Effective water management is crucial for the smooth operation of industrial worksites. Any mismanagement can lead to dangerous working conditions, damage to equipment, and halt operations. Industrial sites need to keep the working conditions dry to avoid accidents and corrosion due to water-based liquids containing abrasive...
Excluding pumps that are part of equipment, such as hydraulic and oil pumps in the grand scheme of things, there are typically two types of pumps for the mining sector, according to Marcelo Falcao, Technical Support at Motion Australia in Brisbane. “The first is for...
Solving engineering problems requires technical aptitude, mixed with a dash of ingenuity. It is this perfect balance of skill and expertise that mining customers have come to expect from Camco Engineering. Specialising in refurbishment, Camco undertakes the repair, supply and manufacture of a wide range...
Variable speed drives (VSDs) are a small yet extremely important piece of electrical equipment on every mining, processing, and manufacturing site. A VSD sits between the electrical supply and a motor, regulating the flow of energy and converting AC to DC power before transferring it...
“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,...
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...
