Pipe Conveyors overcome challenging terrain. The flexible tubular shape means pipe conveyors can overcome steep inclines and thus make transfer towers and power stations redundant. This is a key factor, especially in comparison to other conveyor belt systems. When a pipe conveyor must traverse a downward incline, this motion can be used to efficiently recover energy. The structurally flexible, low-maintenance system with a small footprint can conquer even the most challenging terrain and keep existing facilities in use and in place. 

Whether for vertical transport hot or cold materials – BEUMER belt bucket elevators ensure an economic vertical transport of fine or coarse bulk material up to large heights. They are highly reliable with long service time, even under strong ambient conditions. They have proven their reliability in thousands of installations in continuous operation, e.g. for silo feeding or in the cement industry for feeding the preheater tower. Download the brochure to learn more.

Large conveyor capital expenditures in sectors like mining, power plants, and ports must take safety and sustainability into account, but this isn't done as effectively or as regularly as it should be to make sure the investments make financial sense.A fundamental economic assessment is necessary for businesses thinking about installing an overland conveying system to examine the expense, but it's not usually simple to carry out.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power began construction on two 55 MG enclosed reservoirs to protect drinking water that is currently stored in the open Silverlake and Ivanhoe reservoirs. The project needed to comply with EPA regulations which would hold a total water storage of 110 million gallons. The first reservoir (East) was completed in 2014 that led to shrinkage crack concerns, especially with the on-going drought in California . It was imperative that no water was lost due to leakage. When t

StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE™ is a point-to-multipoint Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) network for underground applications. It delivers both power and high-speed Ethernet data over a single coaxial cable to any location where digital end-point devices are desired. DigitalBRIDGE™ provides data speeds and capabilities comparable to fiber and can be used for a wide variety of applications such as, voice communications, Wi-Fi access, video, telemetry, tracking, tele-remoting and more.

Using existing leaky feeder coaxial cable, along with Strata’s high-quality bidirectional line amplifiers, DigitalBRIDGE Plus+ delivers power, Ethernet data and a full spectrum of VHF radio frequencies all over a single cable network.

Thanks to recently advanced sensor technology and pump automation, you now have the ability to accurately ensure that discharge water is in compliance – which lets you reduce manpower costs while ensuring all discharge guidelines are being met.

Because water plays a critical role in both open pit and underground mining, Xylem Rental Solutions can help you solve even the most complex water challenges. Whether you require fast-track temporary emergency response or reliable long-term operation, we design, build and manage rugged, scalable turnkey systems that provide greater efficiency, reliability, and peace of mind. With our advanced treatment equipment, precision analytics, and wide range of durable pumps – including Godwin, Goulds and Flygt – you can rent everything you need from one trusted partner. And with our deep expertise in mining exploration, development and long-term operation, we also provide the brainpower you need for smarter, more environmentally responsible water management.

The state-of-the-art M2L (Modular Multi-Level) drive product family incorporates patented technology that enables extended separation of the transformer, rectifier and inverter sections. Being able to locate the three major components of the drive at a distance from one another creates tremendous installation flexibility and a range of benefits. The drive design provides the additional benefits of standard, independent multi-pulse rectifiers combined with multi-level power-cell-based inverters in a new-and-novel topology, multi-level modular.Download our white paper to learn more about this installation flexibility as well as our unique topology, industry-leading performance, increased reliability, ease of service, and enhance process efficiencies.

When state regulators issued new discharge permits for a major power utility’s ash basin, the remote location and its lack of permanentpower made it extremely challenging to comply. The utility needed a system that could remove water from an ash basin where precipitation continued to enter, as well as meet the new water quality requirements for TSS and PH. A dewatering system that offered pre-treatment was needed to maintain water quality until a full-scale water treatment facility was required. This system had to be able to monitor several variables such as pond level, TSS, and PH limits, and daily discharge limits. In addition, the entire system had to be fully automated and monitored continuously during operation with data recorded automatically and retained for record keeping requirements.

Tsubaki now offers drum sprockets and complete shaft assemblies with the same quality and support you have come to expect from all of our Power Transmission & Motion Control products. Check inside for a summary of our new capabilities and an easy-to-use quote inquiry sheet. 

StrataConnect WirelessMonitor. Control. Track. Alert.Completely wireless and battery-powered components to build and expand your network, for permanent or temporary needs.

The BinMaster NCR-80 is a non-contact radar level sensor designed for superior performance in extremely dusty powders and bulk solids. Its powerful 80 GHz frequency focused in a narrow 4° beam angle with a measuring range up to 393 feet and accuracy within 0.2 inches means it excels in tall and narrow vessels. The NCR-80 is offered with a 10°swiveling, stainless steel flange for precise targeting; a lightweight plastic antenna with an 8° swiveling flange or a mounting strap for adjustable targeting; or a 1-1/2" NPT mounting option for use in an existing process connection. The NCR-80 is resistant to interference, while its advanced filters ensure rapid signal processing and an update rate of less than one second.

StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE™ is a point-to-multipoint Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) digital network for underground applications. It delivers both power and high speed digital data over a single coaxial cable to any location where digital end-point devices are desired. DigitalBRIDGE™ provides data speeds and capabilities comparable to fiber and can be used for a wide variety of applications such as, Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications, Wi-Fi access, video, cameras, telemetry, tracking, tele-remoting and more.

