Chairman's Report - 2016 American Concrete Pipe Association
Chairman's Report - 2016 American Concrete Pipe Association

By MINING MEDIA INTERNATIONAL

Don Marsh

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A visit with 2016 American Concrete Pipe Association Chairman Bo Gossett III - Appointment to the American Concrete Pipe Association Executive Committee three years ago put A.C. “Bo” Gossett, III on track to become 2016 chairman, where he sees an opportunity to advance an industry of which his family has been a part for 70-plus years— and speak on behalf of what remains a critical membership component.
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Maintenance Terminology
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The primary purpose of posting Maintenance Terminology was to solicit feedback adding, modifying or removing the definitions listed. So far there have been numerous views and downloads and only one offer to add a definition. My 'best effort' at listing these definitions of common mining maintenance terminology warrants a closer look and some feedback. It seems important that mining maintenance establish that 'we do know what we are talking about.' And more importantly we inform those who rely on maintenance to know as well. Feedback to: [email protected]. A subsequent listing will incorporate your additions or modifications.
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How to Choose the Right Lime Slaker for your Application
STT Enviro Corp
Choosing the right lime slaker for your application is no easy task. Here you will find information on each type of lime slaker and we’ll help you to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
What kind of work does maintenance perform and how is it controlled?
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Chevron Products Company has a competitive family of hydraulic oils
Chevron
Chevron Products Company has a competitive family of hydraulic oils. Our hydraulic oils, when combined with an effective maintenance program including system cleanliness, can help to improve productivity, reliability and uptime and help minimize costs including fuel costs, and in many cases create a material improvement to your bottom line.*
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Understanding the Backlog
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
UNDERSTANDING THE BACKLOG - It is not . . . “the work we ain’t done yet” . . . as many think. Rather, it is a valuable management tool enabling workforce size and craft composition to be determined and labor more effectively managed.
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Get the facts about leakage in storage tanks
STT Enviro Corp
This short PowerPoint tackles the many misconceptions about bolted tanks and leakage. Get the facts!
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Setting Maintenance Work Priorities
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Setting Maintenance Work Priorities - By setting maintenance work priorities, the relative importance of a single job in relationship to other jobs, operational needs, safety or equipment condition is established and a time period is assigned within which the work should be completed.
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Joy Global rolls out JoySmart Solutions, integrated offerings delivering improved mine performance
JOY GLOBAL
Joy Global rolls out JoySmart Solutions, integrated offerings delivering improved mine performance
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Joy Global unleashes first hybrid shovel, the P&H 2650CX
JOY GLOBAL
Joy Global unleashes first hybrid shovel, the P&H 2650CX
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Maintenance Cost Control—Is Your System Active or Passive?
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Although many mines and processing plants have sophisticated maintenance cost information systems, cost control relies ultimately on management actions based on the information such systems generate. A systematic management approach to solving problems and implementing solutions is the key to effective maintenance cost control
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Achieve “good, better, best” with premium hydraulic oils
Chevron
What do you need to know to choose the right hydraulic oil to optimize you operations, and what are your options? Now that you’ve determined what properties are needed for your plant’s plastic products manufacturing machinery, have you considered the cleanliness of that fluid? Fluid cleanliness is important in hydraulic system, and particularly in precision equipment like plastic products manufacturing machinery operating at high pressure.
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Achieve “good, better, best” with premium hydraulic oils
Chevron
What do you need to know to choose the right hydraulic oil to optimize you operations, and what are your options? Now that you’ve determined what properties are needed for your plant’s plastic products manufacturing machinery, have you considered the cleanliness of that fluid? Fluid cleanliness is important in hydraulic system, and particularly in precision equipment like plastic products manufacturing machinery operating at high pressure.
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Primary Crushing Training Module
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
In this training module, Performance Associates International (PAI) covers the characteristics of a gyratory crusher that’s designed to be the first stage in the size reduction of run-of-mine ore. A gyratory crusher receives ore from a mine and crushes the ore between a gyrating main shaft and stationary liners called concaves. This module explains the gyratory crusher’s principle of operation and provides detailed descriptions of the major components and the role that each component plays in its operation. You'll learn how the drive system operates, the details of the dust sealing system, the importance of the various lubrication systems, and the two functions of the main shaft positioning system, or MPS. We’ll also explain the operation of the balance cylinders and how they’re designed to prevent oversize boulders from causing damage. We’ll also cover the apron feeder, which conveys the crushed ore from the crusher to a downstream discharge conveyor belt. The principle of operation and detailed descriptions of the components of the apron feeder—including the drive chains, pans, rollers, and an electric or hydraulic motor—are illustrated. This is one of many plant area modules that is covered in a typical PAI operations training module.
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Mining Equipment Availability
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Determination of equipment availability levels to meet production targets is strongly influenced by the quality of maintenance support. But for maintenance to deliver reliable equipment and operations to meet production targets, mutual understanding of the elements that impact availability is essential. Comments on the illustration are most welcome.
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Boost the performance of oil
Techenomics
Addition of nano-sized WS2 additives to oil enhances the performance of the oil, reduces metal wear and increases productivity of engines and hydraulic equipment. Fleet trials have shown the product's value in a range of engines in different vehicle sizes.
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Stability important for Mongolia
Techenomics
As a fledgling democracy in a resource-rich nation, stability and continuity is important for the future development of Mongolia. Techenomics Mongolia is one of a number of mining technology companies playing a part in Mongolia's ongoing growth.
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Fleet trial shows benefits of WS2 oil additives
Techenomics
A trial of the use of nano-sized WS2 oil additives in various fleet vehicles operated by a council in a mining area of regional New South Wales, Australia, has demonstrated considerable cost savings for the council and important environmental benefits. The trial showed that the additives increase the life of the oil, and its performance, thereby boosting productivity and reducing maintenance costs. The additives reduce friction and limit metal wear. They are reduce the production of harmful emissions, thus reducing the council's environmental footprint.
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Performance Associates International Assists Torex Gold With Start-Up Success
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Far too often, natural resource companies start up new plants without a properly trained operations and maintenance team. The results can be disastrous for both safety and revenue. Obviously the ultimate objective is a plant that operates in a safe and profitable manner. In most cases, the pre-start-up safety training is satisfactory, resulting in few if any accidents during start-up and ongoing operations. However, many plants drop the ball when it comes to properly training operations and maintenance personnel. The payback on a properly executed training program far outweighs the cost. If you are going to budget for high-quality engineering, efficient procurement, and experienced and proven construction management (including commissioning), why leave training open to chance? Performance Associates International (PAI) developed an extensive operations and maintenance training program for Torex Gold’s El Limón-Guajes project in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. In 2015, PAI industry training specialists traveled to the project site to carry out the training for Torex Gold employees in anticipation of plant start-up and gold production. The venture was a “massive success,” according to Nelson Bodnarchuk, Director, Operational Systems. This video tells the story of that success, including generous feedback from the executive officers at Torex recognizing our role in the partnership.
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Recommended Duties and Resonsibilities of Key Mining Maintenance Personnel
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
These recommended duties and responsibilities of key maintenance personnel provide guidelines for efficient maintenance interactions and interdepartmental cooperation that can enhance the overall maintenance performance,
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Performance Associates International (PAI) y Torex Gold colaboran para una puesta en marcha exitosa
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Con demasiada frecuencia, las compañías de recursos naturales ponen en marcha plantas nuevas sin contar con un equipo de operaciones y mantenimiento debidamente capacitado. El resultado puede ser desastroso tanto en términos de seguridad como de ingresos. Obviamente el objetivo fundamental es una planta que funciona de forma segura y rentable. En la mayoría de los casos, la capacitación sobre seguridad que se da antes del arranque de la planta es satisfactoria, resultando en pocos accidentes (o ninguno) durante la puesta en marcha y operaciones subsecuentes. Sin embargo, muchas plantas son negligentes cuando se trata de la buena capacitación de su personal de operaciones y mantenimiento. Un programa de capacitación bien ejecutado compensa con creces los costos de ejecución del mismo. Si se va a presupuestar una ingeniería de alta calidad, un proceso de adquisición eficiente y una gestión de construcción experimentada y comprobada (incluyendo el comisionamiento), ¿por qué dejar a la suerte la capacitación? Performance Associates International (PAI) desarrolló un programa de capacitación por computadora comprensivo, el cual abarca operaciones y mantenimiento, para su planta de oro El Limón-Guajes en el estado de Guerrero, México. En el 2015, los especialistas de capacitación industrial de PAI viajaron al lugar del proyecto para entrenar a los empleados de Torex Gold en anticipación de la puesta de marcha de la planta y la producción de oro. El emprendimiento fue un “éxito masivo,” según Nelson Bodnarchuk, Director, Sistemas Operacionales. Este video cuenta la historia de ese éxito, incluyendo comentarios generosos de los oficiales ejecutivos de Torex, quienes reconocen nuestro papel en la colaboración.
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A Leading Provider of Reliability for Industrial Assets
WHITMORE
For more than 122 years, Whitmore has been providing high quality performance products to industry. We continue to set the protection standard for the lubrication and reliability industries in the most adverse conditions and demanding environments. Whitmore is a leading provider of innovative products and services which increase the reliability, performance and lifespan of industrial assets. We manufacture reliability products, high performance lubricants, friction modifiers, rail lubrication equipment, lubrication management systems and cleaners designed to meet the specific needs of each industry and application.
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Drone Mapping Considerations: Mapping with Low Cost Platforms
AirGon, LLC
This paper is an introduction to AirGon’s Bring Your Own Drone (BYOD) Mapping Kit. This kit contains all of the software components and training that you will need to conduct successful mapping operations using a DJI Phantom or Inspire. While it is unabashedly an advertorial for our products, I think you will also gain understanding of where low cost drone mapping can be effective and the steps you will need to take to execute a project.
