Equipment Supplies, Manufacturing
America’s first modern automated longwall plow system
Cliffs Natural Resources and Bucyrus International recently co-hosted an event to celebrate the delivery of the United States’ first modern automated plow system with a ceremonial unveiling at the Bucyrus facility in Houston.
Manitou to launch MRT telescopic handler
Manitou recently showcased three new rotating telescopic handlers at BAUMA, with the MRT1840 Easy now set for its Australian debut at the CICA Convention in Perth from September 1st to 3rd.
Robuschi: high vacuum blowers of choice
The Robuschi RB-DV high vacuum blowers are the blower of choice for KingVAC, one of Australia’s largest vacuum truck builders, in a partnership which has found many successful applications in mining.
Conveying specialist teams up with US rubber maker
Kinder & Co has announced a supply agreement with one of America’s leading custom industrial rubber manufacturers, Bi-State Rubber Inc.
New range of submersible dewatering pumps
As the exclusive Australian distributor of Aquaplus Pumps, Malcolm Thompson Pumps has announced the arrival of the new Aquaplus Submersible Dewatering pump range – SDP Series.
New underground monitoring system
Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres has launched a new tyre application monitoring system for underground mine application - designed to assist underground operators to improve safety and maximise tyre life.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog fast-tracked to Australia
An innovative “road-railer” has been delivered by Unimog to freight operator Cavanagh Cranes & Transport, which has the ability to transform from a conventional on- and off-road vehicle to a railway-based maintenance unit at the flick of a switch.
‘New generation’ underground coal loader released
Sandvik Mining and Construction has released the LS151, a 6 tonne payload capacity underground coal mining loader, delivering increased safety and ergonomics, more power and torque.
New telescopic handler arrivals from Manitou
Manitou has released two new telescopic handlers to complement its existing offerings, one designed for high capacity and the other being ideal for narrow and obstruction-laden sites.
New Laddertube could help mines save millions
Safescape Laddertube is a new innovative type of ladder designed to be used in underground mines for secondary means of egress.
Investment in iron ore washing gathers pace in India
Two of the largest steel producers in India have recently purchased new iron ore washing plants from CDE Global through their sister company CDE Asia with headquarters in Kolkata, India.
SEW gears-up for QME 2010
Australia’s mining sector will be the first to view the latest line up of heavy-duty industrial gear-units from SEW-Eurodrive, at the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2010.
Massive Mesa A stacker delivered in record time
Design and delivery of the 50 metre high iron ore stacker for Rio Tinto’s Mesa A Mine development project took just 16 months, with major structural lifts taking only two weeks - a considerable feat, given the size and complexity of the stacker.
For more efficient loading of 250-tonne class mining trucks
The new Extended High Lift Option for the Cat® 994F Wheel Loader enables the popular mining machine to load Cat 793 and similarly sized trucks more efficiently.
Sandvik takes on distribution of Cubex surface drilling products
Sandvik Mining and Construction and Canadian-based Cubex Limited have announced a global partnership for the distribution of Cubex’s range of QXR down-the-hole surface drills, effective from June.
New $30 million Perth facility to support mining boom
Support for the mining and resources industry was bolstered on May 13th. when WA Mines Minister Norman Moore officially opened MTU Detroit Diesel Australia’s new Perth branch.
Hybrid SR drives for new loader
In what some consider the most significant jump in technology in 20 years, the new Le Tourneau SR drive breaks away from the traditional power generation.
Loaders – at the frontline of mining operations
Loaders have a unique role at any mine site – they are often the first type of mining equipment to enter the draw point after blasting (with the exception of scalers in some operations) or to approach the face.
The new generation of conveyor skirting
In many bulk materials handling plants, reducing the dust from conveyor transfer points subsequently reduces the risk of an employee’s exposure to Silica dust. The litigation costs associated with this condition rival that of asbestosis, costing billions of dollars.
Did the GFC signal the end of innovation in Australia?
Like many equipment manufacturers in Australia, ESS has witnessed competition from low priced copiers for a number of years. It believes that innovation is alive and well in the conveying services and technologies sector for a number of reasons.
