To position themselves, quarry operations are expected to adopt a solid strategic pathway and a sound site management plan, with a commitment to re-evaluate processes and minimise waste. Members of the quarrying industry are realising they need to transform the way they operate and embrace progressive, innovative solutions to reinforce their long-term operations.
Since its inception in 1999, Allshelter, an Australian manufacturer of container shelters, has delivered a range of high quality engineered weather protection systems, to house the widest imaginable range of valuable assets. These sought-after alternative coverings provide an intelligent solution to the challenges faced by the Australian quarry industry in the unrelenting quest to contain operating overheads amid the swell of rollover activities and stronger growth forecast for this year.
With open pit mines getting deeper and haul distances longer, layered with high transportation and maintenance costs, identifying inefficiencies in the load and haul operation is paramount, as even the smallest adjustment can pay big dividends. Numerous savings can be reached by keeping a steel framed fabric covered structure close to the quarry face.
Available in kit form, an Allshelter solution can be supplied to site in as little as two weeks. These flexible and multi-purpose models, with heights to 14m and widths to 30m (excluding container size) are easy to assemble, dismantle and relocate. The Allshelters can be erected very quickly on a wide variety of surfaces using on-site crew, offering a dynamic cost efficiency scenario. Weighing less than 50 per cent of a conventional structure, they are easy to take down and transport in case of relocation, providing additional cost savings.
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?By listening to our customers? needs and taking into account their recommendations, we are offering a wide range of quality options as part of our standard range,? Allshelter director Roger Reddel said.
?In order to significantly reduce design and implementation time, effort and ultimately purchase price, it is vital for the client to select their optimal shelter solution from a standard range as opposed to a custom-made size, especially in applications where heights and width really do matter.?
Unburdened by internal supports, the curved shelters provide a totally free area, where every inch can be utilised for the secure storage of tools, supplies and spare parts close to the rock face for quick access. Accessorised with end walls, doors and curtains, the Allshelter offers protection from the elements including dust emitted from operation.
The latest ?super-size? models in the Allshelter weather protection systems are (sizes do not include container):
- CASA wide range (widths 6m to 20m, heights 1m to 5m).
- CALS extra wide range (widths 20m to 30m, heights 4m to 8m).
- CATA tall range (widths 5m to 17m, heights 2m to 7m).
- CALT extra tall range (widths 18m to 30m, heights 9m to 14m).
A strong repair and service regime on vehicles, as well as a firm tyre maintenance program with regular inspections for damage, is a significant way of driving down costs. Container Shelters provide the working space for such purposes, as well as applications such as weighing, refitting, lubrication, maintenance, rebuilding and repairs. Quarry vehicles can be fuelled and serviced on-site, therefore minimising expenses caused by idle physical and human resources in case of breakdown.
Regardless of the size and scale of quarry operations, having an Allshelter close to the working equipment, quarry face or mobile site can provide fuel reduction and transport economy and improve truck cycle time, thus enhancing productivity measured in costs
per tonne.
Moreover, the Allshelters offer protection from extreme weather conditions that can erode the operation?s resources. All structures are site-specific, wind-rated and can be engineered to withstand more than 300km/h winds with the cover left on. Furthermore, Allshelter was the first Australian container shelter manufacturer with triple certification, including ISO9001, and the first to offer warranty on the frame and cover of its wind-rated shelters. ?
Source: Allshelter Weather Protection Systems