6336-1

Gear load-capacity design context where the OEM supplies gear-related duty inputs; not a grinding-rod or rock-bolt material approval.

Open Reference

ACCESSORIES

Mechanical rock-bolt heads and accessories

Connection, anchorage, installation and protection components matched to your project list.

Confirm the complete mechanical anchor head and mating hardware against the selected rod, hole geometry and installation procedure.

01

Anchor Heads & Accessories

MATCHED EXPANSION ASSEMBLY

Head assembly and specified accessories corresponding to the mechanical rock-bolt route. Confirm the actual model, shell, cone, rod connection, plate, nut and washer configuration.

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