Spend More Time in the Field Generating Business Mobile technology that allows real-time information to be collected and shared is changing the face of the construction industry. This technology is being used to track daily activities and critical information, and streamline collaboration between teams in the field and at the office. What's shaking up sales processes in the technology world? Mobile sales solutions. Many sales people love their current manual or isolated quoting processes because they’re easy and have very few constraints. However, the rest of the organization often suffers from the headaches resulting from the lack of visibility or audit trails inherent to these processes, which ultimately negatively impacts your organization’s operational stability and growth plans. If this sounds like your organization, it may be time to investigate automated solutions that are designed specifically for the Heavy Building Materials industry that can empower accurate sales forecasting and minimize quoting inaccuracies. What Can A Mobile Sales Solution Do for My Business? Three problems that a mobile sales solutions address includes: 1) Generating timely and accurate quotes: Roughly 25% of Heavy Building Materials production volume is quoted and shipped within 24 hours. Without real-time information, there is room for unintended errors to easily creep into the process; such as outdated pricing and unauthorized discounts. According to well-regarded research firms, these rebills can cost companies up to 5% of the original transaction value. Progressive Ready-Mix Producers and Bulk Material Suppliers are using mobile sales solutions to more effectively perform quoting, monitoring, and forecasting through an investment that can easily pay for itself by eliminating just a handful of credit and rebill situations. 2) Maintaining realistic pipeline estimates and forecasts: Recent research by the Aberdeen Group shows that only around 55% of companies that do not implement a best-in-class forecasting process achieve their sales quotas, compared to 97% of companies that choose to implement advanced forecasting approaches achieving theirs. With a sales solution in place that provides real-time visibility into both an accurate backlog and an accurate sales forecast, you are empowered to make decisions and adjustments that steer your organization in the right direction on a daily basis (even a hourly basis, if needed) instead of relying on a monthly snapshot of quickly outdated information.  3) Missing opportunities due to lack of visibility in the field: How often does your company miss opportunities simply because a bid date is missed?  Does each sales team member have their own approach to selling, quoting, and closing opportunities?  Is pricing consistency a problem you deal with? With a mobile sales solution designed specifically for the industry in place you can gain the visibility you need to monitor and enforce sales activities and ensure a consistent and professional buying experience to your market. MOBILEsales is Command Alkon’s mobile sales solution for the Heavy Building Materials industry. This tool helps you standardize your sales approach across your team and eliminate issues that arise from inaccuracies and inefficiencies.

This year has truly blown by. It’s hard to believe that it’s already August – which means it’s practically Christmas, right? I have a very large family, so usually around this time is when I start to budget and plan for Christmas shopping. I have a difficult time in large crowds, so the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping in the mall isn’t my thing whatsoever. I prefer staying home in my PJs and shopping around on my favorite app – Amazon. Despite my early jump on the holidays, there are ALWAYS those few friends or family members that I forget about – perfect opportunity for Amazon! While I’m shopping around for a gift, the app gives me an estimate of when my goods will be delivered before I hit “purchase.” Real-time tracking gives me peace of mind to know that everything I ordered will be here before Christmas. Business is all about the customer: what the customer wants and what they get. I’m always a very satisfied customer when I use Amazon, and that’s why I continue to do so. I love constantly receiving information about the goods that I’ve purchased and having confidence that they will be delivered to me when I need them. What if you could also provide your customers with an experience that sets you apart from your competition? What if you too could offer a way for your customers to feel empowered during the order and delivery process? MOBILEjobsite can work for your business in ways that Amazon works for me. Your customer can receive dispatch data in real-time, regardless of their location. Like my Amazon app, this tool is an easy-to-navigate app that gives the user information on orders scheduled for today, upcoming orders for future days, real-time truck locations, load-level summaries of completed and upcoming orders, notifications when a load is on the way to your site, and records of load status times. A consumer survey conducted by Convey, a team of supply chain and technology professionals, showed that the customer forms impressions about the brand throughout the purchase experience, and these impressions are reaffirmed or destroyed by the experience they receive through the delivery process. To succeed, customer loyalty must be a core focus. Gain a competitive advantage by efficiently improving the delivery experience.

This year has truly blown by. It’s hard to believe that it’s already August – which means it’s practically Christmas, right? I have a very large family, so usually around this time is when I start to budget and plan for Christmas shopping. I have a difficult time in large crowds, so the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping in the mall isn’t my thing whatsoever. I prefer staying home in my PJ's and shopping around on my favorite app – Amazon.Despite my early jump on the holidays, there are ALWAYS those few friends or family members that I forget about – perfect opportunity for Amazon! While I’m shopping around for a gift, the app gives me an estimate of when my goods will be delivered before I hit “purchase.” Real-time tracking gives me peace of mind to know that everything I ordered will be here before Christmas.Business is all about the customer: what the customer wants and what they get. I’m always a very satisfied customer when I use Amazon, and that’s why I continue to do so. I love constantly receiving information about the goods that I’ve purchased and having confidence that they will be delivered to me when I need them. What if you could also provide your customers with an experience that sets you apart from your competition? What if you too could offer a way for your customers to feel empowered during the order and delivery process?MOBILEjobsite can work for your business in ways that Amazon works for me. Your customer can receive dispatch data in real-time, regardless of their location. Like my Amazon app, this tool is an easy-to-navigate app that gives the user information on orders scheduled for today, upcoming orders for future days, real-time truck locations, load-level summaries of completed and upcoming orders, notifications when a load is on the way to your site, and records of load status times.A consumer survey conducted by Convey, a team of supply chain and technology professionals, showed that the customer forms impressions about the brand throughout the purchase experience, and these impressions are reaffirmed or destroyed by the experience they receive through the delivery process. To succeed, customer loyalty must be a core focus. Gain a competitive advantage by efficiently improving the delivery experience.