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Kespry Customer Profile: Bob Yaremko at Peckham Industries
Kespry
Learn how Peckham Industries uses the Kespry Automated Drone System to measure stockpiles. Before discovering Kespry, surveys were done once a year at a handful of locations. Today, they can measure stockpiles whenever they’d like and as often as they’d like.
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Sustainable maintenance
Techenomics
Optimisation and productivity are buzz words in mining at present and they also apply to maintenance. In order to have sustainable mining operations, it is important that due attention is given to optimising maintenance, which Techenomics does with its oil analysis, condition monitoring and fluid management services, complemented by the tungsten disulphide additives it distributes.
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Using Standards to Evaluate Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Any maintenance improvement effort should be initiated with an evaluation to identify and prioritize essential improvement needs. Comparing current performance against proven standards is an effective means of evaluating to establishing a realistic improvement plan and guide the improvement effort.
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Acheiving World Class Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
There are no world class maintenance organizations. Rather, there are ‘world class’ mining organizations that include a world class maintenance organization. Maintenance, by itself, is a service-provider. When that service is exceptional, it is made that way because maintenance is operating in a mining environment that requires it to be exceptional. Mining managers will have created a working environment in which maintenance can be exceptional. They have caused operations to accept responsibility for the effect utilization of maintenance services and staff departments like warehousing or purchasing to provide exceptional service because it is expected of them. World class status is only achieved when there is a total operation effort.
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Blast Modeling
Dyno Nobel
An application to determine how various blast patterns proposed for a project would perform in the field.
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Improved Fragmentation for Road Development
Dyno Nobel
As a new mine starting up development, this gold mine in Northern Ontario used much of the blasted rock for infrastructure in building up roads and construction pads.
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Fragmentation Modeling to Achieve Best Blast Design
Dyno Nobel
This operation was undergoing a complete review of its blasting practices and blast designs in order to ensure the most optimized results were being achieved.
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MacLean Mobile Equipment Innovation Update
MacLean Engineering
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.
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Conveyor Brush Belt Cleaner
Van der Graaf
The Van der Graaf Brush Belt Cleaner offers a belt cleaning solution to remove residual materials from conveyor belts without the wear and tear of a conventional belt scraper. The compact, low profile design provides space savings, efficiency and reliability with virtually no maintenance. As a one component brush assembly, it can be easily installed behind the head pulley or inside the belt conveyor frame. This durable drum motor design is entirely sealed from the most challenging cleaning environments, providing a completely reliable, less complex solution.
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Energy Efficiency Comparison: Drum Motor vs. Conventional Motor/Gearbox
Van der Graaf
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.
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Case Study Video: Pinetree Power
Van der Graaf
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.
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Extreme-Duty Series Drum Motor
Van der Graaf
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
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Extreme-Duty Drum Motor Catalog
Van der Graaf
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.
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How a Sonic Drill Rig Works
Terra Sonic
This video shows a Terra Sonic International Sonic Drill Rig in action.
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Sonic Drill Rigs
Terra Sonic
The Terra Sonic International Products Brochure offers detailed information on all of our products, including the TSi 150T Truck-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig, the TSi 150C Crawler-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig, and the TSi 150CC Compact Crawler-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig.
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Link-Belt Idler Catalog
SYNTRON MATERIAL HANDLING
Syntron Material Handling - Link-Belt idlers
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Link-Belt Underground Solutions
SYNTRON MATERIAL HANDLING
Syntron Material Handling - Link-Belt underground catalog
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Coal Industry Solutions from Link-Belt and Syntron
SYNTRON MATERIAL HANDLING
Syntron Material Handling is the answer for all you Coal Mining Material Handling needs.
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Reinforcing the 'Detection' Capabilities of Preventive Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Successful implementation of Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) creates circumstances that sharply increase the equipment problem detection capabilities of preventive maintenance. In turn, gains in the ability to plan more work help maintenance to deliver consistently reliable production equipment for its mining operation.
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TSi 150T Truck-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig
Terra Sonic
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.
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TSi 150C Crawler-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig
Terra Sonic
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!
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TSi 150CC Compact Crawler-Mounted Sonic Drill Rig
Terra Sonic
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.
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An overview of remote isolation systems applied in process industries
Eaton
The authors describe the application of remote isolation systems in mining industry conveyance systems and offers case study details where these systems have been installed.
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Hearing protection - the electrical hazard you don't "hear" about!
Eaton
This paper will explain some of the physiological aspects which give us our hearing capabilities. It will also describe how damage to the ear should be considered as part of an electrical safety program, as well as potential methods for reducing the hazard.
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Eaton delivers turnkey communication solution improving safety for Russian mine shaft sinking system
Eaton
Customer success story on Deilmann Haniel explaining how Eaton increased safety and operational performance in a difficult climate.
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New strut technology: Save time, space, and lower installation cost
Eaton
Overview on how to improve flexibility; maximize space while lowering total installed cost of supports in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP) facility-subsystems.
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MacLean EV Series: Full-Fleet Electrification
MacLean Engineering
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.
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A45G Articulated Hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment
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.
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A60H Articulated Hauler
Volvo Construction Equipment
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.
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EC750E Crawler Excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment
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.
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Mining at the cutting edge
Volvo Construction Equipment
Site simulation, Volvo articulated haulers and excavators, and flexible financing from Volvo Financial Services play a pivotal role in a family-owned garnet mining business.
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LP360 for sUAS
AirGon, LLC
LP360 for sUAS is an advanced desktop application designed to make easy work of extracting information and derived products from data collected by small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS, UAVs, drones). LP360 works with point clouds derived from LIDAR systems as well as Structure from Motion (SfM, dense image matching, point clouds from imagery, multi-ray, photogrammetry) point clouds. For sUAS data collection and processing, LP360 picks up where point cloud generation tools such as PhotoScan and Pix4D leave off. LP360 has a very rapid Return on Investment (ROI), paying for itself within just a few stockpile edit sessions.
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Education – A Counterbalance to the Mining Maintenance Challenge
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Education – A Counterbalance to the Mining Maintenance Challenge. The already difficult circumstances of mining maintenance are compounded by remote locations, indigenous workforces, recruitment of management personnel and a whole range of difficulties, some unexpected. Many of these adverse circumstances can be offset by educating the mining workforce on how they can help to make maintenance more effective. Please see the Mining Maintenance Management Course.
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The Forgotten Maintenance Supervisor
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
The maintenance supervisor holds the most difficult job in mining. Don’t think so? Then consider his daily situation.
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Education - Key to Improving Maintenance Performance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Consider the impact these five educational steps could have to help improve maintenance performance. Initially, clarify internal maintenance actions. Then specify help needed from other departments. Finally, secure the dedicated overall direction from mine management in a mine-wide coordinated maintenance effort
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Solving the Mystery of Improving Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Solving the Mystery of Improving Maintenance Maintenance often represents over 35% of total mine operating costs. Yet, little is known by the general mining population of the details of what maintenance does, how they do it and the help, support and cooperation they require. Many see maintenance as a ‘closed book.’ Herein are both the problem and the solution. Maintenance has done little to explain what they do, how they do it and specify the help that they need.
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Maintenance Training
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Mining is unique among all industries as are the challenges of maintaining its equipment. Successful maintenance will require fully-coordinated help from all departments and knowledgeable, dedicated management oversight. Effective training can help to meet these requirements. Un fortunately, public seminars on maintenance management are seldom mining-specific and are usually generic. Little that is useful can be learned from these generalizations or from non-mining attendees. Attendance fees and travel expenses can be prohibitive. Attendance from remote mining locations is seldom possible. These remote workforces can include local recruits unfamiliar with mining and are often staffed with ex-pats with widely diverse backgrounds and experiences. Training can enable them to perform consistently as a reliable team. All of these training needs can be met by the Mining Maintenance Management Course specifically designed for on-site training conducted by your own personnel.
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No Maintenance Program - Major Omission
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
No Maintenance Program – Major Omission Attention Mine Managers – If maintenance does not have a program parallel to the one described in this article, don’t expect them to be able to deliver consistently reliable production equipment. Here is how to correct that situation. See an important notice at the end of the article.
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What's in a number? The economics of battery power in underground mining
MacLean Engineering
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?
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Primary Necessity for Effective Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
A maintenance program that prescribes who does what, how when and why is the primary necessity for effective maintenance. Without it you are wasting your time. Here's the proof.
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Maintenance Planning Essentials
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
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.
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Maintenance Objective - Consistently reliable equipment
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
The mining operation that understands who does what about performing or supporting maintenance, how, when and why can meet the objective of providing consistently reliable production equpment. A well informed workforce confident in all aspects of achieving effective maintenance guarantees this reality. The reality is the development, documentation, implementation and operation of a proven mine maintenance management program.
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How to Optimize Maintenance Planning Efficiency
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Learn what World Class mining organizations do to make maintenance planning more efficient, deliver reliable production equipment, reduce cost and help ensure mine profitability. Implementation of these 10 actions can have a direct, positive impact on maximizing maintenance performance. A must read for all mining and maintenance managers whose objectives include improving maintenance.
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The answer to mine maintenance management training
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
The utilization of professional training materials in the conduct of on-site maintenance management training has many advantages. Training can accommodate the availability of key personnel to avoid conflicts with operating schedules. As many personnel as necessary can be trained, singly or in logical organizational groups. Personnel from several departments can be trained together to clarify interdepartmental roles and actions. Presentations can be repeated for new personnel or those assigned new responsibilities. Individuals can train themselves. Training needs at remote mining locations are met avoiding expensive attendance fees and travel expenses to distant venues. Training solutions and recommendations are based on actual, realistic and proven situations unique and directly applicable to the mining industry.
