Luoyang, Henan. A foundry, not a trading desk.
Thirty years of continuous casting since 1992. 18,000 tonnes annual capacity. ISO 9001:2015 certified. SSAB Hardox Wear Parts Center.
From a single furnace to a global wear-parts partner
Founded in 1992 in Luoyang, Henan — China’s ancient capital of metallurgy — Luoyang Zhili New Materials Co., Ltd. began as Songshan Steelmaking Plant, casting small ball mill liners for local mines. Over three decades, we grew from a single-furnace workshop into an 18,000-tonne-per-year modern foundry serving quarry, mining, cement, and recycling operations across 37+ countries.
Today, under the ZHILI® WEARPARTS brand, our product range spans hammer crusher hammers, HSI blow bars, jaw plates, cone mantles and concaves, vertical roller mill castings, cement mill liners, roller press wear parts, heat-resistant castings and grinding balls. Our proprietary Ceramic Composite Matrix Reinforcement Technology — achieving atomic-level metal-ceramic bonding — delivers twice the hardness of standard Mn18Cr2 at ambient temperature, with minimal degradation even under extreme heat.
In 2017, SSAB appointed us as an official Hardox® Wear Parts Center, recognizing our technical standards in welding and processing. Combined with our Duroxite® hardfacing overlay capability and 5 invention patents, we deliver wear solutions engineered for your specific rock type, feed size, and throughput targets. Every part leaving our Luoyang factory carries full material traceability, inspection reports, and a workmanship warranty.
Milestones
- 1992
1992
Company founded as Songshan Steelmaking Plant. Initial focus on small ball mill liners.
- 2006
2006
Successfully developed bimetallic composite hammer — China’s first domestic manufacturer. 2–3× the wear life of standard manganese.
- 2010
2010
Officially expanded into overseas markets. Long-term cooperation with POSCO Steel and CEMEX Cement.
- 2011
2011
Awarded "Top 100 Suppliers for China’s Cement Industry".
- 2013
2013
Became official wear-parts supplier for Lafarge, the world’s #1 cement group.
- 2017
2017
Obtained official Hardox® authorization from SSAB. Appointed as Hardox Wear Parts Service Center.
- 2019
2019
Expanded production capacity. Established Yunnan branch factory to shorten delivery times for southern markets.
- 2020
2020
Ceramic metal composite product line launched. Applied to hammer heads, blow bars, and grinding rollers.
- 2023
2023
Developed proprietary Ceramic Composite Matrix Reinforcement Technology — achieving atomic-level metal-ceramic bonding with 2× hardness of Mn18Cr2.
- 2024
2024
Passed ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification by international body GICG.
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY
Ceramic Composite Matrix Reinforcement
Atomic-level metal-ceramic bonding. Twice the hardness. Built for extreme conditions.
Our proprietary ceramic composite process achieves true atomic-level bonding between metal and ceramic phases. Unlike conventional insert methods that rely on mechanical interlocking, this creates a unified composite structure where ceramic particles are metallurgically bonded within the metal matrix — delivering exceptional wear resistance even under the most severe working conditions.
2×
Hardness vs. Mn18Cr2 (ambient)
Minimal
Hardness loss at high temperature
Up to 3×
Service life vs. standard alloys
Applied to: hammer heads, blow bars, grinding rollers, jaw plates, mantles, concaves, and vertical mill components.
How we cast
Every casting follows a rigorous 6-step process from raw material to finished part.
Smelting & Raw Materials
Scrap steel and alloys melted at 1580°C in medium-frequency induction furnace.
Mold Making
Precision sand molds built from OEM patterns or customer drawings. Tolerance ±0.5mm.
Molten Metal Pouring
Vacuum-assisted pouring ensures uniform fill. Every heat logged with spectrometer data.
Heat Treatment
Quenching and tempering to achieve target hardness. Mn13Cr2 work-hardens to 550 HBW.
CNC Machining
Precision machining to final dimensions. Surface finish Ra 3.2–6.3 μm.
Composition Testing
Spectrometer, hardness, UT flaw detection and metallographic analysis before shipment.
9 inspection systems. Every part verified.
Spectrum Analyzer
Every heat verified for chemical composition before pouring
Metallographic Microscope
Microstructure analysis for grain size and phase distribution
Pendulum Impact Tester
Impact toughness testing (AK values) per batch
Tensile Testing Machine
Yield strength and elongation verification
Benchtop Hardness Tester
Batch-by-batch hardness records (HRC/HBW)
3D Scanner
Dimensional accuracy verification against OEM specs
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
Internal defect detection before shipment
Magnetic Particle Tester
Surface and near-surface crack detection
Portable Spectrometer
On-site material verification for incoming/outgoing inspection
Three decades. One foundry. Zero shortcuts.
Founded in 1992, our foundry started with one principle: cast every part as if we were using it ourselves. That principle hasn't changed. Today we operate three casting lines — resin sand, lost foam, and iron mold sand coating — with advanced processes including argon refining, composite inlaying, additive overlay welding, and isothermal heat treatment.
Every heat is verified by spectrometer before pouring. Every batch carries full traceability records. Every shipment leaves with documentation you can actually show your quality team — chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment records, and dimensional inspection.
SSAB AUTHORIZED
Hardox® Wear Parts Center
Officially appointed by SSAB (Sweden) since 2017. Quality traceable through SSAB official channels.
