Weir Minerals believes safety is always its highest priority. Risk is inherent in the mining industry, where heavy duty machinery is pushed to its limit, but “we strive to eliminate potential risks at every step of our equipment’s lifespan to ensure everyone returns home safely to their significant others at the end of each day,” the company said. “Non-OEM slurry…
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Cortec Can Keep Idle Equipment from Going Rusty
The current pandemic has brought hard economic challenges, forcing many workers and equipment to be idle. Unfortunately, this could have long-term effects months or years after markets open up.
Read MoreCondition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance
by Kraig J. Nunn We live in a world where failure is a very real thing. A world where the smallest change in a machine’s operations can lead to complete breakdown. Bearings, belts, drive motors and gears are just a few of the parts that make up industrial equipment. Although each piece serves its own purpose, the failure of one…
Read MoreDonaldson Filter Minder Monitors Air Filters
Donaldson Co. Inc. is now offering its Filter Minder wireless monitoring system for air filters on heavy-duty engines. Following 18 months of successful field testing, the company announced that it is now offering installation and support of this innovative connected technology to optimize fleet maintenance practices in off-road equipment and on-road truck fleets.
Read MoreMagnaShear Marine Duty Motor Brakes Are Ideal for Barge Spotting
The MagnaShear marine duty motor brake from Force Control Industries is not a disposable type OEM brake originally installed on the winch, but rather a totally enclosed, sealed, oil shear brake that delivers millions of maintenance-free, no-adjustment cycles.
Read MoreForce Control Industries Provides a Maintenance-Free Braking Solution
MagnaShear motor brakes from Force Control Industries are ideal for mining applications where the motor is stopped, or reversed, each cycle such as loaders/unloaders, conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, overland and internal tripper cars, rotary coal sweep samplers and more.
Read MoreSSAB Hardox Duroxite 500 Overlay Plate for Sliding Wear, High Impact
Duroxite 500 from SSAB Hardox is the latest addition to the range of Duroxite overlay products. It is designed for applications involving abrasive wear and high impact in dry and wet environments.
Read MoreINFICON Sees Need for Leak-Testing Commercial Vehicle AC Systems
Off-highway vehicle and heavy-duty truck manufacturers are facing a multi-million dollar switch to more flammable, but more environmentally friendly air-conditioning refrigerants.
Read MoreCritical Lubricant Questions From the Mine Site
By Adam Koscielak Equipment maintenance is essential to keep up with the increased productivity demands of a mining operation. After 36 years in this industry, I’ve seen firsthand the many challenges operations managers face in surface and underground mines – from extreme hot and cold temperatures to excess debris and humidity. Experience has taught me that the lubricant you select…
Read MoreSSAB’s Duroxite 200 Overlay Plate for Preventing Severe Sliding Wear
SSAB’s Duroxite 200 overlay plate is designed for preventing severe sliding wear, according to the company. Duroxite 200 saves money and improves productivity in a wide range of applications through higher output and less maintenance.
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