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5 Steps to Getting Started with an Enterprise Drone Program
Kespry
Enterprises everywhere are using drone technology to increase their bottom line and get an edge over the competition. If you’ve been thinking about implementing drone technology but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone - understanding all of the elements of a drone program can be complicated. Here are 5 steps for getting started.
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How Enterprise Adoption is Changing the Drone Industry
Kespry
Large enterprises are adopting drone technology at an incredible pace and the drone industry is adapting to meet their needs. As businesses around the globe implement drone programs they are pushing out the boundaries of what drones can do and what the drone industry delivers. Click here to learn how large enterprises are seeing a clear ROI using drone technology.
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Phoenix Process Equipment Interactive Brochure
PHOENIX Process Equipment Company
Download an Interactive Overview of aggregate processing technologies and services provided by Phoenix Process Equipment. See why We're All About The Process.
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Haulage & Loading 2017 Event Directory
SEMCO Publishing
Browse the directory for Haulage & Loading 2017. This includes complete exhibitor list and contact information along with the technical program for the conference.
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The Vital Relationship of PM to Effective Planning
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
A maintenance organization was found to be planning only 21% of all work. Study revealed that most equipment deficiencies were being discovered just before failure. Major jobs that required detailed planning were being attempted as unplanned work. As such, they cost too much, took much longer to complete, were hurried and often failed again prematurely. How was this situation corrected?
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How an Aggregates Company Uses Drone Data
Kespry
Brian Biggerstaff, Environmental Manager at CSA Materials, will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management, environmental management and visualizing shot blasts. Questions can be submitted before and during the webinar. Register here.
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Superior Maintenance Performance: Three Conditions - One Answer
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
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.
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A Journey Toward Electrical Workplace Safety and Production Reliability
Eaton
This paper outlines the experience of one global cement producer that embarked on site surveys and studies to achieve arc flash safety compliance at 13 cement plants in the U.S. and Canada.
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Steel Rolling Mill Achieves Target of Reduced Operational Costs via Cooling System Upgrade
Eaton
The purpose of this paper is to review a case study of a successful energy project at the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor facility involving the addition of five new adjustable frequency drives (AFDs) used to regulate flow of the high-volume water spray system for the runout table (ROT). The paper will outline 1) processes used in justifying new technology updates, 2) mill alignment with the serving electric utility to leverage energy credits, 3) equipment selection and installation and 4) metrics used to demonstrate the project delivered the desired payback.
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Mining Maintenance Management Course
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
The Mining Maintenance Management Course is ideal for training maintenance personnel on the procedures, techniques, strategies and methodologies required to manage maintenance effectively. While maintenance personnel are the primary audience, staff organizations and operations will learn how to focus their support and cooperative efforts to enhance maintenance performance. Mining managers will appreciate recommended policies and key indices to guide and monitor the overall maintenance effort. The overall course objective is the development of a cohesive, efficient team from manager to worker to meet the unique maintenance requirements of the mining industry.
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[Webinar] How Drone Data is Changing the Aggregates Industry
Kespry
Tony Cinkovich, Senior Project Manager at Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, will discuss how their company uses drone data for inventory management, mine planning and haul truck road construction. Register here.
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The Elusive Qwest for World Class Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
The Elusive Qwest for World Class Maintenance - ‘Seat of the Pants’ Maintenance Isn’t Good Enough - A major deficiency of too many mining operations and the explanation of most maintenance problems is no program. As a result, maintenance personnel who are to carry it out or support it (like purchasing, warehousing and operations) are confused and uncertain about how to help. Mine managers are frustrated and impatient, expecting that maintenance should, by now, know what they are supposed to do and how. Too many assumptions have been made starting with the mine manager who should have said, "I want a logical, well-defined program about maintenance that fits our operating plan and I want all mine personnel to understand it, support it and make it work." To those mining operations and their maintenance departments who insist they know what to do, have them prove it with a well-documented program. Many can’t.
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The Vital Relationship of PM to Effective Planning
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
A maintenance organization was found to be planning only 21% of all work. Study revealed that most equipment deficiencies were being discovered just before failure. Major jobs that required detailed planning were being attempted as unplanned work. As such, they cost too much, took much longer to complete, were hurried and often failed again prematurely. Read how this situation was corrected.
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Maintenance planning/scheduling questions looking for answers.
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Here are some of the maintenance planning/scheduling questions that require resolution if this activity is to be carried out efficiently.
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No planning criteria creates unecessary work control problems..
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
Significant work control problems are needlessly created when there are no criteria for determining which maintenance work requires planning.
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[Webinar] Using Drone Data for Mine Planning
Kespry
David Lloyd, Mine Planning Engineer at APAC-Central, will discuss how their company uses drone data for mine planning. Register here. http://click.kespry.com/mineplanningwebinar
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The space and time between semi-mechanization and full automation
MacLean Engineering
The robots are coming: Taking the miner out of mining is the common theme these days as the pace of advance of artificial intelligence quickens, as big data goes from a buzz phrase to business-as-usual, and as the move through semi to full automation continues. Autonomous operation is on all the major mining companies’ innovation roadmaps. At some point down the road, that is where the bulk of the industry will end up. But we have lots of ground to cover and many years of advances to get through, before we get there in a broad sense. How to manage the transition years is the big question, for mining companies and manufacturers alike.
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The user experience of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in underground mining
MacLean Engineering
Ramp trials of the MacLean BT3 battery electric boom truck in Canada - Switching out diesel fuel for battery electricity on mobile equipment in underground mining is as much of a user experience exercise as it is an engineering exercise.
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Centralized Blasting - Increasing Production by Eliminating Downtime Before and During Blasting
Dyno Nobel
After speaking with Dyno Nobel, the mine decided to implement BlastWeb®, a centralised blasting system that is specifically designed for use in underground mining operations. BlastWeb allows reliable remote initiation of development, production and stope blasting from a safe and controlled location on the surface. The blast areas can be completely evacuated as no-one is required to be underground for the blasting. In addition to the obvious safety benefits, the other main benefit of the system at this mine is a reduction in the re-entry time. After the implementation of BlastWeb, a comparison was made of the blast completion times before and after its introduction. It was determined that centralised blasting reduced the blast completion time, on average, by 10 minutes. The implementation of Dyno Nobel’s Centralised Blasting System supports both the safety of the mine employees during blasting and an increase in production time.
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RCM - A Necessity for Effective Maintenance
PAUL D TOMLINGSON
This widely-read and well-publicized article on Reliability Centered Maintenance is provided as a professional courtesy.
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Using drones to manage inventory
Kespry
Drone technology and aerial intelligence data enables companies to complete more accurate inventory management and maximize revenue. Download this report to learn more about drone technology for your organization.
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A Dust Collector Suitable for Any Work Space
Aerodyne Environmental
The GPC Dust Collector is an efficient way to handle your dust collecting needs. The GPC dust collector’s small size makes it easy to solve dust collecting problems for plants and workshops with limited floor space or overhead clearance, making it an ideal solution for your dust collecting problems.
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Dust Collection Evaluation Guide
Aerodyne Environmental
Evaluate your current dust collection system for operational efficiency. Explore these five crucial areas and assess the effectiveness of your: Pickup points, Duct work, Dust Collector, Cyclone, and Exhaust fan. Pinpoint how these major areas may affect your dust collection.
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3 Ways Drones Make Companies More Profitable
Kespry
Drone technology is proving to be the most valuable tool available for industrial use cases. Companies using Kespry drone solutions are realizing better inventory management and data reliability, which increases profitability.
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Concrete Floor
Premier Construction Products Group
Prevent Cracks with Volume Stable Concrete. The University of Utah’s basketball team needed to avoid concrete shrinkage and curling if they were going to be able to feature high quality wood flooring in their practice facility. With PREVent-C and 4 lbs/CY macro fibers, the entire 14,000-square-foot concrete slab was poured continuously with no joints. The floor flatness and levelness numbers were twice as stringent as required by specifications and no grinding was needed.
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Sometimes Simpler is better: Vacu-Valve® is a Simpler Solution
Aerodyne Environmental
Do the rotary valves under your dust collectors cause maintenance headaches? Are they clogging? Are you having to drop everything and assign extra labor to fix them? Aerodyne™’s Vacu-Valve ® is the solution! Have a look at this infographic and to learn how the Vacu-valve solves these issues and improves the discharge efficiency of your baghouse, filters and cyclones.
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Dam Repair
Premier Construction Products Group
After historic flooding to Fort Randall Dam, located in South Dakota, inspections made it clear there needed to be repairs toward the dam to promise long term stability. In order to reduce concrete shrinkage for such a large product, the owner chose to use PREVent-C admixture at a 5% dosage rate in their specialty concrete mix design. With 130,000 dowel anchors being required to be drilled into the concrete, PREVent-C would help the amount of strain it would create to the concrete.
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Master X-Seed 55 Introduction Video
BASF Construction Chemicals
When a nanotechnology takes concrete from strong to stronger… that’s chemistry at work. (Video) Master X-Seed®, a first-of-its-kind nanoparticle solution for concrete, improves cement hydration, which enhances strength development while optimizing cementitious material. Learn about increasing early- and late-age concrete strength while supporting sustainable construction.