There’s some good, solid news for the construction industry: Dodge Data & Analytics Index projects that we’ll have “moderate strengthening” through the end of 2018. But in terms of productivity, we appear to be heading in a different direction. Of note, a recent survey of 600 global construction leaders* compiled by PlanGrid and FMI Corporation mentions: ·         Poor communication, rework and bad data management cost the construction industry; $177 billion annually in labor costs in the United States alone. ·         Construction workers lose almost two full working days per week solving avoidable issues and searching for project information. ·         Each construction project team member spends more than 14 hours weekly on average dealing with conflict, rework and other issues. ·         Almost half of all rework is due to poor communication among project stakeholders, and poor project information, while 26% of rework is due to poor communication or miscommunication between team members caused unresponsiveness of team members; the inability of project stakeholders to collaborate effectively; and the lack of a common platform for all team members to communicate and share project data. ·         The most common goals for technology adoption included providing better access to project data, improving project productivity and increasing the accuracy of project information. ·         Workers are not taking full advantage of mobile devices and IT investments. Stamp Out Non-Productive Driver and Fleet Time for Big Productivity Gains It stands to reason that companies who address productivity issues will not only avoid scrambling for information and wasted hours and energy but also quickly gain competitive advantage. If you’re managing drivers and trucks that wheel in and out of numerous sites during the day or week and aren’t using automatic processes via technology to more efficiently track and manage your fleet, there’s more good news. You can increase driver productivity and avoid the 20-40 minutes per truck per day that’s lost through clocking in and out and other non-productive activities during: ·         Time in Transit ·         Time at the Job Site ·         Time in the Yard Forty minutes per day, per truck may seem marginal at first glance. But 200 minutes/week x 48 weeks/ year = 9,600 minutes, 160 hours or a total of 4,000 hours of inefficiency for a fleet of 25 trucks. Time in the yard is the lever most within a producer’s control and represents over half of the total nonproductive time per truck. So, rather than simply adding incremental trucks and drivers to the fleet to boost productivity (which unfortunately only adds to the total non‐productive hours and fails to improve operational processes), consider a solution that: ·         Uses automatic processes via technology to more efficiently track and manage your fleet. ·         Enables your drivers to punch the clock from in the cab, an efficiency enhancer that alone could save you up to 20 minutes per day (this is time spent in your own yard, under your own watch, that you can act on quickly to recapture those minutes, regardless of what happens away from your yard). ·         Captures a meaningful portion of that lost time from each driver. ·         Provides a constant view into the location and performance of your entire fleet. ·         Is adaptable and helps your teams collaborate in real-time with a “central source of truth” and access to relevant data when you need it. At least 50% of employees’ non‐productive time can be captured back efficiently and effectively when the right combinations of levers are pulled – both in terms of area of focus (i.e., time in yard) and adaptability to each individual customer’s business process requirements. This equates to big productivity increases over both the short- and long-term. Learn more about how Command Alkon’s TrackIt solution offers an industry specific, flexible and fully customizable solution to track your fleet and meet your specific needs, including in-cab time and attendance functionality focused at recapturing lost time in the yard, helping you drive a more efficient fleet and improve your profitability. *500 respondents from the United States and 99 from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada. Of those surveyed, 49% work for general contractor firms, 36% came from specialty trades and 15% were owners. Over 300 respondents came from the commercial sector and the other respondents represent industrial and manufacturing, heavy civil, healthcare, power (oil and gas, and energy), education and government.

There’s some good, solid news for the construction industry: Dodge Data & Analytics Index projects that we’ll have “moderate strengthening” through the end of 2018. But in terms of productivity, we appear to be heading in a different direction. Of note, a recent survey of 600 global construction leaders* compiled by PlanGrid and FMI Corporation mentions: ·        •Poor communication, rework and bad data management cost the construction industry; $177 billion annually in labor costs in the United States alone.        •Construction workers lose almost two full working days per week solving avoidable issues and searching for project information. ·       • Each construction project team member spends more than 14 hours weekly on average dealing with conflict, rework and other issues. ·         •Almost half of all rework is due to poor communication among project stakeholders, and poor project information, while 26% of rework is due to poor communication or miscommunication between team members caused unresponsiveness of team members; the inability of project stakeholders to collaborate effectively; and the lack of a common platform for all team members to communicate and share project data. ·        •The most common goals for technology adoption included providing better access to project data, improving project productivity and increasing the accuracy of project information. ·        •Workers are not taking full advantage of mobile devices and IT investments.      Stamp Out Non-Productive Driver and Fleet Time for Big Productivity Gains It stands to reason that companies who address productivity issues will not only avoid scrambling for information and wasted hours and energy but also quickly gain competitive advantage. If you’re managing drivers and trucks that wheel in and out of numerous sites during the day or week and aren’t using automatic processes via technology to more efficiently track and manage your fleet, there’s more good news. You can increase driver productivity and avoid the 20-40 minutes per truck per day that’s lost through clocking in and out and other non-productive activities during: ·         •Time in Transit ·         •Time at the Job Site ·         •Time in the Yard Forty minutes per day, per truck may seem marginal at first glance. But 200 minutes/week x 48 weeks/ year = 9,600 minutes, 160 hours or a total of 4,000 hours of inefficiency for a fleet of 25 trucks. Time in the yard is the lever most within a producer’s control and represents over half of the total nonproductive time per truck. So, rather than simply adding incremental trucks and drivers to the fleet to boost productivity (which unfortunately only adds to the total non‐productive hours and fails to improve operational processes), consider a solution that: ·         •Uses automatic processes via technology to more efficiently track and manage your fleet. ·         •Enables your drivers to punch the clock from in the cab, an efficiency enhancer that alone could save you up to 20 minutes per day (this is time spent in your own yard, under your own watch, that you can act on quickly to recapture those minutes, regardless of what happens away from your yard). ·         •Captures a meaningful portion of that lost time from each driver. ·         •Provides a constant view into the location and performance of your entire fleet. ·        •Is adaptable and helps your teams collaborate in real-time with a “central source of truth” and access to relevant data when you need it. At least 50% of employees’ non‐productive time can be captured back efficiently and effectively when the right combinations of levers are pulled – both in terms of area of focus (i.e., time in yard) and adaptability to each individual customer’s business process requirements. This equates to big productivity increases over both the short- and long-term. Learn more about how Command Alkon’s TrackIt solution offers an industry specific, flexible and fully customizable solution to track your fleet and meet your specific needs, including in-cab time and attendance functionality focused at recapturing lost time in the yard, helping you drive a more efficient fleet and improve your profitability. *500 respondents from the United States and 99 from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada. Of those surveyed, 49% work for general contractor firms, 36% came from specialty trades and 15% were owners. Over 300 respondents came from the commercial sector and the other respondents represent industrial and manufacturing, heavy civil, healthcare, power (oil and gas, and energy), education and government.

