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Brief insight into the functioning of an HMQ diaphragm pump
The HMQ (Hydraulic Membrane (diaphragm) pump Quadruplex) is a quadruple-acting piston membrane pump. When they move in either of two directions, the delivery pistons activate, by means of two...
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Makover for mine equipment
Faced with increased production demands, mine operator Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi had the goal of increasing both the availability and performance of its vertical plate pressure filters...
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Advances in materials handling
Transfer points don’t need to be high maintenance areas on a mine any more. This good news comes from Mark Baller, managing director of Weba Chute Systems, who says the solution to reducing maintenance...
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A helping hand
Bosch Rexroth has introduced a new diagnosis tool that uses Augmented Reality (AR) to provide remote support for in-house maintenance teams working with Hägglunds heavy duty drives.The app-based...
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New mobile dust suppression design
A key player in dust and odour control technology has introduced the newest model in its growing family of self-powered dust suppression equipment, as BossTek announces the debut of the DustBoss DB-30...
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Networking Operations
Robust and reliable data communications support effective mining operations at Vršany Lom in the Czech RepublicIn times of increasing digitisation of industrial processes, the importance of robust and...
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Protecting processing equipment
Innovative coating prevents corrosion of steel hoppers and other mining equipment exposed to moisture, salt and abrasionIn mines, quarries and aggregate bulk processing, large steel structures, such as...
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The digital evolution
Adele Huard & Gabriel Janakaraj explore how the development of innovative technology has enhanced operations in metals miningThe mining industry has evolved tremendously in the past decade, more...
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Durable pumps for challenging tasks
Benoît Martin explains how a vertical turbine sulphuric acid pump increases mean time between maintenanceIn a recent project, the operator – a leading minerals processor – was facing difficulties in...
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Pumps impress in Africa
Roger Willis reveals how smart pumps have ably assisted a mine drainage scheme in JohannesburgThe Acid Mine Water Drainage Scheme is a project to de-water abandoned gold mines in the Johannesburg...
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Overcoming market challenges with revolutionary technologies
The surging population, rapidly growing economies and burgeoning global development, particularly in non-OECD areas such as in the Asia-Pacific region, are the main drivers behind an ever increasing...
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Monitor used by mining company to check employee fatigue
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA today announced that Fatigue Science has employed Nordic 2.4GHz ANT transceivers in its ReadiBand wrist-worn sleep monitoring device that is...
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A mine of (noise monitoring) information
Managing environmental impact, while growing operations and keeping down costs, is one of the mining industry's key concerns.As public perception of exceeded noise levels can lead to complaints, Bruel...
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Subsidies: a platform for innovation
Femke Schaefer and G Bertels consider results from the Dutch Economic Subsidy Programme concerning innovation and energy.In recent years, Dutch subsidy policy has been targeted intensively at the theme...
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Actuators offer significant torque advancement
AUMA is extending its portfolio of modular electric actuators to include an SQ .2 part-turn range for butterfly and ball valve automation. Scheduled for launch in 2013, the actuators will replace the...
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Burner wear components for coal fired power plants
Robert Howard describes the negative impact of eroded and deformed burner nozzles and core air tubes.Coal-fired power plants now have the answer for burner system components failing due to heat...
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Protection against abrasive characters
Maurice Jones examines wear protection problems and solutions on chutes and feedersInadequate attention to the wear subject to rock abrasion and impact can be very costly, both in terms of inconvenient...
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Keeping a smooth operation
Reliable lubrication can have a direct impact on operational efficiency by lengthening machine life and decreasing maintenance costs. Maurice Jones reportsModern mining equipment lubrication has to...
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Wear-protected rotary valve for 60t/h dry lignite
The RWE Power AG Ville/Berrenrath coal refinery in Hürth, Germany, produces ground lignite powder for industrial customers. The drying and grinding systems at the site process 1.9 million t/a of raw...
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Clean diesel from the start of the supply chain
Emissions legislation is placing the focus on clean diesel upstream of the distribution channelEnvironmental legislation means that mining haulers and equipment from the likes of Caterpillar, Liebner,...
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Leadership in maintenance
Torbjorn Idhammar is president of IDCON, a highly specialised management consultant firm in the field of reliability and maintenance management. The company's mission is to improve overall reliability...
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Simulation scheme for smarter working
Hanna Hall presents a case study on the positive impact that systematic training of equipment operators and maintenance personnel can have on efficiencyBoliden Tara Mines in Navan, Ireland, has been...
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Industrial Internet of Things helps shape the future of mining
In our digitally connected world, technology is increasingly impacting and driving most industrial sectors, including mining. Across these industries, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is...
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Fuel management technology improves cost-effectiveness
Marco Wirth reveals the intelligent fuel management technology that’s improving cost-effectiveness and impressing operatorsMining trucks are in almost constant use, 24-hours a day, seven days a week....
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How can peristaltic pumps enhance precious metal mining?
When it comes to pumps, there are many challenges associated with precious-metal mining applications. For instance, there is a high degree of difficulty in handling abrasive paste with varying density,...
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How to dewater a gold mine
To reliably guarantee dewatering in a gold mine in the US state of Montana, and to be able to ensure safe extraction of mineral resources, the operator procured a mobile back-up. Because the mine water...
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The Challenges Facing The Mining Industry
Tilman Speer examines the challenges facing the mining industry, and highlights the importance of efficient local support and repair servicesEquipment used in the mining industries is subject to...
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How To Avoid Downtime Due To Vibration
It’s not uncommon to have various problems that could be associated with machinery and equipment in the mining industry. The environments in which they operate can be incredibly harsh, often leading to...
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Problem-Free Pumping With Lobe Pumps
The low NPSHr value of two compact rotary lobe pumps ensures precise and reliable decantation of water from a vacuum tank, explains Roger WillisUntil August 2017, two centrifugal pumps were used to...
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