In 2016 Bonfiglioli was recognised for its low backlash drives, which are suitable for demanding applications such as bulk materials handling, where there are
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Engineering towards the future
The Australian economy can be unpredictable. When quarry plants are designed and constructed, it can be difficult to envisage exactly what the future holds.
Plants
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Mechanical splicing vs vulcanising ? which is better?
With commodity markets in an era of volatility, experiencing swift growth and sharp drops throughout the year, extractive operations must do everything they can
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Heavy-duty high pressure cleaners go hydraulic
Drill operators have asked for a portable pressure cleaner that is safer and can handle the most strenuous mobile plant cleaning applications.
“We’ve experienced huge
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The maintenance legacy of Century Mine
Located at Lawn Hill, 377km north-west of Mount Isa in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria, MMG’s Century Mine was Australia’s largest open cut zinc
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The many elements of oil analysis
Heavy mobile equipment and plant is frequently exposed to severe environmental and working conditions, so regular maintenance is necessary. Taking a preventative approach to
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Revolutionary cone crusher technology launches in Australia
The product of 100 years of cone crusher evolution, Metso’s new MX is designed to redefine the way we think about cone crusher performance,
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Rehab options for quarry
Students at the Mankato State University (MSU) presented on three proposals as part of their senior design projects on 11 April.
The fish farm concept
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Managing safer blasting under community scrutiny
One of my first jobs with the Victorian Government as an inspector of mines and quarries was to investigate a fly rock incident, where
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Could things be looking up for the quarrying industry?
Three months ago, I predicted that 2017 would be a ‘crunch’ year for the private and public sectors. There are now signs that a
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