The Stedman V-Slam™ is the vertical shaft impactor for all your coarse-to-fine crushing needs. It offers significant savings over higher-priced competitive crushers. The V-Slam, with its low horsepower per ton of throughput, minimizes operating costs. Our vertical shaft impactors feature multiple rotor configurations for various applications. From open and enclosed rotors to the Stedman Patented Tubular Rotor, each machine is configured to provide customers exactly what is needed for their unique application.The V-Slam has a wide speed range as well as the highest rotor tip speed allowing a high degree of process control.The new Patented Tubular Rotor provides many benefits over the standard shoe and anvil designs as well as rock-shelf applications. The easily replaceable and indexable rotor tubes, cut your total operating cost and maintenance time in half, making V-Slam the easiest VSI to maintain and one of the best impact crusherson the market.Vertical Shaft Impactor ApplicationsLimestoneSand & GravelGlassFerro Silicon & Silicon CarbideAluminum Dross & Other SlagsBurnt MagnesiteTungsten CarbideTrona SulfateBariteBakery WasteZeoliteand much more...Click here for information on retrofitting your existing VSI to the NEW Stedman Tubular RotorGive Your Materials a Spin in our Test Facility VSIThe Stedman Testing & Toll Processing Facility is the place to test your material in our full size VSI. If it can be crushed, ground, pulverized or mixed, chances are we’ve done it. We have more than 10,000 test reports to help get you to the best solution quickly. To learn more about what to expect from testing, read this article that ran in POWDER BULK ENGINEERING magazine.

A solid performer since its ground-breaking introduction, the Stedman Mega-Slam horizontal shaft impactor effectively handles large feed sizes - beyond the range of secondary HSI crushers. Horizontal Impactor ApplicationsAluminum DrossAsphaltBrickGravelLimestone Impact Crusher Lead SlagShaleClick here for more applicationsMega Slam Features and BenefitsReduction ratios up to 20:1360° Bearing contact = long bearing lifeFeatures 2” thick housing linersSolid Rotor with 3 or 4 breaker bar rowsDependable product control and rugged wear partsManual or power assist apron adjustmentMax-Yield™ automatic apron adjustment systemMega-sized processing requires more than guesswork.Stedman’s unique, full scale Testing and Toll Processing Facility takes the guesswork out of selecting particle size reduction technology and equipment. Contact Stedman to schedule your testing in our full-size HSI. To learn more about what to expect from testing, read this article that ran in POWDER BULK ENGINEERING magazine.

Our size reduction crush testing equipment is available for your products, whether you are interested in testing or in our full service toll grinding services facility.Just minutes from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, it is perfect for one day testing visits. Highly trained and experienced technicians guide you through the testing processes with your material to help determine which equipment is best for your needs.Impact Crushing MethodLearn the basics of controlled impact crushing, pulverizing or upgrading of your material. See how we prepare and load your material and set RPMs for fine to coarse production. Watch real time horsepower consumption through start up and full load. You will see our crusher testing process personally and receive your end product on site with a confidential, written report including:Moisture analysisRaw feed gradation analysisProduct gradation analysisBulk densityAbrasion testEstimated metal replacement costsPower requirements for startup and operationTest Crushing MachineryWe provide assurance that you are buying the right equipment for the job. Stedman offers the following crusher testing machines to test your products:Grand-SlamTM HSI ImpactorH-SeriesTM Multi-Row Cage Mill PulverizerV-SlamTM VSI ImpactorMicro-MaxTM Fine Grind Air Swept MillAuroraTM Dual Rotor CrusherHammer Mill

Underground mining is at an interesting place right now, with the availability of diesel-free, battery electric equipment in most of the vehicle categories except heavy haulage, with that gap being actively addressed by a number of OEMs and the solution, not something to be relegated to the distant future as a theoretical. It’s coming, along with fast charge capabilities underground.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power began construction on two 55 MG enclosed reservoirs to protect drinking water that is currently stored in the open Silverlake and Ivanhoe reservoirs. The project needed to comply with EPA regulations which would hold a total water storage of 110 million gallons. The first reservoir (East) was completed in 2014 that led to shrinkage crack concerns, especially with the on-going drought in California . It was imperative that no water was lost due to leakage. When t

