PPI enhances herringbone wing offering

Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) has enhanced its Herringbone Wing offering. Based on industry feedback and engineering advancements, PPI is reintroducing the Herringbone Wing offering in two styles, Plate Constructed and Round Contact Bar. The Plate Constructed line is replacing what was formerly known as the CEMA Herringbone wing. The Round Contact Bar style will remain unchanged with the same availability.…

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Dyno Nobel introduces new shock-resistant electronic detonators

Dyno Nobel continues to expand its electronic detonator line with its new DigiShot XR series designed with extreme shock resistance. The series includes three detonators: DigiShot XR, DigiShot Plus XR, and DigiShot Plus XRS. Dyno Nobel’s new detonators improve upon the industry’s current offerings with tailored technologies built to perform in extreme conditions. In high-dynamic shock environments where detonator failure…

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Michelin introduces mining’s ‘first-ever’ energy-efficient tire

Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy-efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin XDR…

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Efficiency at core of Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive

Danfoss Drives has announced its new VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 low-voltage drive, now available with embedded condition-based monitoring. This new feature turns the drive into a smart sensor, allowing for early issue detection of maintenance problems and enhancing efficiency and reliability in a wide range of industrial applications. Engineered for simple drive applications, the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321…

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Immersive Technologies launches ‘world first’ underground simulator tech

The Immersive Technologies IM360+ was recently unveiled for the first time publicly at MINExpo International 2024, along with never-before-seen visual system innovations to drive value for underground miners. This solution is designed for underground miners, who often face unique challenges in equipment operator training, the company said, and was equipped to combine stereoscopic 3D, photo-realistic graphics and RealView head tracking…

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Kennametal expands cutting tool product line

Kennametal recently confirmed an expansion of its comprehensive product line of tooling and wear protection solutions for mining applications with three products: picks to meet diverse customer demands and an innovative round drill steel system designed to improve efficiency and safety. PrimePoint features a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip, enabling longwall operators to mine longer. With increased hardness over traditional tungsten…

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RPMGlobal launches fleet optimization solution

RPMGlobal (RPM) recently unveiled its new fleet optimization solution at MINExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas. FleetOptimiser continues RPM’s journey toward cloud-based solutions, offering a product designed for customers to calculate and optimize their trucking requirements for a shift. The solution combines a 3D, visual user interface with RPM’s universal fleet calculation wrapped up in a secure, web accessible, cloud-based…

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Aspen Technology launches microgrid management system

Aspen Technology has introduced the AspenTech Microgrid Management System (MMS) solution for customers with heavy electrical power requirements to manage on-site conventional and renewable power generation, active load management and energy storage. Based on the company’s proven AspenTech OSI monarch SCADA platform, the solution empowers customers to maximize operational performance and accelerate net-zero goals. A part of AspenTech’s Digital Grid…

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Pioneer Pump gets ‘Minetuff’ for deep wells

Franklin Electric’s Pioneer Pump brand has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of the Minetuff Electric Submersible Pumps – its first electric submersible product. The Minetuff Series includes pumps ranging from 8 to 140 horsepower that can be used in wells as deep as 245 feet. The series utilizes submersible pump and motor engineering technology from Franklin Electric, including…

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