Wolong Electric America has expanded its Quantum motor platform with the new Quantum 500 Frame Medium Voltage Motor, developed to replace a legacy design and offering higher power density, improved structural rigidity, and greater installation flexibility. The Quantum 500 serves a broad range of industries and applications, including mining as well as oil and gas, petrochemical processing, pumping systems, and…
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Normet has launched the Scamec LC 065 A scaling machine that can offer safety, visibility and productivity for underground operations. The new 065 A, based on same carrier design as the company’s two other Scamec models and has the most compact boom, optimized for 4×4 m to 6×6 m tunnels. With an optional narrower dozer plate and a shorter end…
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Michelin has added a new tire option for wheel loaders with the release of its Xtra Power L5** 26.5 R25. The release, it said, was designed specifically for performance in extreme and demanding conditions along with operator comfort at mines and quarries. The new size follows the initial version of the Michelin Xtra Power L5*** 35/65 R33 in 2021. It…
Read MoreDyno Nobel has introduced the newest addition to its electronic initiation offering, the Navus handheld blaster. Navus is a lightweight, portable unit that allows operations to safely and reliably initiate blasts. Weighing just 600 grams, or 1.3 pounds, Navus can be carried anywhere on-site and supports up to 2,500 meters (1.6 miles) of harness wire for extended set-ups in surface…
Read MoreEpiroc said it is bringing autonomous truck haulage into 3D, enabling advanced fleet control across multi-level ramps, with the introduction of 3D capability to Epiroc’s Deep Automation. The capability is for underground operations, enabling orchestration of autonomous truck haulage across complex ramp designs. This breakthrough enhances fleet visualization and traffic coordination, paving the way for safer, more efficient operations at…
Read MoreAtlas Copco said it is putting more air where it counts, adding to its DrillAir family of portable air compressors. It recently introduced the X-Air⁺ 800-20, which builds on the concept introduced with the X-Air⁺ 750-25 to deliver full air power in a significantly more compact canopy. The X-Air⁺ 800-20 combines higher flow at a practical pressure with a compact…
Read MoreFlexco recently added a new product, the Polyurethane Canoe Liner, to its line of conveyor protection solutions. Designed for placement in a conveyor skirtboard system, the Polyurethane Canoe Liner immediately provides superior impact protection, absorbing material loads and preventing structural damage while creating a more efficient and cost-effective conveyor operation. It can be installed fast and is field-ready for the…
Read MoreIowa-headquartered Vermeer has introduced its SM55 surface miner, spotlighting performance in a compact, transportable package for mining, quarrying and civil construction. The machine, weighing 120,000 lb. (54,431 kg), features drive-on, drive-off capability that enables single-load transportation with minimal permitting requirements. The SM55 has a 415-hp (310-kW) Caterpillar C13 ACERT Tier 4 Final engine. It delivers a 75-degree highwall capability, a…
Read MoreHand and finger injuries remain one of the most common safety concerns in mining, often occurring during physically demanding maintenance tasks. To help address this risk and remove potential safety hazards, Multotec has developed a range of hammer-less screening media attachment systems that significantly reduce the amount of hammer blows traditionally required when installing or removing screen media. Designed for…
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Underground mining equipment supplier Fletcher has released its new Fletcher Simulators High-Reach Scaler simulator. Set in an underground mining environment, the state-of-the-art simulator creates a realistic environment with authentic Fletcher controls and machine exercises developed so operators can learn real-world scaler applications in the safety of a virtual environment. The simulator provides multiple exercises, a motion system to help operators…
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