An enormous part of worker safety is the prevention of hazardous situations at the mine site – especially those areas where risks are highest. There is always room to improve that level of safety, and behind that is understanding more about risk mitigation. To create a fire there must be three elements: oxygen, heat and fuel (also known as “the…
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Check out this (magnetic) conversation suspended magnets with Eriez Director of Minerals and Materials Processing Jose Martin. It will stick with you. Edited by Donna Schmidt Thanks for talking to North American Mining magazine exclusively about this topic, Jose. Can you explain, for those not in the know: What are the different types of suspended magnets? What are the uses,…
Read MoreFenner Dunlop opens Phoenix distribution center
Fenner Dunlop has opened a new conveyor belting distribution center in Phoenix, Ariz., to support the rapid growth of the western U.S. markets. It will offer valued customers immediate access to premium conveyor belting to meet the needs of their critical bulk material handling applications. The more than 15,000-sq.-ft., climate-controlled facility will be fully stocked with heavy duty conveyor belting…
Read MoreCase Study in Mining Industry: Monitoring Rollers Using Embedded LoRaWAN
Evaluating An Embedded Monitoring Solution Based On The Industrial Internet Of Things (IIoT) And LoRaWAN Technologies To Keep Track Of Rollers’ Service Life. By Ralf Luis de Moura, Alex Calegari Fracaroli, Danilo Bibancos, Eduardo Martinelli and Luiz Paulo Barreto Abstract Industry 4.0 is influencing the mining industry segment; from this influence, digital transformation projects arise by implementing new technologies to…
Read MoreLimitless Makes Good on Diversification Goal
Formerly Longwall Mining Services, Limitless Mining Services Has Taken On Additional Mining Applications From The Pit To The Plant, Including Efficient Conveying Technology. Edited by Donna Schmidt Many may still remember LMS as Longwall Mining Services, a supplier of all things longwall with services to the many needs of longwall coal operations across the U.S. Now Limitless Mining Services (LMS),…
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