While many people know that air springs often provide the ultimate ride in stretch limos, luxury coaches and high-speed trains, many are unaware of Read more
Crushing & Screening: A Veteran?s Perspective
Over the many years of subscribing to several magazines related to the quarrying and mining industry, I have read countless articles on the above Read more
Conveying the right mix
While efficient belt-cleaning systems alone cannot ensure trouble-free production, they do contribute to the successful outcome of on-going operations. Comprised of belt fasteners, belt Read more
Conveyors and components
Good engineering and proper installation can elevate the value of a conveyor system beyond the sum of its parts. As the artery carrying feed Read more
Big tyres in short supply
A recent shortage of large-diameter tyres for aggregate hauling equipment might actually be a blessing in disguise, according to several experts in the tyre-manufacturing Read more
Making your off-the-road tyres go the distance
If you use off-road tyres in your operation, you are well aware that there is a gap between the demand for tyres and available Read more
Optimising crushing plant performance
The normal procedure in a crushing plant to study and improve the process is by means of measurements, rules of thumb and visual observations. Read more
Quality rock at the right price
While the real price of aggregates is falling, the quality requirements for quarried materials are becoming even stricter. This is a trend that has Read more
Valuation of extractive industry and landfill sites
Quarries are usually considered to be valuable real estate and, in most instances, this is correct. However, there are examples where quarries have failed Read more
Fast and productive haul trucks
Komatsu Australia has released the HD1500-7 truck, a 144-tonne capacity mechanical drive dump truck, featuring significant enhancements to its drivetrain, cab and frame.
The largest Read more