Bradken gains funding for research that drives innovation, addresses global challenges, and builds a sustainable future

White irons are strategically important for our mill and chute liner products. Our team of researchers confirmed that the performance of white iron is predominantly governed by its microstructure—and that finer microstructures lead to superior properties. Following our progress in heat treatment and alloy design, this new project will focus on the next critical steps to enhance the material performance.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) will fund our collaborative project with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop this technology for white irons.

This grant provides matched cash funding from the ARC alongside significant in-kind support from UQ.