Dyno 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…
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Epiroc Deep Automation intros 3D capability
Epiroc 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 unveils X-Air⁺ 800-20
Atlas 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 introduces new liner
Flexco 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 MoreVermeer unveils SM55 surface miner
Iowa-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 MoreMultotec develops hammerless screening attachment systems
Hand 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…
Read MoreFletcher unveils scaler simulator
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…
Read MoreMetso expands screening portfolio with Grande Series screens
Metso has launched its Grande Series of screen, which it said marks a major advancement for customers by delivering high-performance screening solutions specifically engineered to maximize productivity and efficiency in mining and aggregates operations and to meet the most demanding screening requirements.
Read MoreNormet Xrock launches Xrock Autobreaker
Normet Xrock has announced the launch of the world’s first autonomous rock-breaking solution, the Xrock Autobreaker, which eliminates the need for human presence at one of the most hazardous intervention points in underground mining while ensuring continuous, reliable rock flow. Secondary rock-breaking is one of the most critical ore flow control stages in mining. Material imbalances, such as large boulders…
Read MoreMechanical Ingenuity releases Wavecrest
Mechanical Ingenuity said its new patent-pending Wavecrest offers an all-in-one solution that addresses electrical problems, including protection against sensitive electrical equipment from unplanned power disturbances including harmonics, surge, sags, swells, transients, overvoltage, undervoltage, EMI noise, and more. Wavecrest is the first technology to protect against the multitude of harmful and annoying power disturbances, cleaning up “dirty” power to protect equipment…
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