How Much Does It Cost To Operate a Crusher? By Chris Nawalaniec Crushing equipment is the heart of an industrial material-processing system. The size reduction choice you make will have a profound impact on the profitability of your business. When the right choice is made, you should expect many years of profitable operation. How do you make the right crusher choice? Crushers are not glamourous. They are brute force workhorses and what they do is simple, really. Size-reduction equipment in all forms is adding energy to a material to make big pieces smaller. Simple, right? Cost versus Value What does it cost or what is it worth? Producers need to keep that simple equation in mind. We all have to keep our eye on the ball and stay focused on profitability. What are Crushing Costs? Capital acquisition cost Base machine Structures and chutes Motors, drives, guards Energy consumption per unit produced Electricity Compressed air Wear parts cost Normal maintenance Planned downtime Lubrication costs Oil Grease Major repairs Infrequent maintenance Unplanned downtime Labor Normal maintenance Special or unique tools required When the above costs are all accounted for, they are used to quantify the production costs related to size reduction and are expressed in cost per unit of measure production. For example, $0.50 per tph. What Does Value Mean? There are always opportunities to buy a machine at a lower upfront cost. This usually translates into paying higher operating costs over the life of the equipment. Higher service labor cost. Higher wear parts costs. Higher energy costs. Often there is a justifiable case to spend additional capital dollars for the better machine. When evaluating crushing equipment suppliers, crusher manufacturers should quantify both costs: purchase price and operating costs. Before you purchase, ask for reference customers to visit. Selecting Equipment Why are there so many types of equipment? Our team brainstormed this question, and we came up with more than 50 tools or machines that are used for size reduction. What we are addressing here is industrial size reduction of dry, solid materials, which are grown, mined or chemically synthesized, and need to have a physical dimension alteration to be put to use. Customers are asked five questions to begin the equipment selection process. What is the material? What is the moisture content? What is the maximum size going into the machine? What is the size range desired after crushing? What is the desired production rate of finished product? When it’s time to dive a bit deeper to define the problem, we ask some additional questions. How long do you expect to operate the plant? Are you looking at mobile, skid-mounted or fixed installation? Are there electrical limitations or special power requirements at the plant site? Is the system open or closed circuit? Do we need to consider future expansion plans now? The variables above all affect your costs. Let’s take the first question as an example. How long do you plan to operate? There are times when mines reserves, stockpiles, permits, project contract terms affect expected life. If a project is limited by any factor, then “good enough” could be the best choice. As long as the equipment is safe and there are machine wear parts and service available, then going “cheap” may be the best choice. Another factor to consider with low-cost is limited post-sale assistance if there is some process change or major equipment problem. You don’t want to be hung out to dry. Aggregate producers typically expect to be running and profitable for many years. Always buy a crusher from an established company, develop a relationship, and expect ongoing service and personal contact. Ask before you buy about how they approach post-sale parts sales and service. Ask the company quoting how they intend to offer service for their crusher. How many field service people do they have? Are they local, regional or too far away? Not having responsive suppliers will have a significant impact on your plant profitability. Summary Investing in the best size reduction equipment for your specific needs is a big decision. The above should give you a lot to think about so equipment solutions can be objectively analyzed. Chris Nawalaniec is vice president of sales and marketing at Stedman Machine Co.

Stedman Size Reduction Test Lab, Testing Materials From A-Z, Featuring Full-Size Crushing Equipment for Dependable Results. Stedman's unique test lab assures you're buying the right equipment for the job. Our highly-trained and experienced technicians will test your materials on full-size equipment. The Stedman testing program gives you the information you need to select the right crushing and size reduction equipment. Grand Slam™ Impactor, The Stedman 30" x 30" Grand Slam tests secondary and tertiary applications. Gap settings and rotor speeds for specific particle size gradation can be determined. H-Series™ Multi-Row Cage Mill Pulverizer, A wide variety of 2, 4 and 6 row cage designs with a complete range of sleeve/pin spacings. V-Slam™ Impactor, Designed for size reduction of minerals, ores and chemicals. Micro-Max™ Fine Grind Air Swept Mill , Screenless mill capable of producing a wide range of particle sizes. Liquid injection ports standard for grinding heat sensitive materials, or by adding heat capable of grinding and drying in one pass. Aurora™ Single or Dual Rotor Crusher , Designed for higher throughput and smaller particles. Ideal when delumping for pneumatic conveying or unloading. Complete Analysis From Experienced Professionals , The quality data produced from the test of your material helps you estimate operating costs from power consump­tion to wear parts. The written technical report provided to you includes: • Moisture content analysis • Gilson screening of raw feed particle size distribution • Product particle size distribution • Bulk density analysis • Abrasion test results • Estimated metal replacement costs • Horsepower consumption

The Stedman V-Slam™ is not only an excellent option for your coarse to fine crushing needs, but with a significant savings over high priced competitive units, the value is clear. The Stedman V-Slam™ minimizes operating costs with a low horsepower requirement per ton of throughput. Operating at one of the lowest wear costs per ton in the industry, the Stedman V-Slam™ is the solid choice.

Electrification now competes for attention in underground mining projects. Click the below link to know more: https://www.macleanengineering.com/blog-view-all/ev-momentum-inevitability

Join AirGon staff for closer look into our proven drone mapping workflow. Over the course of 1,000+ successful drone mapping missions, we have perfected our workflow to achieve accurate results in a timely manner. With the addition of our Post-Processing Kinematic direct geopositioning system, Loki, we are able to alleviate the need for dense ground control and cut field time down tremendously without sacrificing accuracy. In this webinar, we will present an overview of the entire AirGon workflow from mission planning to hosting your data and the products we use to power our process. Click download to view the webinar.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power began construction on two 55 MG enclosed reservoirs to protect drinking water that is currently stored in the open Silverlake and Ivanhoe reservoirs. The project needed to comply with EPA regulations which would hold a total water storage of 110 million gallons. The first reservoir (East) was completed in 2014 that led to shrinkage crack concerns, especially with the on-going drought in California . It was imperative that no water was lost due to leakage. When the first reservoir was completed, it resulted in 20,000 gallons of water loss per day. LADWP decided to use PREVent-C technology to improve their East Reservoir. They created roof deck slabs that included 5% PREVent C admixture that showed no shrinkage cracks. With great improvement, PREVent-C is being considered to be part of the West reservoir.

These are just some of the questions that should be addressed when considering a material handling valve for your application. What type of material is being handled? How much should be spent? What kind of power source can be supplied? This white paper offers an easy how-to-guide for selecting the right material handling valve for your specific application. Simply fill out the form and you will have immediate access to the guide.

