MAINTENANCE
hours. The benefits of regular oil sampling and analysis thereof to mining operators for the purposes of predictive and proactive maintenance include monitoring wear( iron, chromium, copper etc) trend deviations; identifying any contamination issues early( dirt, moisture); confirming the health of the lubricant( extend or drain the oil); and evaluating effectiveness of filtration upgrades or changes in maintenance activities.”
Because it is crucial for mining companies to have access to reliable oil analysis laboratories, TOTAL views its ANAC oil analysis program as an integral service to its clients. ANAC is a service of TOTAL that provides a complete range of analytical monitoring systems for in-service oils, available for any automotive application( vehicles and moving machines).“ The analysis gives you objective and scientifically proven answers that are easy to understand and exploit.”
TOTAL ANAC PRO is a solution for fleet managers to accurately identify the wear condition of vehicle driveline components. This is a tool that uses the TOTAL ANAC database to provide answers about the source of a failure or about any specific question regarding lubricants in service.
Petro-Canada Lubricants, a Suncor business, has launched a new API CK- 4 and FA-4 information hub, creating a comprehensive online guide to the new heavy duty diesel engine oil categories from their first official licence date of December 1, 2016. DURONthetougherthebetter. com“ provides unique insights, background, videos, technical overviews and clear answers to the most frequently asked API CK-4 and FA-4 questions; including how the new oils compare to the previous API CJ-4 category oils.
“ We believe that API CK-4 and FA-4 will deliver major efficiency and operational benefits for businesses operating heavy duty vehicles in North America, but more needs to be done to raise awareness of this, which is why we have introduced the DURONthetougherthebetter. com website,” said Howard McIntyre, Vice President, Lubricants, Suncor.“ End users will need to consider which oil category is most suitable for their vehicles depending on age, application, and operating conditions. The new DURON website will help them choose with confidence and understand the enhanced benefits such as extended drain intervals, higher fuel economy or extreme temperature protection they will receive.”
Petro-Canada Lubricants’ API CK-4 and FA-4 product line, DURON™ next generation,“ has been formulated using leading-edge lubricant technology to combine the best additives with the purest base oils. It is available on the market in four performance tiers: DURON HP( High Performance); DURON SHP( Super High Performance); DURON UHP( Ultra High Performance); and DURON Advanced( API FA-4). DURON ADVANCED will stand as Petro-Canada Lubricants’ fully API FA-4 approved product and is specifically designed to maximise fuel economy without sacrificing any engine protection.”
To help industrial operators find the information they need to properly protect their equipment more easily, ExxonMobil has also introduced a new digital knowledge centre full of educational content on its redesigned Industrial Lubricants website, mobil. com / industrial. Available via the website’ s Technical Resources section, visitors have access to best practice maintenance tips and key insights on industry trends that are impacting a wide range of industrial sectors, including mining.
This content includes expert answers taken from ExxonMobil’ s Mobil SHC™ Club industrial lubricants community, with short articles answering a range of lubrication-specific questions from real customers. ExxonMobil field and technical experts provide best practice guidance on critical lubrication topics, such as safety, used oil analysis and lubricant selection. Industry insight articles, also authored by ExxonMobil experts, outline“ big picture” considerations that can help industrial operators enhance productivity and profitability, while success stories cover real-world case histories showing how customers across a range of industries captured substantial benefits with Mobil-branded lubricants and ExxonMobil’ s field engineering support.
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RIEGL
VZ-4000
Very Long Range 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanner with Online Waveform Processing
RIEGL ®
VZ-4000
3D Terrestrial Laser Scanner
With the RIEGL VZ-4000 Laser Scanner and specifically designed software packages, RIEGL provides a perfect solution for the demanding fieldwork in open pit mining and topography.
| up to 4,000 m range | eyesafe Laser Class 1 | accuracy 15 mm, precision 10 mm | Laser Pulse Repetition Rate up to 300 kHz( 222,000 meas./ sec) | multiple target capability | multiple-time-around( MTA) processing | full waveform export capability( optional) | built-in camera, on-board inclination sensors, GPS receiver and compass integrated, external GNSS receiver( optional) | stand-alone operation
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