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Early fire detection EVERYONE knows about serious risk fire poses for mining operations – especially when there is a risk of rapid-fire propagation or even explosion. Thermal imaging systems can be successfully used for early detection of fire risk, often even before the fire starts. The principle is based on non-contact temperature measurement. Thermal cameras measure the surface temperature of the region of interest (ROI) and, based on a gradual rise in temperature are able (using appropriate software) to assess the risk that may arise before any further manifestation occurs. This evaluation occurs automatically and continuously which is why the Applied Infrared Sensing recommends the SAFETIS system for mining operations. The SAFETIS thermal imaging system is an excellent improvement of...

AS a pioneer of thermography in Australia, Stowe Australia adopted the technology back in 1982, when it purchased the Hughes infra-red scanner. At the time, it was similar to the thermographic cameras being used by NASA to test the temperatures on space shuttles, and there was only one other company in NSW that had access to the same technology. Originally, the technology was used to test electrical switchboards in real time and real-life scenarios without isolating them in order to identify potential failure points by helping to identify high resistance ‘hot joints’, within an installation. Today, it has become the go-to method of predictive and preventative maintenance, allowing thermographers to identify component faults long before they become component failures. Stowe...

EARTHMACH is an independent used mining equipment dealer that began operations in 2000 with head offices located in Brisbane. The company specialises in the acquisition, sale and logistics for used mining assets throughout the globe. EarthMach founder Chris Reeves said the company’s main objective is to supply quality used mining equipment and associated services to local, national and international mining and mining contracting companies. “As well as the procurement and disposal of used mining equipment throughout the world, EarthMach has extensive global experience and expertise in the logistics of moving major mining assets to anywhere in the globe.” Mr Reeves said. “We have extensive knowledge of the international mining and mining contracting industries, having worked as a Civil Engineer and...

Conveyor belt failure typically results in process line downtime, which equates to loss of production, loss of products, and ultimately loss of profits. Currently, many companies have a shift operator or superintendent who is in charge of ‘walking the belts’, who actually walks along or drives alongside every conveyor belt in the plant, audibly listening for faults along the unpowered idlers that support the belt. There is now a smarter, more efficient and reliable method to monitor conveyor health and prevent costly downtime. The Praetorian Fibre Optic Sensing System, developed by Hawk Measurement Systems, has the ability to immediately detect which idlers have failed or will soon fail, identifies the exact location of each idler, and reports it to the...

BLUE Diamond is a leading, privately-owned equipment distributor with its head office in Kewdale, Perth. The company’s core products are diesel generators, diesel air compressors and lighting towers. Standard mine spec generators through to highly customised set-ups are available with customised synchronisation and low noise level, plus hybrid sets with solar and battery options. Blue Diamond director Justin Pitts said the company has customised containerised generator sets for the RAAF, as well as completing customised mine spec Denyo generators for Sino Iron Ore, Anglo Gold, Rio Tinto, and FMG. “Our highly skilled and flexible team will deliver the right outcome at the right price,” Mr Pitts said. “We offer the highly personalised service that you would expect from a leading...

TRELLEBORG’S innovative tyre solutions have always been developed in response to the challenges faced by its customers. So when the need to develop a softer-riding solid OTR tyre than was currently available to the market, Trelleborg developed its innovative Brawler ‘Soft Ride’ compound which built on its predecessor’s formidable attributes of sheer toughness, excellent wear performance and the unique elliptical ‘suspension’ apertures. The tyre has re-defined what operators can expect in terms of comfort and what machine owners can expect in terms of equipment longevity from their solid tyres. The machines used by the Australian mining industry are diverse and expensive and the tyres that protect those machines need to be the latest technology. Whether it’s loaders, skid steer machines,...

THE recovery of gold using cyanide in pulp or leach is the industry standard for most gold mining producers. However, the use of cyanide comes with many direct and hidden costs and its continued use is drawing more and more scrutiny from mining commissions, environmental regulators and proximal communities around the world. There are several alternatives to cyanide leaching already on the market but these can often be suited to particular ore types and gold particle size and may not be as economical or effective as cyanide in every application. In June 2019, Clean Mining launched a new cyanide-free gold processing solution. This innovative, cost-effective process replaces cyanide with a safer, less hazardous chemical reagent, thiosulphate. This inorganic compound helps...

PROK is one of the largest OEM manufacturers of quality conveyor products in the world, specialising in developing, manufacturing and supplying conveyor equipment to the global bulk materials handling market. It has recently established a new facility in the Pilbara, located in Newman, which is expected to open early in 2020 to further extend its service to customers in the region. This will allow the company to become more agile to meet customer requests with quicker turnaround times, local support and access to the best engineers and technicians in the market. PROK has also continued to strengthen its position in the market both on the east and west coast of Australia, while increasing its global presence with new facilities established...

COMPREHENSIVE condition monitoring systems can mean the difference between expensive, unplanned downtime waiting on replacement parts, and a planned preventative maintenance schedule with minimal disruption to workflow. Problems or malfunctions in plant and equipment operation often become apparent through changes in vibration behaviour, unusual temperature patterns or noise emissions. Reliability and condition monitoring specialists, Schaeffler, have almost 20-years’ experience in this field and primarily use vibration, temperature and acoustic emission diagnosis to detect damage or abnormal wear in machinery at a very early stage, so that these components can be repaired or replaced as part of planned downtime.  Costly unscheduled downtime is therefore minimised. Depending on the type of machine and its importance in the production process, condition monitoring can...

GORDON Brothers may have only been operating in Australia for three years, but the firm brings with it more than 115 years’ experience passed down through four generations of family leadership. The US-based, privately owned, family-held business is a global, independent investment and advisory firm that provides customised restructuring, asset remarketing, advisory and capital solutions. It is a specialist in structuring complex, multi-asset transactions. Across these platforms, it will buy, sell operate and value assets on a standalone and integrated basis. By incorporating its experience in valuing and selling assets, the company is able to extract the maximum value from plant, machinery and equipment, inventory, real estate, receivables and intellectual property. It works with businesses at all points of the...

Pacific Urethanes, with its cutting-edge technology, provides Australia and many export markets, specialist products, processes and applications for the mining and resource sector. With its significant year-on-year growth and a reputation for being the formulation experts, it has had more than 20 years’ experience specialising in the development and production of polyurethane systems. The company’s formulating expertise enables it to translate advances in raw materials development into improved products and increased asset life which puts them ahead of their competition. Advanced technology Pacific Urethanes has always maintained a strong commitment to meeting the needs of its customers, by providing them with the latest technological solutions tailored to their business or their customers’ business needs. Their highly experienced technical team are...