These are just some of the questions that should be addressed when considering a material handling valve for your application. What type of material is being handled? How much should be spent? What kind of power source can be supplied? This white paper offers an easy how-to-guide for selecting the right material handling valve for your specific application.

The All-Electric Mine of the Future, and the Need for Good Roadbeds NOW Click the link below to learn more: http://www.macleanengineering.com/blog

This PowerPoint presentation explains why criteria are needed to determine which maintenance work should be planned.

Criteria for determining which maintenance work should be planned is explained in the PowerPoint presentation.

Many level applications pose special problems for process level equipment and technologies. Whether the industrial site is a mine, power generation facility, or cement plant, these sites all require technologies that will withstand the tough environmental conditions as well as the harsh nature of the solids applications. These include heavy dust in the airspace, steep angles of repose, high temperatures, changing process conditions, corrosive media, abrasive solids materials, and more. In addition, so many different sizes and shapes of containment mean that many installations have to deal with obstructions like mechanical bracing for structural support

Many level applications pose special problems for process level equipment and technologies. Whether the industrial site is a mine, power generation facility, or cement plant, these sites all require technologies that will withstand the tough environmental conditions as well as the harsh nature of the solids applications. These include heavy dust in the airspace, steep angles of repose, high temperatures, changing process conditions, corrosive media, abrasive solids materials, and more. In addition, so many different sizes and shapes of containment mean that many installations have to deal with obstructions like mechanical bracing for structural support

A new era of underground mining is underway. BEV (battery electric vehicle) propulsion on mobile fleets means less energy required for ventilation and less additional heat generated as mines go deeper. It means a working environment free from diesel fine particulate matter. And it means reduced planned maintenance requirements and total cost of ownership for high-tramming utility vehicles like the MacLean EV Series BT3 Boom Truck. MacLean connected the battery cycle to the mining cycle by engineering the integration of best-in-class electric drive components from around the world to deliver a BEV solution that is safe, proven and data-rich. Battery electric power, built for life underground.

U.S. Tsubaki DISCO is one of the most competitive traction drive units on the market today. DISCO combines compactness and simplicity with energy efficiency to ensure quiet operation and long, trouble-free performance. Starting with materials of the highest quality, U.S. Tsubaki carefully manufactures and assembles DISCO according to strict quality control and efficient manufacturing processes.

Download PowerPoint instructions - How to Implement a Maintenance program.

Mining Maintenance Management Course - The Course includes 22 essential maintenance management topics presented in a logical, straightforward PowerPoint format. Strategies, techniques, methodologies, technologies and procedures are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, illustrations, case studies and detailed instructor’s notes.

I have attached a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation on how to implementing a Mine Maintenance Management Program. But before you study it please understand that superior maintenance performance is built on three conditions: 1 - Maintenance proficiency – Maintenance personnel from manager to worker are proficient in all aspects of management, control and work execution. 2 - Knowledgeable support – All mining departments understand the help needed to make maintenance successful and provide it. 3 - Strategic direction – Mine managers assign mutually–supporting departmental objectives, provide policies to guide interdepartmental actions and verify performance. The one proven answer that meets these conditions is a quality maintenance program. That program must spell out who does what, how, when and why. These guidelines must be applied to the nine essential maintenance management phases: How to (1) Request or (2) Identify work, (3) Classify it to determine the best reaction, then how to (4) Plan, (5) Schedule, (6) Assign, (7) Control and (8) Measure the resulting work and finally, (9) Assess accomplishments against goals such as performance standards and budgets. All personnel in maintenance as well as those who interact with maintenance must be included in the program since every maintenance action requires a supporting or cooperative interdepartmental reaction. Just as the maintenance planner follows specific planning procedures, so must the purchasing agent who orders major component replacements for the job the planner is organizing. After 44 years as a mining maintenance management consulting in all types of mining operations, I can confidently state that the absence of a quality program will preclude meeting these three conditions and frustrate all efforts to achieve superior maintenance performance.

Today’s fleet manager is empowered to make incredibly informed decisions based on real site data. Fleet management software can calculate optimized haul routes. Site simulation software can ensure the equipment fleet is perfectly suited to the operation and its production goals. Telematics software helps predict and plan for service, track locations for better fleet utilization and even helps identify needs for operator training. With all this data at a fleet manager’s fingertips, there is enormous potential to positively impact the operation’s bottom line. All too often, however, a critical part of the equation is left inadequately monitored and tracked — tires.

Maintenance Planning Essentials Please review the PowerPoint presentation to learn the essential, proven planning techniques that ensure the significant benefits of well-planned work are achieved. Note especially the illustrative diagrams, informative captions and the detailed instructor’s notes that ensure effective training.

The drivers pushing mining companies to seriously look at the EV transition encompass a broad range of benefits – reduced ventilation requirements (30-50% less) and associated energy costs, elimination of diesel fuel costs (tens of thousands of dollars per EV unit, per year), reduced maintenance costs (some 25% fewer parts on EV propulsion vs. diesel propulsion rigs), elimination of diesel fine particular matter in the underground environment, and last but definitely not least - less noise, vibration and heat for miners operating the equipment underground. So how do you quantify the operational savings?

The new 75-ton EC750E excavator from Volvo boasts significant improvements to power, productivity and efficiency compared to its predecessor. It is equipped with the Volvo D16J 516-horsepower (392 kW), Tier 4 Final engine, providing an 11 percent increase in horsepower and 7 percent increase in digging force. Its 5 percent gain in fuel efficiency enables higher production at a lower cost per ton. A 4 percent boost in hydraulic flow is made possible by its new electro-hydraulic control system that reduces loss of flow and pressure for increased production.

