Tag: Winter 2018

  • Micromine, designed with mining engineers in mind
    Micromine, designed with mining engineers in mind

    Today, more than ever before, mining engineers and mine managers rely on digital data and processing to accomplish their day-to-day tasks. Targeting improved usability, the Micromine 2016 Mining module has been designed specifically for mining engineers, providing powerful and intuitive tools for planning and designing surface and underground mines.  Surface Operations Surface mine engineers benefit…

  • Philippi-Hagenbuch is transforming articulated haulers for the mining industry
    Philippi-Hagenbuch is transforming articulated haulers for the mining industry

    Philippi-Hagenbuch was founded in 1969 with one purpose—to make haul trucks better. Their first product was the Autogate® Tailgate, which was the first commercially available tailgate for off-highway trucks. Forty-eight years later, PHIL has become the worldwide leader in customized truck boxes, water tanks and trailers. The PHIL Rear Eject Body is transforming the way…

  • PowerPro™ series of heavy duty starter motors expands
    PowerPro™ series of heavy duty starter motors expands

    Prestolite Electric has launched the PowerPro™ 7.5, an all-new 24V, 7.5kW starter motor as part of the premium PowerPro family of replacement starters from Leece-Neville® Heavy Duty Systems. Designed for use in diesel engines up to 16L, the new in-line, gear reduction starter offers industry-leading starting performance at a favorable price. PowerPro 7.5 high-torque, high-power…

  • MOSS system provides major advantage
    MOSS system provides major advantage

    MOSS, the Miner Operated Survey System, is an underground surveying software which supports a wide range of Leica robotic total stations, including the latest. MOSS integrates mine design specifications and drawings when completing mark-ups, providing real-time information to miners, engineers and geologists, reducing overbreak to under 10 per cent, as well as providing very accurate…

  • BluMetric Environmental solves ammonia removal challenge with MARS System
    BluMetric Environmental solves ammonia removal challenge with MARS System

    Ammonia removal from impacted mine water has typically been accomplished through chemical oxidation or mineral adsorption. The generation of harmful byproducts, the laborious replacement of media and non-compliance with effluent limits are known to plague conventional systems.  BluMetric Environmental has developed MARS to solve the mine water ammonia challenge. MARS begins with enhanced pre-treatment and…

  • New inserts for automated cleaning of tool holders
    New inserts for automated cleaning of tool holders

    Whether it is drilling, milling or turning, residues from the machining are not only left on the part surface but also in the tools and fixtures. Cleaning of the latter is usually still done manually, even though cleaning of the manufactured parts is carried out in a cleaning machine. Specifically, for tool holders (e.g. HSK)…