When procuring mining support mesh, many decision-makers focus on the “price per square meter.” This, however, is often a critical oversight. True cost-effectiveness is measured by Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
What is the TCO for Support Mesh?
TCO goes far beyond the initial purchase price. It includes:
*Initial Purchase Cost
*Installation Labor & Equipment Costs
*Maintenance & Inspection Costs
*Costs of Failure (replacement + associated production downtime)
*End-of-life Disposal Costs
Case Study: Cheap Mesh vs. TECCO Long-Life Mesh
Assume a cheap, standard mesh costs X dollars and lasts 2 years. A TECCO mesh costs 1.5X dollars but lasts 8 years due to its 1770MPa strength and advanced coating.
*Cheap Mesh TCO: 4 purchases + 4 installations + 4 potential downtime events = Far greater than 4X
*TECCO Mesh TCO: 1 purchase + 1 installation + minimal risk = 1.5X
The conclusion is clear: The higher-priced TECCO mesh results in a significantly lower Total Cost of Ownership.
How to Justify This to Your Finance Department
When proposing a solution based on TECCO mesh, emphasize:
1：Risk Reduction: It mitigates the huge uncertainty of production disruption caused by support failure.
2：Predictable Budgeting: Long-term maintenance and replacement budgets become clear
and controllable.
3：Asset Efficiency: You are investing in a long-term reliable asset, not a consumable.