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Master X-Seed® 55 Strength-Enhancing Admixture
BASF Construction Chemicals
When a nanotechnology takes concrete from strong to stronger… that’s chemistry at work. Master X-Seed®, a first-of-its-kind nanoparticle solution for concrete, improves cement hydration, which enhances strength development while optimizing cementitious material. Learn about increasing early- and late-age concrete strength while supporting sustainable construction.
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Cathedral Flooring
Premier Construction Products Group
Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston Massachusetts went through vigorous interior renovations to create long term stability for its patrons. With extreme winters on the east coast, there needed to be radiant heating tubing in the new concrete floor which becomes a challenge. With high-paste content and the need to place joints in the concrete - shrinkage cracking and curling would take place and result in floor damages. PREVent-C Shrinkage Reducing/Compensating admixture was used during the project resulting in a crack-free 7,000 square foot slab.
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What Are Your Dust Collection Costs After Baghouse Maintenance?
Aerodyne Environmental
The costs of replacement bags, machine downtime and wages accumulate quickly. Our infographic shows how placing a cyclone dust collector in front of a baghouse can lower expenses by extending filter life and reducing maintenance. See the components of an efficient, low-maintenance system. Download this infographic now to get more information about: 1) Components of a low-maintenance system. 2) 5 reasons to use a cyclone before a baghouse. 3) Animation of a counter-cyclonic dust collector.
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Top 5 Reasons to Use a Cyclone as a Pre-Filter
Aerodyne Environmental
How Much is Your Baghouse or Cartridge Collector Costing You? This whitepaper highlights: 1) The Top 5 Reasons to use a cyclone as a pre-filter for baghouses or cartridge collectors. 2) How pre-filters help to extend bag or filter life, and improving removal efficiencies.
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AirGon Mapping Suite
AirGon, LLC
Since its inception, AirGon (a wholly owned subsidiary of the GeoCue Group) has focused on high accuracy small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS or drone) for surface mine, industrial and construction site mapping. As a result of helping many customers piece together workflow solutions, it became obvious that a well-integrated softwate kit would save considerable time and frustration. Whether you are the owner/operator of a site or a service provider to the site, AirGon Mapping Suite is intended for just these applications. Rather than acquiring all the necessary components in a piecemeal fashion resulting in a steep learning curve, the mapping suite includes all of the software components necessary to create a smooth workflow solution for high accuracy data acquisition, processing, analysis and data delivery
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Drone Collected Volumetrics
AirGon, LLC
Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or drones) along with exciting new image processing algorithms are enabling a fundamental change in how stockpile volumetric computations are performed. It is now possible to create accurate three dimensional models of stockpile areas using inexpensive cameras carried by a low cost sUAS (drone). From these 3D models, volumetric computations are easily derived. These new technologies result in significantly lower cost of collection, improved accuracy and non-disruptive data collection. Best of all, they keep data collectors out of harm’s way with collection performed from a low altitude drone.
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Direct Geopositioning in Drone Mapping
AirGon, LLC
GeoCue Group Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, AirGon LLC., is bringing to market Loki, our third generation direct geopositioning system for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or drone). Direct geopositioning reduces or, in some cases, eliminates entirely, the need for ground control points in high accuracy aerial mapping.
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Low Cost Internalization of Drone Mapping
AirGon, LLC
Drone Mapping is the direction that small industrial site and construction mapping is headed. It has significant advantages over all ground based models and generally is less expensive than traditional manned aircraft mapping approaches. Best of all, drone mapping, with the new FAA regulations passed in August of 2016, is a technology that you can fully internalize, resulting in both increased responsiveness and reduced cost when compared to contracted services. This paper will provide you with an overview of the different models that can be used for drone mapping with sufficient detail for you to make an informed choice. You will discover that, with all factors included, acquiring your own technology (hardware and software) may be the most economic long term approach to modernizing your mapping operations.
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Top 5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Material Handling Valve
Aerodyne Environmental
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.
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Delaware Bridge
Premier Construction Products Group
Around 40 years ago, the Rodgers Roads Bridge over I-95 was built in Wilmington, Delaware. In order to preserve the bridge's structural integrity a maintenance project was due for long term stability. With a variety of rehabilitation options, a mill-and-overlay repair was scheduled to take place. Overlays come with hardships such as a high occurrence of shrinkage cracks that lead to freeze-thaw deterioration requiring additional maintenance in the future. PREVent-C500 shrinkage-reducing/compensating admixture was implemented and reduced shrinkage cracking by 85-90% that will lead to a longer life cycle.
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AirGon Mapping Suite
AirGon, LLC
Watch this quick video to learn how the AirGon Mapping Suite includes everything needed to perform local area mapping.
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Airport Garage
Premier Construction Products Group
Logan International Airport, located in Boston, Massachusetts, decided to increase parking capacity in their West Garage that provided an additional 2,050 parking spaces. The majority of the project utilized precast concrete with topping slabs in order to expedite the construction timeline. Using these applications caused concern for shrinkage cracking and early deterioration due to the harsh environment the garage was located in. PREVent-C admixture was chosen to provide a dual mechanism shrinkage-mitigation technology creating nearly a crack-free project.
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Five Signs Your Dust Collection System Needs a Pre-Filter
Aerodyne Environmental
This video from the Dust Efficiency Clinic discusses five warning signs that your dust collection system needs a pre-filter. Pre-filtering may reduce operating and maintenance costs by extending bag or filter life and improving removal efficiencies.
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Services for Mining and Aggregates Industries
Firmatek
Firmatek provides independent, third-party measurement and reporting to help manage your business and inventory needs. Our data analytics solution utilizes both advanced drone data collection technology and LiDAR, and allows us to serve the unique needs of your sites, from one acre to over 1,000. We know stockpile measurements are more than just a number on a balance sheet, so we deliver confidence in your data, equipping you to make important decisions for your business.
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Florida Seawall
Premier Construction Products Group
The Intracoastal Way runs along the East Coast that helps shipping traffic in and out of the United States. In 2014, a seawall in Naples, Florida was due for reconstruction after years of salt water damage. Repair costs continued to increase with extensive cracking in the concrete and severe corrosion of the steel which caused spalling. The owner of the project was considering multiple options for a replacement wall. He wanted to ensure that the new structure would be able to withstand the salt water. The seawall needed to obtain a component that would create less cracks so the salt water would not come in contact with the concrete causing it to crack. The owner was confident that PREVent-C would give the structure a long life-cycle. After 3 months, there was no evidence of shrinkage cracks in the precast wall panels.
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Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Material Handling Valve
Aerodyne Environmental
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.
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California Reservoirs
Premier Construction Products Group
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.
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Five Signs Your Dust Collection System Needs Maintenance
Aerodyne Environmental
Is your dust collection system working at peak efficiency? A quick, do-it-yourself examination may identify symptoms that your system needs a check-up. Enjoy this video from The Dust Efficiency Clinic at Aerodyne. You'll be able to identify five signs that may diagnose a sluggish system so that you can return your system to full efficiency.
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Olympic-Size Pool
Premier Construction Products Group
Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia built a new state-of-the-art natatorium that would measure up to 75,000 square feet. The facility is unique to the campus as it holds the largest diving platform in the United States and would be hosting USA swimming programs and national meets. Any crack in a pool is detrimental because a pool is meant to contain water and cracking can compromise the high-quality look and feel to it. PREVent-C provides controlled expansion resulting in volume stability creating 90 percent fewer cracks on average compared to standard concrete. Eight months after the project was completed, the results showed there were zero cracks.
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Safe and Legal Flying: A Drone Regulation Guide
Firmatek
Drones have exploded in popularity thanks to their versatility and the growing accessibility of the devices. Flown carelessly, drones can be dangerous. While drones work to keep employees safe and out of dangerous environments, it's important to be aware of the regulations enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration. Check out our Drone Regulation Guide published in Occupations Health & Safety to review a couple of important considerations in maintaining safe and legal flying practices.
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Drone Mapping Workflow
AirGon, LLC
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.
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Dam & Spillway Repair
Premier Construction Products Group
The Glen Elder Dam and Spillway is located in Kansas and originally built in 1968. The dam serves many purposes in order to control flooding and create the Waconda Lake which is used for municipal and irrigation water. In 2010, extensive repair and renovations occurred due to freeze-thaw damage which promoted alkali- silica reaction. When new concrete was placed, extensive shrinkage cracking occurred within the first seven days. PREVent-C was chosen as a trial admixture to evaluate its effectiveness on shrinkage cracking. After approval by the US Bureau of Reclamation, the results were impressive. Cracks were completely prevented in two of the test slabs and about 90% reduced in the third slab.
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Echo Reservoir Spillway
Premier Construction Products Group
Echo Dam is a 158-foot high earthfill structure on the Weber River in Summit County, Utah. Inspections concluded that modifications needed to be implemented with concerns of soil liquefying during a seismic event causing deformation of the aged spillway structure. Challenges arose before the project started such as the required low slump, long transport distance, and project timeline. The US Bureau of Reclamation chose PREVent C to reduce shrinkage cracks, based on successful field trials from the past. The use of PREVent-C can allow an increase in joint spacing, since the potential for concrete shrinkage cracks is greatly reduced.
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Aggregate Inventory Management 101
Firmatek
In order to control inventory in a typical aggregate operation, the producer must understand the whole process, from production through sales. Inadequate control in any one of these areas leads to inventory uncertainty and makes it more difficult to make decisions based on a strong understanding of the operation. In this report, we cover the basics of aggregate inventory management and suggest best practices.
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Momentum Inevitability
MacLean Engineering
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
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Concrete Siphon
Premier Construction Products Group
The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District in Othello, Washington, receives regulated water from the East Low Canal to irrigate agricultural land. Water is moved from basins, dams, and irrigation canals through concrete siphons. Signs of deterioration through cracking has occurred and rises complications such as water loss, eroded soil, and seeping of agricultural chemicals. All of these complications pose a threat to local environmental health and public safety. The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District chose PREVent-C when building two siphons which led to a 1 percent joint failure compared to 25 percent.
