Tag: maintenance
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Smarter Maintenance Starts with Better Data: Why IO-Link Matters for Maintenance, Automation, and Engineering Teams
In mining, failures don’t happen suddenly – the signals are there. The challenge is catching them early. The week’s Blog from Ionic Mechatronics shows how its innovative IO-Link solution provides maintenance, automation, and engineering teams the data they need to act sooner, troubleshoot faster, and keep operations running.
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Controlling Carryback at Conveyor Transfer Points
Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations. This week’s Blog from Martin Engineering shows how taking a holistic approach with several components working in tandem helps extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtime that reduce production and raise the…
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Thermal Video Monitoring in Mines: Catch Problems Before They Catch You by Surprise
Mining operations run on one fundamental truth: downtime costs money – a lot of money. This week’s Blog from Opticom Tech shows us how thermal video monitoring catches issues early to help avoid expensive downtime and catastrophic failures.
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Engineering Local Solutions, Globally: TAKRAF Group’s Commitment to Canada’s Mining Future
In 2025, TAKRAF Group proudly marks its 300th anniversary – a remarkable milestone that speaks to the company’s ability to adapt and innovate in a constantly evolving industry. This week’s Blog looks at the company’s significant history, as well as its future serving the Canadian market.
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Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity: Choose a condition monitoring system to minimize downtime and maximize ROI
Condition monitoring systems for vibrating screens revolutionize mineral processing by offering 24/7 equipment surveillance through advanced sensors and AI. These systems proactively detect potential failures like bearing damage, lubrication issues, or structural faults, minimizing unscheduled downtimes and enhancing efficiency. With detailed diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and user-friendly data, they optimize uptime while reducing corrective maintenance costs.…
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Reducing Maintenance with Polyurethane Pipes: Superior Abrasion Resistance and Lighter than Steel
For mining operations, special attention to piping is needed to keep and maintain operations flowing. It is not uncommon for metal pipes to leak or break due to significant wear and damage over time, and maintenance managers often anticipate that their metal pipes would need replacing sooner rather than later. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber showcases an option wrapped…
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How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations
From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining can be a dangerous job and operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. Composite and industrial plastic materials may hold the solution. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber explores how plastic solutions can increase the safety…
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Choosing Rugged, Robust, and Reliable Electrical Devices for the Mining Industry
At the heart of mining, quarrying, and aggregate operations lies a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: rugged, robust, and reliable electrical connections, where every component is exposed to a relentless onslaught from dust, moisture, vibrations, and extreme temperature. This week’s Blog from MELTRIC® Corporation discusses the unique set of challenges to keeping the power on…
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Aggregate Washing: Don’t Settle for Settling Ponds
Sophisticated water clarifiers and specially formulated polymer flocculants can eliminate the need for settling ponds at mines and aggregate plants by providing clarified water and easy-to-handle solids. This week’s Blog from Jadair International Inc. introduces us to their Settler / Clarifier System that is a great alternative to conventional settling ponds.
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How to implement Lean Maintenance in Mining for Maximum Gain
The right maintenance system for your mine can bring significant cost, time, and energy benefits. This week’s Blog aims to provide you with valuable insights and a roadmap for implementing mining lean maintenance – keep reading to discover how you can optimize maintenance practices and drive success in the mining industry.