Hardox® Advantages
- SSAB official authorization as welding wear-resisting products processing center
- Quality inspection reports for all Hardox® steel plates — traceable via SSAB official channels
- 11 kinds of Hardox® wear-resistant plate series for different working conditions
- Processing technology with SSAB official technical support and guidance
Duroxite® Hardfacing Overlay
- Extended service life under extreme wear conditions
- Equipment becomes extremely wear-resistant — increasing efficiency and reducing cost
- Manufactured by SSAB with world-leading metallurgical expertise
- Resists sliding wear, abrasion, high heat, metal-to-metal contact, and erosion
Applications: crusher, sieve plate, feeder, hopper, hoist, blade plate, conveyor, bucket, cutter plate, gear, sprocket, and custom wear solutions.
FACTORY TOURS & INSPECTION
We don't just ship samples. We show you the foundry.
This is how a Spanish cement plant buyer verified his first order. He flew to Luoyang, walked our sand-casting floor, inspected the material test certificates, and watched his own crusher hammer heads come out of the water-toughening quench before they ever touched a pallet.
Every order we ship starts with this same level of visibility. You can see the alloy melt, the heat treatment, the hardness testing, and the packaging — before you commit.
- On-site casting and heat-treatment walkthrough
- Real-time chemistry and hardness verification
- Inspect your own parts before shipment
- Meet the metallurgist who signs your cert
Certifications & compliance
Available on request. Download certificate samples or contact us for complete documentation.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified by GICG (GB/T19001-2016/ISO9001:2015). Achieved in 2024 through international audit body — ensuring consistent process control across all production lines.
Hardox® Authorized
Official Hardox® Wear Parts Center appointed by SSAB (Sweden) since 2017. Quality inspection reports for all Hardox® steel plates, fully traceable via SSAB official channels.
Invention Patents
5 invention patents including ceramic particle reinforced bimetallic hammer head, lost foam casting process, and ceramic composite matrix reinforcement technology.
Material Certificate
Chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment records, and dimensional inspection report with every shipment.
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Patent Numbers
Trusted by cement & steel producers worldwide
Wear parts running in operating plants across Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Key partnerships include Lafarge, CEMEX, POSCO, and TATA — trusted by the world’s largest cement and steel groups.
Products exported to 37+ countries across four global regions
Trusted in operating plants across Europe.
Real data from real quarries and cement plants. Not laboratory estimates.
Ceramic composite blow bars
Basalt quarry. Replaced high chrome in secondary impactor. 3× service life over 12 months.
3× service lifeCone mantle vs. Magotteaux
Side-by-side in Sandvik CH440 circuit. Equal wear rate at 30% lower cost per ton.
−30% cost/tonMn13Cr2 jaw plates
18+ months in Metso C110 primary jaw. Zero premature failures. Repeat order.
18 months+GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS & FACTORY VISITS
We meet clients where the industry gathers.
ZL is not just a crusher parts supplier you find online. Our team travels to mining, cement, and aggregate exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas to talk directly with plant managers and maintenance engineers — source direct from our foundry with no middleman.
Face-to-face matters when you are choosing a crusher wear parts manufacturer. You see our full crusher wear parts range. You meet our metallurgy team. You ask casting process and alloy composition questions in person.
- Mining exhibitions
- Cement conferences
- Aggregate trade shows
- Factory open days / Foundry tours
Global reach. Side by side.
Our team works side by side with customers on-site — from Latin America to Southeast Asia, from the Middle East to Europe. We survey working conditions, recommend optimal alloys, and monitor wear performance in the field.
Europe
CEMEX, LafargeHolcim, Heidelberg Cement, and major quarry operations across Germany, Romania, Turkey, and beyond.
Latin America
On-site partnerships with CEMEX Mexico, Cementos Fortaleza, Unacem Cement, Yura Cement, and Cemento INKA.
Middle East & Africa
Active in Egypt (CEMEX, MISR Cement Group), Jordan (Manaseer Group), and Turkey (OYAK Cimento).
Asia-Pacific
Long-term partnerships with TATA Steel, POSCO, TITAN Cement, and regional producers. Yunnan branch for faster southern delivery.
Shipping & logistics FOB Shanghai. CIF, CFR, DDP, and DAP to any global port. Express samples via DHL/FedEx (3–5 business days). Sea freight in 20ft/40ft containers with full documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading, and insurance certificate.
Not in the catalog? That’s what the foundry is for.
From a single wear part to a full production run — if the machine exists, we cast it.
OEM stopped making it?
A PDF, a CAD file, or just the crusher model and part number. We rebuild the pattern and cast a perfect match — even for machines discontinued 20 years ago.
Local supplier says 12 weeks?
We pour on our own schedule — not someone else’s. Direct foundry means no middleman waiting. Pattern to delivery in as fast as 2 weeks for urgent orders.
Complex geometry, others passed?
15-tonne single pour. Any alloy — Hadfield manganese, Ni-Hard, Cr-Mo, tool steels. Pattern built in-house, machined on 5-axis CNC to ±0.1 mm.
48-hour feasibility response. No minimum order.
Crusher wear parts FAQ
Common questions from procurement teams, plant managers, and maintenance engineers.
What materials are available for crusher wear parts?
How do I confirm a part fits my crusher?
What is the typical lead time?
What is your minimum order quantity?
Do you ship to my country?
What certifications do you hold?
Can you produce custom parts from our drawings?
How do I get a quotation?
Every casting carries our guarantee.
Manufacturing defect? We replace it — at our cost. Inspection reports and material certificates with every shipment.
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