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Saved by the Drone: How this Drone Prevented a Major Disaster
Firmatek
A true service provider is called upon to bring all of their tools, knowledge, and expertise in times of crisis. We provide our clients with confidence in their data, and go above and beyond to serve them and work with them to solve critical problems. One of our clients was facing a serious problem when an underground tunnel was in grave danger of collapsing or causing a major flood. Read our case study to find out how we used the right tool for the job and found a solution to their problem.
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I-85 Bridge Repair
Premier Construction Products Group
In 2017, a large fire brought the interstate bridge 85 to collapse in Atlanta, Georgia. It became a transportation crisis for commuters and local residents so the Georgia DOT decided on accelerated construction techniques. The durability of bridge decks is severely compromised by shrinkage cracks which can lead to immediate access for water and deicing chemicals to the steel reinforcement and internal concrete. PREVent-C technology was selected to be used in an accelerated mix and a 3-day curing period versus a more standard 7-day curing period. When accelerated strength and minimal curing are used, cracking would be visible immediately following the end of curing. When the curing was removed from the 1-85 Bridge, there was no observance of cracking.
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The Cost of Not Measuring Your Inventory
Firmatek
The amount you pay for your measurement is not your only cost when it comes to inventory. In the industry, we talk about what it costs to measure your inventory, but rarely do we discuss the cost of not measuring your inventory. Cutting costs by rarely measuring inventory could actually be costing your business more money. We invite you to download our article on the costs associated with not measuring your inventory for more information.
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4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Drone and LiDAR Technology
Firmatek
Data is everything, but gathering it can be a challenge. There are several factors that go into choosing the right technology for your site. LIDAR and drone technology are both effective data collection methods, so how do you know which method is the best tool for the job? For aggregate producers, there are a few key questions you should ask when deciding which technology is best for a particular job. Download our article to learn more about the 4 questions you should keep in mind when choosing between LiDAR, drone technology, or both.
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3 Ways to Continue Mining's Journey Toward Sustainability
Firmatek
Fresh ideas aren't just welcomed, they are needed. Sustainable mining practices have been a concern for years and they are now more important than ever. As demand for resources continues to grow, mining companies are focused on figuring out how to deliver raw materials as efficiently and sustainably as possible — and the driving force behind this effort is technology. Download our article for more information on the 3 Ways to Continue Mining's Journey Toward Sustainability.
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Firmatek Drone Solutions are Simple, Fast, and Accurate
Firmatek
Firmatek's strategic Drone Program addresses the complex needs of clients and delivers the same precise measurements and data analytics that our customers have come to know and trust. Our drone solutions are simple, fast, and accurate. Simply fly the drone on your site, and upload the data to our client portal for processing. Firmatek doesn't stop there, we make sure you understand what the data is saying so you can be confident in the decisions you make for your operation. We invite you to watch our Drone Program video for more information. Get started with Firmatek Drone Solutions today!
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The immediate usefulness of EV
MacLean Engineering
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.
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Drones Simplify the Mapping Process
Firmatek
Manual mapping methods are expensive, time consuming, and dangerous. Firmatek is breaking that paradigm using drones to simplify the mapping process. We use drones to collect mapping data from our client's sites and integrate technology into our service offering. Download our article to learn how.
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How to Ease Employee Fears About New Mining Technology
Firmatek
Technology is adding unparalleled value to the mining and aggregate industries. Executives and plant managers are able to access more information than ever before, allowing them to make better, more informed business decisions. However, technology adoption in mining could frighten many employees in the industry for various reasons. To help ease their fears, we've developed 4 things to keep in mind. Download our article to learn more!
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Elevate Your Tech Company with the Human Element
Firmatek
Technology has made business operations more seamless, but in order to understand exactly what customers need, you have to spend time with them and get to know their business. It’s more than a sales pitch — we like to partner with our customers to create the best technology solution. Despite the constant stream of technological advancements we enjoy, the human element isn’t going out of style. If your company is looking to stand out from the crowd, incorporating the human element into your company-wide strategy will help you reach your full industry potential. Download our article for strategies on how to maintain a personal touch in your tech company. 
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How to Turn Data into Action
Firmatek
Each individual will require more than 3 million pounds of minerals, metals and fuel during his or her lifetime, meaning companies must optimize to meet increased demand. Big data can help achieve that goal, but only if it's used correctly. Because data is being collected more frequently, it's more important than ever for everyone to understand the basics of data collection, analysis, and delivery. The best way to do this is by forming an accurate  picture of the end-to-end process. Download our published article to learn more. 
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3 Myths About Drones
Firmatek
In an industry where technology is constantly evolving, you can’t just listen to what everyone is saying. When there’s a new drone or app introduced every few weeks, how can you keep up and separate the truth from the hype? In our latest blog, Chief Drone Officer Andrew Maximow debunks 3 popular myths about drones in the commercial & industrial space. Download his full article here!
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Turner Mining Group Improves Efficiencies with Firmatek Drone Solutions
Firmatek
Turner Mining Group continues to embrace new technology to increase efficiency and keep their employees safe. Drones have had a big impact on both of these factors. From billing reconciliation to safety, adopting Firmatek’s Drone Solutions across Turner Mining's nationwide organization has helped them improve efficiencies in a number of areas. Download our case study to learn how drone solutions can help improve your operations.
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3 Reasons to Conduct Monthly Inventories
Firmatek
Transform your site data into business intelligence. Conducting inventory measurements on a monthly basis gives you key insights about your operation. The measurement itself is just data, but when you turn the data into insights, you're building your level of business intelligence. This allows you to manage and improve your overall operation. Download our article to learn more about the 3 Reasons to Conduct Monthly Inventories and how you can improve your operation.
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3 Ways Technology Can Combat Pipeline Challenges for the Energy Sector
Firmatek
Let's face it: Pipeline planning and upkeep require a huge investment of capital. Technology is taking pipeline construction and maintenance to another level. Ignoring the benefits of tech is no longer an option. If you want to keep up with the competition and improve safety, efficiency, and profits, you have to jump on board and make the most of what's available. Download our resource to learn more.
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Services vs. DIY: A Value Choice for your Business
Firmatek
Are you a DIY-er? Or do you prefer hiring a full-service provider? The choice between the two comes down to what you value most: time, cost, or the experience you want to have. At Firmatek, we believe that clients deserve a tailored solution and we work with them to determine which option on the spectrum of full service to partial DIY makes sense for them. We work with clients to uncover what value choices are right for them. Download our article to find out where your business falls on the DIY spectrum. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Lato}
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How to Prepare Your Employees for a Drone-Filled Future
Firmatek
Once upon a time, decision makers in the aggregates industry had to rely on guesswork to figure out whether they could meet a client need. Fast-forward to today, and drone technology has taken much of the guesswork out of the equation. Plus, mines are safer because data collectors are spending less time in the field.As drone tech continues to improve, there will be fewer and fewer reasons for decision makers not to incorporate drones. In the aggregates industry, it's imperative that executives begin to prepare even their most tech-challenged employees for a drone-filled future. Download our article, published in Rock Products, to learn about four tips that can help you get started. 
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It's Not About the Tech: What Matters is Business Intelligence
Firmatek
At Firmatek, we love technology. Who wouldn't want to have cool drones, lasers, and software? But cool tech isn't what makes our clients' operations more successful. It's the insights we provide from the information tech gathers. We often see clients start with the "what" when they need to be looking at the "why." Why do you want to use technology? How will it help your business? We use tech to give you more than just another data point or inventory volume. We give you insights that help you increase your business intelligence. Download our resource to learn more about business intelligence.
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What Growth in the Drone Industry Means for Firmatek in 2019
Firmatek
We consistently tell our clients one thing: you can't manage it if you can't measure it. The increased demand for data analysis and use of drones for 3D mapping has prompted more questions around additional case uses for drones. And in 2019, we see this trend continuing. As the "early majority" adopters in the commercial/enterprise drone industry climb up the "slope of enlightenment", there is a need for different ways to measure its growth beyond the number Part 107 license and drones being deployed. For us the key to growth is in the demand for data analytics. This demand, in turn, will further drive the supply of drones and Part 107 pilots. How does Firmatek plan to facilitate demand and drive growth in the drone industry? Download our resource from Chief Drone Officer, Andrew Maximow, to learn more.
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Protecting Surrealist Masterpieces from Stormy Weather
Penetron
The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, is home to the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside Spain and was recently placed on the list of the “20 Most Beautiful Museums in the World” by the American Institute of Architects. Located on the waterfront, the building is exposed to hurricane storm surges, wind and seawater. Built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, the structure will resist a 165-mph storm (far above the local 123-mph requirement), providing much-needed safety. PENETRON ADMIX was used in the concrete mix for the museum walls to eliminate water infiltration through the exposed concrete facade during Florida's rainy season and any seawater incursion from Tampa Bay during storms – a very realistic solution for this formidable surrealist art collection.
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Getting Up to Speed on New Drone Technology
Firmatek
We talk a lot about providing insights to our clients and equipping them with business intelligence. Researching and testing new technology helps ensure we can do that. With this in mind, we recently had a field tech training day where we introduced our team to two new members of our drone fleet: the FireFLY 6 Pro and the DJI Phantom 4 RTK. Training is an important part of setting up our team and our clients for success. It is critical for our team to have the skills to succeed. If we just give them the tool, but don’t give them knowledge to use it, we are not going to be successful. We give them the knowledge to raise the bar. Download our resource to learn more about what our team is saying about our new drone technology!
