Mike Moehnke, director of sales and marketing, Columbia Steel Casting Co. Inc., makes the point that in an environment where operating costs are increasing dramatically, companies must focus on getting the best value from the products they buy to remain competitive and profitable. This philosophy is particularly true for mine operators who frequently replace crusher wear parts to keep their…
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Columbia Steel Casting Marks 120th Anniversary
This year marks Columbia Steel Casting’s 120th anniversary. Originally founded in 1901 as Columbia Engineering Works, the company was the first steel foundry west of the Mississippi River and supplied machinery parts for mining and lumber operations throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Today, the company continues manufacturing steel wear parts for customers worldwide from its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
Read MoreColumbia Steel Casting Marks 120th Anniversary
This year marks Columbia Steel Casting’s 120th anniversary. Originally founded in 1901 as Columbia Engineering Works, the company was the first steel foundry west of the Mississippi River and supplied machinery parts for mining and lumber operations throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Today, the company continues manufacturing steel wear parts for customers worldwide from its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
Read MoreMetso Develops Wear Part Production Footprint
Metso is developing its global production footprint in its Minerals Consumables business area by reviewing manufacturing capabilities in the EMEA region. As part of the initiative, Metso is starting personnel negotiations to review the implications at rubber and poly-met wear part production units in Ersmark and Trelleborg, Sweden. The negotiations concern the potential closure of the factory in Ersmark and…
Read More3 Maintenance Myths That Are Eating Your Cake
By Ryan Brown Who said, “Let them eat cake?” Marie Antoinette, many people will assuredly reply. This idea was first espoused in 1766, when Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote of an incident he recalled from some 25 years earlier, in which an unnamed “great princess” was told that the country people had no bread. “Then let them eat cake,” she replied.…
Read MoreDredge Efficiency Dropping? It Could Need A Boost
As a dredge moves farther away from its discharge point, production can decrease while the cost-per-ton increases. Adding a booster pump provides benefits of greater production and less equipment wear and tear. Booster pumps may be land- or water-based. As a dredge moves farther away from the discharge point, the pump speed is increased to maintain a proper slurry velocity…
Read MoreKPI-JCI Crusher Reduces Maintenance; Increases Energy, Performance
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens made significant changes to its new generation Vanguard Jaw Crusher that are designed to reduce producer maintenance and increase energy and performance. The Vanguard Jaw Crusher features replaceable wear parts to protect producers’ investment in their equipment. Without proper protection, high wear areas of a machine can significantly reduce its lifespan. The Vanguard Jaw Crusher’s…
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