Komatsu has introduced a sustainable packaging initiative to ensure the plastic bottles for its oil wear analysis samples contribute as little as possible to landfill.
Maintaining drill rig chains professionally
Drill rig chains work in some of the most challenging environments. High loads, abrasive conditions and exposure to dirt and dust mean these chains have a shorter service life than most other roller chains.
As BSC National Product Manager for Power Transmission, Troy Markland, explains, “roller chains are typically designed to work approximately 15,000 hours in general industrial applications when meeting standard duty conditions, horsepower guidelines and general good PM practices.
“But in heavy-duty applications such as in drill rigs, their service life can be much shorter. That said, if you are getting very short life out of your chains or if the chains are elongating after only a few weeks or months, that’s a sign your roller chains are not suitable for the job,” Markland says.
As an external drive professional with nearly 30 years of experience at BSC, Markland’s recommendation for heavy-duty applications such as drill rigs is the Diamond HS series chain.
“The Diamond high strength chains are at the very top end of strength when it comes to roller chains,” Markland says.
“The HS series chains have been made with increased fatigue strength which allows the chains to handle the shock loads. These chains also use solid bushings and rollers that allow for extended wear life.”
Surfactants testing offers encouraging outcomes
In quarrying, the containment and reduction of dust emissions is an ongoing concern and challenge. An Australian business with experience across the extractive industries has devised a dust reduction solution using the best equipment and testing techniques in modern science.
Weir works wonders with tough slurry pump
Weir Minerals has released a hydraulic submersible slurry pump for abrasive applications and large particle handling – the Multiflo Mudflo.
Orica streamlines blast delivery with Flexmaster 8
Orica’s Flexmaster 8 is the latest addition to its bulk explosive delivery systems. They are designed to maximise on- and off-road payloads while offering mid-range delivery rates ideal for quarries and construction sites.
Pinnacle Hire reduce water supply cost by thinking outside the hose
Pinnacle Hire has recently inspected a pump application for water supply in Gippsland, Victoria – and helped the client ease a hefty diesel bill from inefficient hose applications.
Holcim contract contributes to nation-building Inland Rail
Humes Tamworth has been awarded a $67 million contract for New South Wales’ Inland Rail Project, growing its workforce and pipeline while contributing to the community.
IQA2021: Re-Think, Re-Source, Re-Engage
The premier conference for the extractive and associated industries, the 62nd Institute of Quarrying Australia National Conference – to be hosted from 5 to 7 October, 2021 – will showcase the city of Newcastle, and provide opportunities to re-connect through an innovative and engaging program.
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