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Use Technology to Avoid Common Stockpile Measuring Mistakes
Firmatek
Stockpile measurements are an integral part of running a successful aggregates business. Operating efficiency and profits depend on stockpile measurements, yet many aggregates operations are guilty of making numerous common mistakes. Stockpile measurements aren’t 100 percent perfect, but you should focus on making accuracy one of your top priorities. With a more refined picture of your stockpiles, you can base decisions on sound data instead of deceptive estimates, improving efficiency and boosting profit margins. To solve some of the most common measurement problems, there are a few strategies to keep in mind. Download our resource to learn more! 
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Cut & Fill: Why Technology is a Game Changer for Dirt Moving Companies
Firmatek
What if there was a cost-effective way to get accurate, timely, and frequent data? Drone technology is changing the game. Tech has transformed the way you manage your dirt-moving operation and is drastically improving efficiencies. New tech can be hard to embrace and hard to implement. That's why we believe in supporting our clients through that transition process. It is worth the challenge of a new process to have the information you need to improve your operation. Download our resource to learn more!
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The Value of Geospatial Mapping in Construction
Firmatek
Geospatial mapping is becoming a game-changer in the quality of the construction process. The construction industry is continually evolving, trying to find the best ways to maximize their profits and ensure efficiency. Cutting-edge drone technology has been a key influence working towards goals of better documentation; project management and inspections; and designing, planning, and estimating. Download our resource to learn more about the advantages of utilizing geospatial mapping data in your operation.
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Why Firmatek Doesn't Hire Drone Pilots
Firmatek
Does Firmatek hire drone pilots? The short answer is no. Providing key insights is our WHY. Collecting data, whether with drones or other tools, is just the tip of the iceberg of WHAT we do. Because of this, when we hire we look for skill sets beyond Part 107. We hire people who speak our client's language— mining, geology, construction, energy, and civil engineering. Andrew Maximow provides an in-depth explanation on our blog. Check it out here!
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Why Turner Mining Group Uses Firmatek Drone Solutions
Firmatek
Many people look to implement drones into their operation and only go as far as to think about the data they are receiving. At Firmatek, we enable our clients by giving them more than just a number. We believe in using the right tool for the right job, so we work with our clients to provide a solution that works for them. Sometimes that means we do everything from collecting the data to analyzing it and providing analysis and results. Other times, we put a drone in the hands of our clients and they collect the data and we do the analysis; often, we do a combination of both. Our clients take the analysis we provide and use it to elevate their business intelligence and improve their efficiencies. That's why Turner Mining Group chooses our drone solutions. Download our resource to learn more about our Q&A with Turner Mining Group at the AEC Next conference this week.
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Guide to Drone: Which Photogrammetric Platforms Fit Your Solution?
Firmatek
In an industry that’s flooded with new and improved tools and software systems, we help our clients by providing key insights and custom solutions. Serving our industry to the best of our ability requires us to act as trusted advisors. We start by suggesting the right tool for the job. In part three of our Guide to Drone series, Steele Olsen, Geospatial Field Technician, highlights some specific UAV platforms that are currently in-use at Firmatek and discusses why they fit well within our clients’ operations. Download our resource to learn more about the tools we use and why!
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Process Plant Safety
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
In many mine and plant operations, safety is looked upon as an extra layer of special attention placed above the operations management layer. But safety awareness must be built into the detailed operations and maintenance training on the equipment as well as on the process itself.  
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Guide to Building and Implementing an Enterprise Drone Program
Firmatek
As many industries are adopting drone technology across their entire organizations, it is important to learn from our collective successes, mistakes, and key findings. Regardless of your industry, there are many similarities in implementing a drone program across your organization.Building an Enterprise Drone Program requires first seeking to understand why you want it, what success looks like, and how you want to build it. Building a successful Enterprise Drone Program is a large task. But when done well, the impact on your business can be significant. You will gain the business intelligence that you need to make your operations more efficient.Download our white paper to learn more about successfully building and implementing your enterprise drone program.
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Mining, Process Plant, Maintenance & Safety Training
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Excellence in Mining, Process Plant, Maintenance, and Safety Training  Performance Associates International, Inc. (PAI) is the world leader in online and on-site training for the mining industry. We provide organizations with a single source for assessments, skills training, continuing education, safety training and compliance mandates, and more. Our first-class content guides your staff to gain the critical knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently today.  Our proven, leading-edge industrial training programs improve performance in existing operations and ensure success during the start-up of new operations. Our training programs have saved companies millions in personnel accident prevention, production loss, and equipment damage. We partner with our customers and consult collaboratively to provide the analysis and content development to meet your needs.  Services PAI Offers  Plant Operator Training Our three-tier concept for effective plant operator training starts with fundamental knowledge and progresses to plant-specific concepts that are reinforced through detailed animations and interactive simulations.  Maintenance Training We custom build state-of-the-art maintenance training programs using exploded graphics, explanatory text, detailed procedures, and management systems.  Mobile Equipment Operator Training Our first-class training program focuses on operator controls and indicators, safety, and performance optimization. It also includes operating, emergency, and troubleshooting procedures. Commissioning and Start-Up We can identify, track, and control the thousands of activities that must occur for the successful commissioning and start-up of a process plant. There is no shortcut to a successful start-up. Testing and Tracking Systems We can help manage and track the performance of employees to improve the overall performance of the mine and plant industrial training programs. Our testing and tracking systems provide invaluable assistance in safety and operational compliance.  Introductory and Safety Training Off-the-shelf introductory and safety training packages are an excellent source for mine and plant industrial training courses. They provide fundamental knowledge and basic training concepts. Now offering online courses! E-Learning, Animations, and Simulations Our interactive e-learning keeps trainees focused and engaged. Our experienced in-house multimedia team develops state-of-the-art graphics, virtual and mixed reality training, stunning 3D animations, and technically engineered simulations of real-world scenarios. Other Services We also provide many services relevant to planning, analyzing, and evaluating process plants, including: ·         Operations readiness plan. ·         Planning studies. ·         Quality management. ·         Systems implementation. ·         Statistical process control. ·         Reliability-based asset management. ·         Productive capacity studies. ·         Surveys and needs analyses. ·         Economic life analysis. ·         Process control strategies and methods. ·         Debottlenecking and process optimization. ·         Spare parts inventory and analysis. ·         Feasibility studies. ·         Consulting assistance. Consulting * Gap Analysis * Content Development * LMS * On-Site * Train-the-Trainer * E-Learning * Process Plant Optimization * Training * Safety * Mine Training * Plant Operator Training * Maintenance * Mobile Equipment * Competencies * Commissioning  
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Jaw Crusher Introductory Maintenance Manual and Animation
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Three dimensional animations integrated into a process plant computer-based training (CBT) program can greatly enhance trainee understanding of process equipment. This introductory maintenance manual and animation provides a narrative description of a jaw crusher’s location in the process, its function, components, and maintenance requirements. The animation introduces maintenance personnel to the jaw crusher in a dynamic visual context. The narrated animation replaced the standard text and graphics in the description section of the equipment maintenance (CBT) module. The descriptive text was adapted to a narrative form. Multimedia specialists used engineering drawings and photographs to create models of the equipment and animate the modeled images to illustrate the key concepts and components in concert with the narration.
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Metallurgical Plant Commissioning
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
During the final stages of metallurgical plant construction there is tremendous pressure to commence production. More often than not, there will have been budget overruns and schedule delays. Corporate management and investors are naturally anxious to generate cash flow. This pressure may evolve into a fast-track culture regarding the commissioning and start-up.  www.perfnet.com 
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Metallurgical Plant Commissioning
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
During the final stages of metallurgical plant construction there is tremendous pressure to commence production. More often than not, there will have been budget overruns and schedule delays. Corporate management and investors are naturally anxious to generate cash flow. This pressure may evolve into a fast-track culture regarding the commissioning and start-up. www.perfnet.com 
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3 Considerations for Quality Data Collection in Drone Mapping
Firmatek
Mapping is one of the least understood applications for drones. Maps are very useful for many industries, but if your customers require accurate measurements, additional controls are needed beyond simple photo processing. As drone-based photogrammetry becomes widely accepted, it is important to note best practices that help ensure quality, trusted insights for your clients. In Andrew Maximow's latest article, he covers what is needed in a drone mapping system to produce and collect accurate, quality data. Check it out here.
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Training Pays: Actual vs. Projected Start-Up Results
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
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Training Pays: Actual vs. Projected Start-Up Results
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Developing a profitable mining venture is no small matter. It requires enormous initial investments in research, construction, and equipment. But a mineral processing plant does not run itself. Even with the best equipment and good ore quality, optimal results are dependent upon keeping the process running smoothly, avoiding process upsets, maintaining process variables in the desired range, and minimizing breakdowns and downtime. A highly trained workforce is an essential element in a successful, and profitable, start-up. The knowledge and abilities of plant operators and maintenance personnel can make or break an operation. Trained operators know what to look for during preoperational and routine inspections, allowing maintenance tasks to be planned and unexpected costly breakdowns avoided. Trained operators know what variables exist at different stages in the process and how to make appropriate adjustments in real time. Trained maintenance personnel are well acquainted with the plant equipment, and maintenance planners can schedule work and maintain a spare parts inventory to minimize downtime. Additionally, new operations that train their workforce just prior to plant commissioning can utilize their operators in the commissioning process. Having been trained and gained field experience through plant commissioning, operators are ready to hit the ground running once feed is introduced. A faster ramp-up means more earnings, more quickly. The cost of developing a proper training program is a small percentage of the overall engineering, procurement, and construction budget but it constitutes a large percentage of the gains realized from a successful start-up and ramp-up to full production. Performance Associates International (PAI) has designed and presented custom training programs for operators and maintenance personnel in metallurgical plants around the world for over 35 years. We are proud to have been part of the successful start-ups at Lundin Mining’s Eagle Mine, Vale’s Voisey’s Bay project, and Torex Gold’s El Limon-Guajes project. Click Download to view the actual vs. projected start-up results from these three metallurgical plants that made use of PAI’s custom-built training programs and on-site training.
