Category: Rockbreaking Solutions

Making an Impact with SIMEX Twin Header Rock Grinders Miners are regularly faced with undertaking earthmoving works in and around challenging structures and surfaces, both above and below ground. That’s why operators are increasingly turning to high performance earthmoving attachments like rock grinders that help cut through the toughest surfaces with little fuss. When conventional excavation systems are too weak and percussion tools have little impact, Simex twin header rock grinders (also known as rotary cutters) are the ideal solution for the most complex applications. Ideal for trenching in hard and compact ground, rock wall and concrete profiling, tunnelling, dredging, demolition, and quarrying, the Simex range is renowned for its work in finishing operations where high precision, minimum disturbance and...

Hard rock mining in the Pilbara can be challenging on people and equipment. Extreme heat, hard rocks and abrasive dust mean that for equipment to last it needs to be built extra tough to endure the elements and survive 24/7 operation. Western Australian company Total Rockbreaking Solutions (TRS) is well renowned for having the right boom for every industry application and has become a leader in high-duty rockbreaking systems for remote mine sites. The company offers a full range of fixed pedestal mounted rockbreaker boom systems, hydraulic power units, and its revolutionary boom automation and remote operation system, BoomSafe®, as well as clean-fill lubrication systems and tool change facilities. It is also an exclusive dealer for a wide range of...

Aside from advanced hydraulics and innovative materials, safety and reliability are two areas where Rammer continues to break new ground. Rammer rockbreakers have become the go-to solution for the toughest mining, quarrying and demolition applications across Australia. Achieving longer life from your equipment and keeping your workers safe is something every industrial operation searches for. Preventative maintenance not only keeps your gear running for extended periods and minimises downtime, but it protects personnel from potential risk if more serious or larger scale repairs are required. Some studies have reported that accidents are five times more likely when working on breakdowns compared to when undertaken during planned and scheduled maintenance jobs. This is where Rammer’s reputation for reliability and safety comes,...

More and more people are becoming eco-conscious and making choices that create a more sustainable world to live in and for the next generation to enjoy. But while the automotive business, for example, recognised the need for alternatively powered vehicles some time ago, mining, construction and other fossil-fuel-heavy industries are lagging behind. However, there is always an exception to the rule, and sometimes it comes from the most unlikely places, like rockbreakers. From compact rockbreakers for mini excavators, to extra heavy-duty apparatus for 120t diggers, Australia's mining and construction industries rely on these machines to, well, break rocks. Rockbreakers consist of two major components, a hydraulic hammer and a boom, and come in two main types, mobile and stationary -...

Dismantling and removing rock and concrete through explosives entails a suite of costs and hazards that place a substantial burden on all mining operations. In addition to noise and vibration, precise, high-skilled labour and expensive capital expenditure is required to perform this activity; a central part of the cost burden weighing on any operation. Neoferma Australia promises a revolution in mining through its Ecobust Expansive Controlled Demolition Agent, a technological innovation that works to perform complex demolition jobs in a safe and relatively “noise-free” manner. So what is it, and how does it work? The Australian Mining Review spoke with Neoferma Australia Director Brian Heighes to gain some deeper insight into this remarkable product. Ecobust Ecobust is designed to break...

AN increase in haul truck rolling resistance has been found to have a significant triple effect on costs, according to a recent study. Research by Western Australian School of Mines professor Dr Rodger Thompson showed that fuel burn, plant damage and cycling times all suffer at the hands of a poor haul road surface. He found three factors of a failing or uneven haul road sent operational costs up. Firstly, the energy required to ‘climb’ the weight out of each depression in the road was adding up to 5pc in fuel costs; secondly, the increased cycling of suspension and friction on tyres was accelerating truck maintenance; and lastly, the cycle times were suffering badly. The study found that the addition...

Rammer has an authorised dealership in every state and territory. FOR more than 40 years, the Rammer name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art rockbreaking solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of powerful, productive and durable hydraulic attachments that are suitable for carriers in the 0.6t to 120t operating weight class. Rammer’s rockbreakers, booms and the revolutionary RD3 remote monitoring device have cemented the company’s position as the go-to rockbreaker solutions provider for the Australian mining industry. The Australian Rammer dealership network offers a full range of Rammer rockbreakers, boom systems, tools, spare parts and specialty products for demanding applications such as primary and boulder breaking, tunnelling and trenching. With authorised distributors in every state, territory and also in PNG,...

SELECTING the right boom is essential to getting the job done right. Before selecting the boom system, the needs of both operators and maintenance personnel should be taken into consideration as they are often overlooked during initial design. When positioning the boom system, thought should be given as to where an operator might be able to safely stand, out of reach of the boom, to ensure a clear view of the work area. By properly positioning an operator viewing platform, or an operator cabin, the risk of operator injury can be eliminated. Similarly, by considering and making provision for suitable maintenance park locations with tool and rockbreaker change frames, changing rockbreaker tools and rockbreaker removal for servicing can be done...

BIG data is everywhere. It has the ability to improve the operation and monitoring of just about every bit of equipment on the mine site or in the quarry. It is a tried and tested way to cut downtime, proactively maintain equipment to avoid expensive repairs and to improve the overall productivity of assets. Now, data-driven remote monitoring for rockbreakers has finally been developed by Rammer, the world-leaders in rockbreaking solutions. Rammer continues to be the leading supplier of rockbreaker technology in Australia and has just added the first ever monitoring system for hydraulic rockbreakers – RD3, the first cloud-based monitoring device for hydraulic rockbreakers. It attaches to the rockbreaker and then reports detailed information about the operation in real-time...

ESTABLISHED in 1995, DM Breaker Equipment is a family-owned and operated business. For nearly24 years, the company has grown its reputation to become recognised as one of Australia's foremost rock breaker specialists. DM Breaker Equipment operates out of its facility in Maddington in WA and provides sales, hire, spare parts and good old fashioned customer service. DM Breaker Equipment’s Technical Manager Dave Marriott said the company understands that the key to success for the business is through the success of its customers. “To do this, we formulate tailored solutions that are dedicated to customer needs," he said. DM Breaker Equipment is proud to be the sole Australian and New Zealand distributor of DNB products, incorporating the world-renowned DNB Hydraulic Rock...

RAMMER’S new Excellence line of rockbreakers are smarter and easier to use than ever before. With integrated smart technology for easier fleet management and new customer-focused features for more efficient processes, the Excellence line lives up to its name. Idle Blow Protection One of the main issues that can cause rockbreakers to prematurely break down is blank firing. The piston strikes the tool and the tool strikes the rock, but if the piston doesn’t strike the tool, all the energy that’s normally transferred goes back inside the rockbreaker and causes internal components to fail over time. Rammer has developed anti-blank firing which stops the unit working unless the piston is striking the tool. The Idle Blow Protection (IBP) is easily...