The A60H, the new 60-ton articulated hauler from Volvo, opens increased production opportunities and cost savings potential. The 673-horsepower (502 kW) Volvo D16J engine offers ample power, and the active hydraulic front suspension, hydro-mechanical steering and high ground clearance at the articulation joint allow for easy navigation of tough terrain. A range of new features come standard, such as Hill Assist, a dump support system, on-board weighing and serviceability improvements.

The Volvo A45G articulated hauler is designed to be both powerful and productive, while remaining incredibly nimble and efficient. The A45G — powered by the latest Volvo D16, Tier 4 Final engine — boasts 469 horsepower (350 kW) and is capable of 45-ton payloads. New improvements include the Volvo Dynamic Drive system, which provides an enhanced gear-shifting strategy that increases customer fuel efficiency by 3 to 10 percent. New standard safety features include Hill Assist and a dump support system.

As construction equipment has grown in the last couple decades — in size, power, weight and speed — so too has the need for off-the-road tires that can keep up with the increased demand. As such, a tire market that was comprised of 100 percent bias designs only a couple decades ago has now moved primarily to radial for larger earthmoving equipment. While radial technology outperforms bias in many instances (justifying the increased cost), bias tires, when used in the proper application, can provide significant cost savings and performance benefits over radial — proving the latest isn’t always the greatest.

FLEET ELECTRIFICATION THAT CONNECTS THE MINING CYCLE TO THE BATTERY CYCLE: The MacLean approach to battery propulsion is built on giving our customers access to best-in-class battery, electric motor, onboard charging, and vehicle analytics technology, and then successfully integrating these components into mobile underground equipment by leveraging our multi-discipline engineering expertise, hard rock mining knowledge, and custom manufacturing experience. In other words, you can’t just understand the battery cycle, you need to understand the mining cycle in which it will be used. This is how MacLean has developed battery power, engineered for life underground.

Do not be fooled by the small size of the TSi 150CC. Although it is small enough to fit inside a standard shipping container, the TSi 150CC Sonic Drill Rig is just as powerful as the TSi 150T Truck-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig. Download this sell sheet to learn more.

The TSi 150C Crawler-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig is designed with the same power as the TSi 150T Truck-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig, but it can reach less accessible areas because of its track mounting. Download this sell sheet to learn more!

The TSi 150T Truck-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig is a powerful Sonic Drill Rig that can create in situ core samples and perfectly straight boreholes. The powerful 150 Series Sonic Oscillator powers this Sonic Drill Rig, which can drill up to 1,000 feet depending on the lithology and casing design. Download this sell sheet to learn more.

Van der Graaf is a leading designer and manufacturer of specially engineered drum motors. Built to endure the demands of the bulk handling industry – from ship loading, to power generation, to surface and underground mining. Van der Graaf products are manufactured and marketed worldwide through a respected international network of distributors. As the leading global supplier of conveyor belt drives, Van der Graaf has proven to be highly intuitive in projecting and reacting to changing market demands. The Extreme Duty Series offers a conveyor drive in which all components are housed internally. This advanced design eliminates the need for external features including the motor, gearbox, sprockets, chain, chain guard, and pillow block bearings, making it ideal for the harshest of environments. The Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Mining Series incorporates the benefits of a tried and tested drum motor with an increase in power and capacity. This durable design is entirely sealed from the most challenging work environments, providing a completely reliable, less complex, and virtually maintenance-free belt drive solution.

Drum Motors for Mining and Aggregate Applications Requiring High Power Conveyor Drives The rugged design of the Van der Graaf drum motor is ideal for the harsh and abrasive environmental conditions of the mining and aggregate handling industry. The drum motor encloses all moving parts within an oil bath that prevents dust and grit from wearing out key components. The benefit of this design eliminates the maintenance required on conventional exposed conveyor drives. • Engineered for Harsh Abrasive Environments • Lower Energy Costs • No Maintenance • Up to 300 HP

Pinetree Power, a subsidiary of GDF Suez Energy North America, in Fitchburg, MA, upgraded their conveyor drives to Van der Graaf Drum Motors. This upgrade allowed them to free up between 300 and 500 homes worth of electricity, increasing their revenue, while lowering operating and maintenance costs.

The purpose of this experiment is to compare efficiency, losses and overall energy cost between a conveyor powered by the conventional motor/gearbox conveyor drive and a conveyor powered by the internally driven drum motor.

MacLean Hard Rock Equipment R&D Report: The last 12 months at MacLean have seen the culmination of a two-year phase of intense product development activity, including fleet electrification; face bolting on the MacLean 975 Omnia Bolter; and, a new, ultra-versatile utility vehicle for high reach/heavy load applications - the MacLean LR3.

This short PowerPoint tackles the many misconceptions about bolted tanks and leakage. Get the facts!

With the introduction of the Cat 794 AC, more and more mines are discovering its advantages over existing 320-ton trucks. As these mines replace aging eets with Cat 794 ACs, they’re seeing substantial improvements in truck performance and cost per ton— without having to adjust their operations to a different sized truck or a different drive system. Here are seven ways the Cat 794 AC outperforms the most popular competitor in the 320-ton electric drive truck class.

Learn how a power plant in North Dakota decreased their quicklime consumption & operating costs by almost $1 million annually. Highlights: Quicklime consumption decreased by over 10% annually; Reduced slaking system maintenance costs by $120,000 annually; Increased Sulphur scrubbing efficiency; Reduced Carbon footprint by 5,300 tons CO2 annually Increased slaking system throughput from 63% to 100% of name-plate capacity. The installed cost of the upgrade was under $200,000 – payback was less than 3 months.