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Firmatek's CDO Addresses Security Concerns with Chinese Drones
Firmatek
Now more than ever, we’re aware of our personal data and how much we’re willingly handing out. Whether it’s through data uploads, social media, or allowing applications to have access to your personal info, it’s important to think twice about what you’re doing with your data. In our industry, we often receive questions related to data security concerns with drones, specifically about drones manufactured outside of the US. With this in mind, it’s valuable to equip you with an overview of the data security concerns being widely reported on and discussed in the media. Read our detailed article by Chief Drone Officer, Andrew Maximow to learn more.
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Increasing Business Intelligence with Rapid Photo Processing
Firmatek
In the past, we’ve discussed techniques and best practices necessary for precision mapping projects requiring a high degree of absolute accuracy. Not all clients require that level of accuracy, so different tools and techniques are used to create the deliverables. A one-size-fits-all solution in our industry isn’t practical, so we research and work with our clients to determine the best tool and software available for precise and efficient data collection and processing. In this article, Andrew Maximow compares the traditional way of processing photos along with two faster and more efficient methods that save time, processing steps, and resources. Learn more on the blog!
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PROCESS CONTROL TRAINING— SIMULATORS ARE ONLY HALF THE STORY
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These simulators represent a “virtual plant” based on process modeling of the circuit chemistry and thermodynamics, and on the physical nature of the plant, including equipment, valves, piping, etc. The virtual plant allows trainees to troubleshoot problems, optimize process variables, react to alarms, etc., all based on the process simulation model. Performance Associates’ experience is that this complex simulator training is valuable, but only after more in-depth training on the process and control logic. To truly optimize a process plant, prior to simulator training, the control room operators must have detailed knowledge of the following:  Process objective of each process system, comprising a group of unit operations.  Process objective of each unit operation.  Process chemistry and the variables affecting it.  Important characteristics of each unit operation, the variables affecting it, and the impact on downstream unit operations.  Plant control loops, interlocks, and alarms.  Safety issues related to the process and control schemes.  Operating procedures for start-up and shutdown under various scenarios, as well as important operator tasks. Additionally, trainees must be intimately familiar with the applicable fundamental scientific concepts, such as pressure, temperature, heat exchangers, electricity, PID control logic, combustion, etc. With this fundamental and plant-specific foundation, the process simulator can be fully exploited for training.
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3 Lessons We Learned Transitioning to New Technology
Firmatek
Drones have made it faster, easier, and safer to collect data. New drone tech has allowed us to develop better deliverables and custom solutions for our clients. But it hasn’t always been a smooth transition to new technology. We’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way, and we continue to learn them as our business grows. Learn more about the insights we've gained in our latest blog by Lauren Elmore!
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Process Control Training—Simulators Are Only Half the Story
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
With reference to greenfield plant projects, using process simulators similar to the designed plant Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or Distributed Control System (DCS) has become common practice. These simulators represent a “virtual plant” based on process modeling of the circuit chemistry and thermodynamics, and on the physical nature of the plant, including equipment, valves, piping, etc. The virtual plant allows trainees to troubleshoot problems, optimize process variables, react to alarms, etc., all based on the process simulation model.  Performance Associates’ experience is that this complex simulator training is valuable, but only after more in-depth training on the process and control logic. To truly optimize a process plant, prior to simulator training, the control room operators must have detailed knowledge of the following:Process objective of each process system, comprising a group of unit operations.Process objective of each unit operation.Process chemistry and the variables affecting it.Important characteristics of each unit operation, the variables affecting it, and the impact on downstream unit operations.Plant control loops, interlocks, and alarms.Safety issues related to the process and control schemes.Operating procedures for start-up and shutdown under various scenarios, as well as important operator tasks.Additionally, trainees must be intimately familiar with the applicable fundamental scientific concepts, such as pressure, temperature, heat exchangers, electricity, PID control logic, combustion, etc. With this fundamental and plant-specific foundation, the process simulator can be fully exploited for training. 
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3 Challenges of Using Drones for Indoor Inspection
Firmatek
We were recently asked to inspect a large indoor construction site with a roof height of approx 100 feet. The project will eventually be one of the largest indoor mall and family entertainment complexes in the world. The site has experienced a rocky journey with construction that started nearly 20 years ago. The roof height poses a challenge for new owners and contractors. The only solution in knowing whether proper work has been done over the years? Indoor drone inspection. In this article, Andrew Maximow discusses this project and three significant challenges to deploying drones indoors. Learn more on the blog!
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Brainpower: For Rent
Xylem Rental Solutions
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.
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Underground Laser Scanning: Producing Useful Deliverables
Firmatek
We know that geospatial data collection is increasingly accessible. But data is more than just a number. Real solutions come from understanding and analyzing the data that is collected. We work with our clients to develop meaningful deliverables for underground mining applications that save our clients money and improve their operations. Transforming data into actionable insights is what the Firmatek team delivers. Learn more about the data collection and analysis process in our case study by Seaver Hall, Project Engineer.
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So You are Investing in a Mining Project - What Usually Goes Wrong
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
The geology report, feasibility study, and mine plan look great. Why do so many mining project start-ups fail to perform? Most mining companies put a great deal of emphasis on the nature of the reserve, the mine plan, the extraction process to be used, and the process plant design—obviously all very important. Even when large, highly regarded engineering, procurement, and construction firms develop the project, operating results are very often disappointing. In this paper, we explore the role of Operations Readiness on the financial impact of mining project start-ups. A relatively small investment in operations readiness produces a huge financial return. Many investment firms, as well as mining company senior executives, fail to consider this important factor in operating success.
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Staying in Compliance with Next-Generation Bulk Dewatering
Xylem Rental Solutions
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.
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Jameson Flotation Cell Training Module
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1983, Performance Associates International (PAI) is the worldwide leader in mine and plant industrial training. Our custom training modules and on-site training have improved start-up success and operations for clients on nearly every continent. We invite you to experience one of our e-learning training modules. Here you will see a video demonstration of a sample principle of operation from an e-learning module. A principle of operation describes in detail how a piece of equipment or a process works. In this sample, you will learn about Jameson Cell flotation technology and how its design allows for more efficient mineral separation in a much smaller tank than traditional column and mechanical flotation cells. We describe in detail the key components of the Jameson Cell and the operating principles. At the end of the module, a test will help assess what you learned. In a full training program, test results can be recorded and tracked in an LMS. A principle of operation like this would be only one of many included with a full plant operations training program. Note: This is a sample and does not contain the Jameson Cell training module in its entirety. If you would like to try out this e-learning module, please contact Kenneth Slack at [email protected] or +1-520-544-2220.
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How Does Your Plant Measure Up?
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall production and recovery. But, is this information enough? Does it provide sufficient fine-grained information on where improvements can be made? This paper suggests five quantitative factors applied to a plant or to individual parts of a plant that identify the productivity of the plant—in other words, its productivity profile.
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Don't Think You Need Expert Training? Common Myths and Our Responses
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
In this interactive PDF, we talk about common training myths and our responses.
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How Does Your Plant Measure Up? Develop a productivity profile to find out.
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
How can the overall performance of your plant be determined? Most plants calculate availability, or the percent of the time the plant or a particular circuit is operating, as well as overall production and recovery. But, is this information enough? Does it provide sufficient fine-grained information on where improvements can be made? This paper suggests five quantitative factors applied to a plant or to individual parts of a plant that identify the productivity of the plant—in other words, its productivity profile.
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Secondary Check Valves in Mining Applications
Xylem Rental Solutions
See how secondary check valves in discharge piping up a highwall work to prevent water hammer and alleviate stress on the pump to help you avoid ugly repair bills and downtime. For more information on secondary check valves or any of your pump rental needs, contact Xylem Rental Solutions.
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Spare Parts Planning - Why You Need a Spare Parts Inventory Model
PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Ensure that your plant has a good inventory of spare parts on hand by learning how to collect the data necessary to build your own spare parts inventory model.
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Gossett Concrete Pipe Company Case Study
Hoyt Test
Gossett Concrete Pipe Co. operates from a 30-acre site that houses two manufacturing plants—one designed for production of small and mid-range-diameter concrete pipe and one for box culverts and large-diameter pipe.The company utilizes materials handling equipment to move pipe within the manufacturing facility, transport it to storage areas across the yard, and onto flatbed trucks for delivery.
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Gossett Concrete Pipe Company Video
Hoyt Test
Gossett Concrete Pipe Co. operates from a 30-acre site that houses two manfacturing plants—one designed for production of small and mid-range-diameter concrete pipe and one for box culverts and large-diameter pipe.The company utilizes materials handling equipment to move pipe within the manufacturing facility, transport it to storage areas across the yard, and onto flatbed trucks for delivery.
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Gossett Concrete Pipe Company Case Study
Hyster
Gossett Concrete Pipe Co. operates from a 30-acre site that houses two manfacturing plants—one designed for production of small and mid-range-diameter concrete pipe and one for box culverts and large-diameter pipe.The company utilizes materials handling equipment to move pipe within the manufacturing facility, transport it to storage areas across the yard, and onto flatbed trucks for delivery.
