Fiber Shotcrete Reinforcement for Mining | BarChip
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Corrosion Free Ground Support. Low Carbon, Low Cost, Superior Toughness.

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Safety First: Protecting Lives Underground

In the mining industry, safety is paramount. When used in a mechanised ground support operation, BarChip macro synthetic fibres help ensure that no worker needs to operate under unsupported ground.
  • Eliminates Exposure to Risk: Enables remote application of ground support, protecting workers from hazardous environments.
  • Rapid Ground Support: Reduces the time required to stabilise new excavations, ensuring safer working conditions sooner.
  • Protects from Rock Fall: Fibre reinforced shotcrete prevents rock fall that can occur with mesh based reinforcement systems.

Corrosion Free – Durability You Can Depend On

BarChip fibres are corrosion free and therefore the ideal choice for mining infrastructure subjected to extreme conditions. BarChip fibres are engineered to extend the lifespan of reinforced concrete structures.
  • Corrosion Free Performance: Ensures long term structural safety in corrosive mine environments.
  • Enhanced Durability: High resistance to water ingress and chemical exposure.
  • No Loss of Cross Section: Unlike steel reinforcement, BarChip fibres do not corrode, even when cracks occur, ensuring the full structural capacity of the concrete is maintained over its lifespan.

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Trusted by the World’s Biggest Miners

For three decades, BarChip has been the trusted fibre in the mining industry, selected by the world’s largest and most respected mining companies for its proven performance and reliability in the most demanding conditions.

BarChip Has Been the Trusted Fibre for Mining Ground Support for 30 Years.

Low Carbon Concrete Reinforcement

BarChip is a low carbon reinforcement solution, aligning with the industry’s shift toward sustainable construction. By replacing traditional steel, BarChip macro synthetic fibres deliver positive sustainability outcomes for suppliers, asset owners, workers and the community.
  • Lowering the direct carbon footprint of reinforcement.
  • Minimising the Volume of Concrete and Shotcrete Needed
  • Reducing Material Transport and Site Deliveries
  • Shortening Construction Timelines
  • Decreasing Maintenance Requirements
BarChip fibres are fully supported by independently verified Environmental Product Declarations.
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BarChip is the World’s #1 Shotcrete Fibre.

Unmatched Toughness for Demanding Applications

BarChip macro synthetic fibres deliver world leading toughness and ductility, ensuring long term performance in the most challenging mining conditions.
  • Superior Ductility: Delivers reliable structural performance over decades, even under significant deformations.
  • Proven Track Record: For nearly 30 years, BarChip has reinforced mining projects across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australasia, with proven durability and reliability.
  • Long Term Performance: Provides consistent toughness over decades, even in harsh environments.

Fewer Maintenance Closures, Increased Production

Maintenance closures for structural repairs can disrupt mining operations and significantly impact productivity. BarChip fibres mitigate these disruptions by offering a corrosion free reinforcement solution, ensuring consistent structural performance even in the presence of cracks.
  • Corrosion Free Reliability: Unlike steel fibres, BarChip fibres do not rust, eliminating the immediate need for maintenance closures triggered by crack formation.
  • Extended Assessment Period: BarChip allows mine operators to confidently assess and plan rehabilitation without compromising safety or structural integrity.
  • Lower Total Maintenance Costs: BarChip fibres reduce maintenance by eliminating corrosion, increasing toughness and prolonging the service life of reinforced shotcrete.

Cost Effective Concrete Reinforcement

From procurement to transport, installation, maintenance and lifetime sustainability, BarChip fibres enable mining and construction operations to optimise their budgets without compromising on performance or safety.
  • Reduced Initial Cost: Lower material and installation costs compared to traditional steel reinforcement.
  • Faster Construction: Simplifies reinforcement processes, accelerating project timelines.
  • Carbon Savings: Contributes to a reduced carbon footprint, aligning with sustainability goals and regulations.

BarChip is Reinforcing Thousands of Kilometres of Underground Mining Excavations

Used Across Nearly
All Mining Applications

Hard Rock Mines

Soft Rock Mines

Shotcrete Linings

Highwall Stabilisation

Roadways

Culverts

Flooring Slabs

Railway Track Slab

Project Highlights

 

Get in touch for a personal information session about your next project. One of our concrete fibre experts will guide you through the following 4 keys items:

  • Fibre Selection
  • Batching and Mixing
  • Design Methodologies
  • Testing requirements

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