New Cat 793 mining truck promises more payload, faster cycle times
Caterpillar has released a new version of the Cat 793 mining truck, boasting the highest payload in its size class at up to 244 tonnes.
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iMEX unveils new look and laser level range
iMEX – part of the Position Partners Group – has unveiled a new range of multi-line laser levels designed for the professional builder, carpenter, tiler, plumber, cabinet maker and other trades.
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Conveyed solution saves on costs and improves safety
A free-rotating belt on an inclined conveyor in a quarry site raised alarms for CBC senior sales manager Brenton Jones. The problem was caused due to a faulty gearbox and motor setup, presenting serious safety concerns.
The inclined belt conveyor had an old right angle worm gearbox, which would be costly to replace due to lower demands and inefficiencies. The solution, which the CBC engineering team suggested, came in the form of a redesigned and upgraded Bonfiglioli bevel helical gearbox with a TECO E3 IP66 mining spec motor.
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‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts
A ‘set-and-forget’ drive solution was what a lime quarry in New South Wales was looking for when they contacted their trusted industrial suppliers, BSC, to help re-design a blower drive conveying aglime out of the quarry.
Matt Thornton, major account manager at BSC recommended the Gates Predator v-belts, which do not require any re-tensioning after the initial installation. The v-belts are also designed to allow for momentary slippage during overloads, without damaging the belt.
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Solid spherical roller bearing exceeds expectations in sand washing application
A spherical roller bearing solid-block housed unit has played an integral role in solving a constant bearing problem on the tail drum of the main conveyor in a Queensland sand washing operation.
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Geared for individual purpose: SEW-EURODRIVE introduces Generation X.e gear units
“There are a number of features that make the Generation X.e unique, but what makes it exceptional is that we fully tailor this to best suit a customer’s individual requirements,” explains Guido
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A drill designed for drillers
RTDrill has unveiled its latest down the hole (DTH) hammer drill rig, the RTD32, which is now available across Australia through CRAM.
The latest in the range of RTDrill’s surface crawler drill rigs
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Collision avoidance with ifm O3M sensor system
Negligent senior mining officers to face five years’ imprisonment
New amendments to the New South Wales work health and safety laws now include gross negligence under a category one offence.
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Delivering predictive maintenance for exploratory drilling with ifm technology
Cortex Intelligent Systems, a company engaged in automated exploratory drilling, is using ifm technology to remotely control the drill rigs under extremely harsh working conditions, with the collaboration resulting in considerable cost-savings for Cortex’s customers.
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