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Gossett Concrete Pipe Company Video
Hyster
Gossett Concrete Pipe Co. operates from a 30-acre site that houses two manfacturing plants—one designed for production of small and mid-range-diameter concrete pipe and one for box culverts and large-diameter pipe.The company utilizes materials handling equipment to move pipe within the manufacturing facility, transport it to storage areas across the yard, and onto flatbed trucks for delivery.
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Aggregates Manager - April 2018
SEMCO Publishing
The April 2018 issue of Aggregates Manager included these feature stories:Industry OutlookLeverage TelematicsWheel LoadersBuilding Trust for Effective Safety LeadershipOverlap Creates MSHA/OSHA Jurisdictional AmbiguityAnd Digging Deep for a High-Value SeamCheck back with the Resource Center regularly for archived issues of Aggregates Manager.
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Aggregates Manager - December 2017
Aggregates Manager - Archive
Re-visit the AggMan of Year for 2017! This issue also features the top 25 new equipment introductions, best practices in screening, and much more. 
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Digging Into Holistic Mine Water Management
Xylem Rental Solutions
In advance of MINExpo 2021, Xylem Business Development Manager Jessy Parmar talks all things mining operations, including an overview of the industry, typical challenges facing today’s mine operators and Xylem’s holistic approach to smart water management.Check out the second half of this two-part series, which focuses on the various nuances of mine operations and how those differences can become critical strengths in successful water management strategy: https://apple.co/3iIP5tYFor everything you need to know on Xylem's presence at MINExpo 2021, visit our landing page: www.xylem.com/minexpo2021
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Podcast - Digging Into Holistic Mine Water Management (Xylem Mining Series Part 1)
Xylem
In advance of MINExpo 2021, Xylem Business Development Manager Jessy Parmar talks all things mining operations, including an overview of the industry, typical challenges facing today’s mine operators and Xylem’s holistic approach to smart water management. Check out the second half of this two-part series, which focuses on the various nuances of mine operations and how those differences can become critical strengths in successful water management strategy: https://apple.co/3iIP5tY For everything you need to know on Xylem's presence at MINExpo 2021, visit our landing page: www.xylem.com/minexpo2021
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Podcast: Customer Service Stories from the Mining Industry
Xylem
Xylem does more than sell pumps — we walk with customers through every step of the mine water management process, from design to post-installation needs. Bill Beasley, Dewatering Mining Specialist, joins the show to discuss the critical nature of service capabilities in the mining industry, as well as his mindset to approaching customer mine water challenges with some behind-the-scenes stories from the field. Discover Xylem’s extensive portfolio of customizable mine water management solutions: https://bit.ly/3m3k5XH
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Video: Xylem Mining Solutions
Xylem
Ensuring water works for you, Xylem’s extensive mining solutions portfolio and expertise can help boost productivity, safety, reliability and sustainability of your mining operation.
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Smart Water Management in Mining
Xylem
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Experience Xylem's Virtual Mine
Xylem
Discover Xylem's extensive portfolio of customizable solutions. Each application and product solution is designed to ensure your mine is operating at its optimal performance.
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How Efficient is your Mine?
Xylem
Xylem’s MSHA-trained Mining Solutions Team is here to help. Answer a few short questions and instantly view real-world examples from other mine operators who've successfully solved your biggest challenges.
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Integrated Water Management System Supports 15% Increase in Production at Aggregates Processing Plan
Xylem
In this insightful case study, you will learn how Xylem's integrated turnkey system increased an aggregate plant's processing capacity by 15%.
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Iron Ore Pelletizing
Haver & Boecker Niagara
With a seventy-year history in designing, manufacturing, operating and service of pelletizing equipment, Haver & Boecker Niagara has established itself as a leading specialist in the production of the innovative SCARABAEUS© 7500. Sustainability, maximum efficiency and improved product quality are the main reasons for our customer from Ukraine, to place its trust in our team by ordering in total 15 of our pelletizing discs, 7 of which are about to go into production due to the currently signed contract.
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From Process to Nuisance, Water’s Crucial Role in Aggregate Mining
Xylem
Mike Ivory, @XylemIncorporated Director of Service Solutions and Business Development, joins host Amanda Holloway from CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas to talk about the aggregate and mining industry and the role of water, from nuisance water and process water to dust suppression and more. Ivory shares his take on the state of the aggregate industry, notably the focus on efficiency in mine water management, electric pumps and their environmental and bottom-line benefits, and ongoing adoption of digital technologies, such as remote monitoring, that offer peace of mind and data accessibility. Holloway and Ivory also discuss the difference between transactional customer relationships and Xylem's approach to service solutions, working hand-in-hand with customers with boots-on-the-ground support. Learn more at: https://xylem.com/mining @conexpoconagg
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Haver & Boecker Niagara Demonstrates Service Expertise with Full Diagnostics Suite
Haver & Boecker Niagara
Haver & Boecker Niagara offers a full diagnostics portfolio by combining the Pulse Impact Test, Pulse Vibration Analysis, and Pulse Condition Monitoring to give aggregates and mining producers a more holistic view of their mineral processing equipment.
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Haver & Boecker Niagara Introduces Educational Guides at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
Haver & Boecker Niagara
Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces a new electronic guide that expands its dedicated suite of tools to complement its PROcheck approach.
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ECONOMICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE CEMENT INDUSTRY
Beumer Group
A bag of cement has a long journey behind it before it arrives at the building site. Between being quarried, processed, and supplied as the finished product, the material passes through many different stages. At each of these stages, special systems are in place to ensure the process is smooth, economical, and environmentally friendly: systems from BEUMER Group. Systems you can rely on – whether the job involves conveying, loading, or packaging cement.
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INNOVATIVE DESIGN APPROACH FOR LONG DISTANCE CONVEYING
Beumer Group
Belt conveyor systems can solve complex transport problems involving bulk materials of all kinds. When choosing the components of a system, you have to consider factors like wear resistance and maximum permissible slopes. How is the BEUMER Group able to develop the perfect solution for your application and deliver it to you? You’ll get answers from Christoph Dorra, Regional Sales Manager for South America, Conveying and Loading Systems, and Martin Rewer, Team Leader for Overland Conveyors.
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EXTRACTION OF RAW MATERIALS – CONNECTING THE REAL WORLD WITH THE DIGITAL WORLD
Beumer Group
Mining companies and their suppliers are constantly looking for new ways to increase safety, productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Nowadays they are putting more emphasis on climate-friendly and eco-friendly processes, zero-emission technologies, and optimal allocation of resources. Automation and digitalization are also playing a bigger role at all levels.
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Iron Ore Pelletizing
Haver & Boecker Niagara
Agglomerates are the hidden companions of our day-to-day life. Every day we use a multitude of products from different branches of industry that are produced with the help of agglomeration technology. The main objective of agglomeration is to make fine-grained materials into agglomerates or pellets. 
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SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF MINERALS
Beumer Group
Our size reduction equipment includes diverse crushers and mills for extensive material processing in a variety of industries. Sand and gravel, clay and limestone, gypsum, building site rubble – the reference list of the BEUMER Group’s materials is extensive. From a technical standpoint, the systems are always at the heart of production. Theproduct portfolio includes various crushing & screening plants, including impact, hammer, single & double-roll crushers, plus many more crushers and mills. E.g. cement works rely on the BEUMER Group’s solutions to move limestone over long distances from the quarry to the plant, making operations more sustainable and reducing the plant’s ecologicalfootprint. We strive to be a benchmark in providing you with high quality in every aspect of your individual needs for specialized equipment.
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SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF MINERALS
Beumer Group
Our size reduction equipment includes diverse crushers and mills for extensive material processing in a variety of industries. Sand and gravel, clay and limestone, gypsum, building site rubble – the reference list of the BEUMER Group’s materials is extensive. From a technical standpoint, the systems are always at the heart of production. Theproduct portfolio includes various crushing & screening plants, including impact, hammer, single & double-roll crushers, plus many more crushers and mills. E.g. cement works rely on the BEUMER Group’s solutions to move limestone over long distances from the quarry to the plant, making operations more sustainable and reducing the plant’s ecologicalfootprint. We strive to be a benchmark in providing you with high quality in every aspect of your individual needs for specialized equipment.
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OPENCAST MINING TECHNOLOGY: MACHINES FOR GLOBAL MINING
Beumer Group
In the area of opencast mining technology, FAM offers an impressive selection of various machines and systems, such as bucket wheel reclaimers for the extraction of mineral resources like lignite, hard coal, overburden, marl, etc. Opencast mining is a mining technique of extracting minerals from the near-surface layer of the earth, these raw materials can be then used for further processing, for example, in the production of metals or building materials. Our product portfolio ranges from mining equipment (e.g., excavators) to crushers, belt conveyors and subsequent stacking technology.
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Educational Guides for Service Programs
Haver & Boecker Niagara
Haver & Boecker Niagara announces two new educational guides that expand its dedicated PROcheck service program. The company’s signature service examines the potential in every segment of an operation’s screening process to solve material handling challenges and to keep equipment running at peak performance.
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BEUMER BUCKET ELEVATORS: POWERFUL VERTICAL CONVEYING
Beumer Group
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.
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EFFICIENT BULK HANDLING SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY
Beumer Group
Mined raw materials travel along extensive transport routes. Ores, raw salt feeds, waste rock, and overburden pass through various steps from mine to mill (mining, material transfers, comminution, mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, filtration and tailings disposal). Our systems ensure smooth, economical, and environmentally friendly processing at each stage of materials handling. From mining to product shipping we have the solutions you need.
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