With an increased volume of rain on Australia’s east coast, many underground quarrying sites are experiencing repeatedly disruptive flooding events. Stephen Marley, Area Manager at AIP, explains that this calls for reliable and rugged layflat hosing for the use on dewatering pump equipment. “The Powaflex Pumpman...
“Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability targets have become a key focus for heavy industry in recent years,” says Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia. As part of this, managers in these sectors are pursuing more environmentally friendly cleaning solutions,...
According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia, a key focus for quarries should ensuring that all stages of operation are compliant for the safety and wellbeing of personnel. “A straightforward way of doing this is opting for machinery...
Selecting the right bearings for a quarry conveyor can mean the difference between high-scale production and costly unplanned downtime. As these elements are exposed to large volumes of heavy material and strong vibrations around the clock, Motion Australia’s Tony Tormey suggests consulting with a product...
The installation of backstops and anti-rollback technology helps to make inclined conveyors on quarry sites safer. If a conveyor drive cuts out due to failure or a power outage, it will start running backwards down the incline, taking tonnes of crushed rock with it. This...
Despite the importance of shaker screens in quarry operations, they often experience breakdowns and short service life. According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia, this is largely related to the quality of the bearings. “The problem is not...
Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) haulage systems are an extremely common method of extracting and moving coal in longwall applications. Servicing and upgrades of this machinery can prove challenging, especially in confined underground environments. Because of the unique design of AFC chain, traditional tensioners are not usually...
Pump systems are integral to mining operations for the use of transporting clean or waste water, water storage, and pressurised depositing for dust suppression. For over 20 years, Professional Pump Services (PPS) in Townsville has been supplying premium quality, up-to-date solutions to their customers in...
Identifying the best epoxy grout for the installation of heavy rotating equipment is critical, and can drastically impact the wear life of quarrying machinery. Grouting is responsible for maintaining precision alignment, dampening vibrations, and protecting the foundation of the entire system. “Ensuring a robust foundation and...
On a mining site, equipment such as pumps, heating and ventilation systems, air compressors, and conveyors are all powered by electric motors. The purchase price of these motors represents only a small percentage of their overall operating cost, as each unit can use up to...