A quality mine maintenance program is the best assurance that the 35% of operating costs typically spent on maintenance yields consistently reliable production equipment upon which mine performance depends. The accompanying Powerpoint presentation: Implementing the Plant/Mine Maintenance Management Program (93 slides) is provided as a professional courtesy to help evaluate your existing program or develop, document and implement a similar program. Additional Powerpoint presentations are available. A listing appears at the end of the presentation.

The successful introduction of battery power to hard rock mining isn’t going to be about the correct choice of battery chemistry alone, it will be about engineering a battery propulsion system that is fit-for-purpose with the mining application and duty cycle, and one with maximum flexibility to allow for the rapid pace of battery technology advances that will inevitably open up options for diesel-free mine planning and retrofitting. http://www.macleanengineering.com/media-en/blog

An ideas instead of mining boom has a nice ring to it as a slogan, but what if mining booms and ideas booms are one in the same? http://www.macleanengineering.com/blog/getting-innovation-right

Prohibitive ventilation costs as mines go deeper and concerns about worker health and safety are ushering in a new era in propulsion options for underground mining.

High pressure water as an ore flow solution: A mining innovation partnership between MacLean Engineering and Newcrest's Telfer mine in Western Australia delivers the world's first-ever sub level water cannon. http://www.macleanengineering.com/media-en/the-rig-report/180-wc3-water-cannon

OSHA has recently added a new regulation: “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment.” This paper will outline the background of the changes and offer best practices for how you can make your business safer by protecting against arc flash hazards.

AZFAB has developed a solution to one of a plants operator’s biggest problems…WATER. In the industry, water has become one of our most important commodities. It often takes months to reclaim water from settling ponds. In addition, there is a significant loss of this precious resource in a traditional pond system. AZFAB Thickeners will help you face those challenges and lower your operating costs. Making efficient use of flocculants and effective use of settling zones, AZFAB Thickener-Clarifier can significantly reduce the size of settling ponds and can do so with minimal power consumption and chemical cost. The AZFAB system can return 90% of wash water back into the plant’s operation within 30 minutes. Tanks are 16 feet high and range in diameter from 30 to 85 feet. The systems can handle 2,000 to 18,000 gallons per minute and can be designed to fit the plant’s exact needs. All units come equipped with low drag rakes, hydraulic drives, and PLC control. The system is a bolt together design, and assembled in USA.

AZFAB has developed a solution to one of a plants operator’s biggest problems…WATER. In the industry, water has become one of our most important commodities. It often takes months to reclaim water from settling ponds. In addition, there is a significant loss of this precious resource in a traditional pond system. AZFAB Thickeners will help you face those challenges and lower your operating costs. Making efficient use of flocculants and effective use of settling zones, AZFAB Thickener-Clarifier can significantly reduce the size of settling ponds and can do so with minimal power consumption and chemical cost. The AZFAB system can return 90% of wash water back into the plant’s operation within 30 minutes. Tanks are 16 feet high and range in diameter from 30 to 85 feet. The systems can handle 2,000 to 18,000 gallons per minute and can be designed to fit the plant’s exact needs. All units come equipped with low drag rakes, hydraulic drives, and PLC control. The system is a bolt together design, and assembled in USA.

Conn-Weld Industries was founded in 1975 by James D. Connolly based on his philosophy to serve the customer by offering a quality product, produced in a timely fashion backed by dependable service. Today Conn-Weld does business around the world still guided by this same philosophy. Through persistence and commitment, Conn-Weld's state-of-the-art facility in Princeton, WV USA continues to grow becoming the leading manufacturer of quality equipment servicing the industries of coal, aggregate, pulp and paper, minerals, corn, hydro power, and many more. Conn-Weld's experience combined with the latest technology offers engineering solutions for unique needs.

Introducing The T900 - Engineered by Telsmith, specifically for mining applications, the T900 is packed with the power you need to deliver high productivity with lower operating costs, allowing you to maximize the efficiency of your mining operation.

Originally presented at Haulage & Loading 2015, this presentation contains an overview of emissions regulations and strategies for meeting requirements while maintaining operational performance with diesel-powered equipment.

The mining sector throughout its history has been receiving pressure to increase production, with lower costs and with less environmental impacts. This pressure has been transferred to the OEMs to manufacture faster equipment, with more horse power, higher efficiencies, while generating lower emissions. This can be seen in the evolution of equipment that have become ever larger and more efficient. To meet this need the engines and transmissions need to produce/transmit increasing power and the hydraulic systems need to work with extremely high pressures, requiring that these components be designed with tighter clearances and therefore requiring lubricants and fuels with a high level of cleanliness. In order to meet the increasingly stringent emissions requirements, engines need to work with higher pressures and increasingly cleaner fuels. Year after year the contamination impact in the mining sector is becoming more critical due to: • New fuels technologies, such as ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and biofuels • New legislation with greater emissions restrictions • New equipment technologies to improve energy efficiency, power and speed It is important to highlight the importance of fuel and lubricant cleanliness due to: • Higher pressure of fuel and hydraulic systems • Closer tolerances

The Robinson Nevada copper and gold mine is a big place, but it has no room for guesswork. Just ask Production Analyst Leatham Hendrix. Located in rugged White Pine County near Ruth, Nevada, the Robinson site—operated by Robinson Nevada Mining Company, a division of QuadraFNX Mining, Ltd.—employs 510 people and runs a large mixed fleet that includes 29 haul trucks of 150- and 240-ton capacities. That’s a lot of equipment and manpower for Hendrix to keep tabs on, and small data collection errors can add up quickly to big management problems. “It’s one thing to capture data manually,” Hendrix says, “but there’s always the question of the ‘human factor.’ Somebody puts the wrong number in the wrong place and everything looks different from that point on.” To minimize those compounding errors, the Robinson site has used Cat® MineStar™ System since 2007.