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WORLD PROSPECTS
making 32 in all, with each set of RF300s feeding one
RM900 Rock Mover with a 900 t/h capacity, making
for a 3,600 t/h capacity overall. With the market
conditions, the project advanced slower than
expected but will see commissioning in the near
future. Caterpillar is now working on a hybrid layout
for drifts in production level thus both technologies,
conventional LHDs and the CAT Rock Flow System can
be applied. Combining both technologies in different
stages of block live optimises equipment utilisation
and performance of the operation while LHDs will be
used in preparation and Rock Flow in full production
phase. The Cat equipment operates in conjunction
with equipment from SMT Scharf which has supplied
transportation technologies based on monorail
hanging railways and monorail based multi-purpose
“vehicles” to resolve hangups in drawpoint funnels
and to crack oversize rocks with a hydraulic rock
splitter; and MMD, which has supplied three sizers
and one apron feeder to the project.
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Haver & Boecker refurbish and analysis programs
aver & Boecker has added a refurbishment
program to its breadth of services and
equipment for mining. “The new program
gives customers the opportunity to save as much
as 40% over buying new while having the
assurance that their refurbished machines will
operate at peak capacity.”
“As an industry leader, we offer our customers
an array services and upgrades to improve their
equipment and add value to their process, which
is why we added refurbishment to our circle of
offerings,” said Karen Thompson, President of
Haver & Boecker Canada. “Providing an
assortment of programs and services increases
overall savings for our customers and maximum
equipment life.”
As part of the program, Haver & Boecker’s
technicians inspect and document all critical
components and parts on a vibrating screen
onsite or at the new Haver Service Centre in St
Catharines, Ontario. Each customer then receives
a complete report documenting the specialists’
recommendations. Technicians improve screening
performance implementing necessary upgrades
using both new and re-engineered components.
Refurbishments can take as little as one week
to complete, depending on the scope of the work.
They include everything from installing wear liners
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to replacing the shaft or adding
an automatic lubrication
system to extend bearing life.
All refurbishments include a
one-year warranty. For more
extensive coverage, customers
may opt into an asset
management program tailored
to each operation that includes
monthly, quarterly or yearly
equipment audits by certified
technicians, who work toward
increasing equipment lifespan.
The company has also
announced a three-year
leasing option for its Pulse
vibration analysis service program, giving mining
and aggregate customers insight to their
equipment’s performance. The leasing options –
basic and professional – fit small and large
operations. Both programs include an industrialgrade tablet computer, eight tri-axial sensors, a
monthly maintenance package and optional
expert analysis reports. Haver & Boecker says it
designed the Pulse program specifically to
monitor the health of vibrating screens to ensure
optimum screening performance and equipment
durability. The reporting and historical tracking of
the machine’s performance gives customers the
information needed to maximise uptime and
productivity, both significant contributors to
profitability.
For an additional cost, the Haver & Boecker
engineering team will analyse the results. The
team then provides the customer with a report
that incl