A proficient partnership between manufacturer and distributor aims to minimise downtimes in the quarrying, construction, extractive and processing industries with a one-stop-shop for high performing bearing systems. Read more
Diverse range of ore sorting equipment up for auction
Slattery Auctions has announced its latest online event for ore processing equipment, with a range of premium screens, stackers, conveyors, spare parts and more on offer to the highest bidder. Read more
A well aligned solution
WebsterBSC Territory Manager, Luke Gee, says proper alignment of the rotating shaft in the hydrator is critical to the lime mixing process.
“The shaft has a very limited tolerance for misalignment. If it’s not perfectly aligned, the hydrator cannot mix the lime properly,” he explains.
Lovejoy Quick-Flex couplings by Timken are designed to eliminate the need for disassembling the driving equipment to replace the coupling insert. Their design eliminates mechanical interference between coupling hubs so that the urethane inserts can be quickly and easily replaced without removing the hubs.
An invisible culprit is weakening our concrete, research finds
A team of researchers has found trace amounts of organic matter in concrete and asphalt can cause premature deterioration of the building materials.
A conscientious path to belt conveyor alignment
Conveyor belt alignment is a challenging prospect for many quarrying producers. As Cameron Portelli explains, it may be tempting to introduce a belt alignment device but there are many solutions for simpler root causes and tracking options that can be just as effective.
Why should you get your scales calibrated regularly?
An OEM of weighing systems explains why having accurate scales on earthmoving and conveying plant and equipment is vital to an aggregates business, especially when meeting obligations under chain of responsibility.
Asset longevity assured with Epiroc at the helm
With its comprehensive maintenance plans, Epiroc is assuring quarrying producers of minimal downtimes and maximum productivity.
‘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.
Water solutions for the extractive industry
Xylem’s pumps, treatment equipment and analytical instruments and technologies help mines at every stage in the water management cycle.
Setting the bar higher for handrail solutions
From the design sheet to the quarry site, Webforge Locker’s Monowills Link range is designed to give customers a high quality ready-to-install handrail system that doesn’t cut corners.