Two quarry managers have shared their experiences of using loader scales and how it has proved a simple but vital technology to increase load accuracy, save time and track material.
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Is the bureaucracy of democracy holding us back?
Speaking of his approach to building, the much venerated 19th century British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel said: “I am opposed to the laying down Read more
Managing safety: finding the balance of procedures, people
During my long career in the construction materials industry, I have been responsible for managing safety programs across a wide range of Read more
Giving an ?F? about infrastructure
Last month, Infrastructure Australia (IA), the statutory body which advises the Federal Government on priorities for the nation’s infrastructure, delivered Read more
Fuel-efficient loaders contribute to growing sand business
In 1969 John and Rose Divall bought some land containing a small quarry at Carrick Road in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Read more
Don?t lose your grip: Getting the most from your earthmover tyres
Tyres are often seen as a distress purchase by the earthmoving industry, and this is perhaps unsurprising given the investment required to replace them.
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How on-board weighing systems can increase productivity
One of the main issues facing businesses today is the possible overloading of trucks. With chain of responsibility laws, the correct loading of trucks Read more
Why nut and bolt fastened joints fail
As all quarries and mines use fasteners, understanding why they fail is often misunderstood. The defence and aerospace (D&A) industry certainly does not accept Read more
Expert calls for wider use of ?smart data?
At a recent business lunch, Dr Florian Beil of international technology-based solutions provider Siemens stated that an enormous amount of data is now constantly Read more
Metso three times a winner at design awards
Metso?s Lokotrack LT106 mobile crushing plant for crushing hard rock and recycled materials, its MR biomass moisture analyser and the EtaCut II and EtaShred Read more