MINE MAINTENANCE monitoring . In recent years , AIMS / PIP360 has partnered with KSB GIW Inc to develop hardware for GIW SLYsight . GIW SLYsight provides precise data to help operators make efficient , safe , internal clearance adjustments , eliminating the guesswork and optimising pump performance . SLYsight sensors measure actual pump wear so maintenance personnel know exactly which parts need attention and when replacements are necessary , extending pump wear life and preventing unexpected outages .
KSB GIW ’ s acquisition of a significant stake in AIMS / PIP360 will allow for a deeper level of collaboration between the two organisations , significantly enhancing the evolution of GIW SLYsight and other future IIoT products and projects , the companies say .
Mill relining improvements
Bradken is looking to address both the associated risks and duration of the relining process for AG , SAG and ball mills through the development of a new technology platform it calls MillSafe ® Solutions .
Showcased at MINExpo International 2024 , in Las Vegas , MillSafe Solutions are expected to improve the efficiency of the mill relining process and make the process safer , Bradken says .
MillSafe Solutions incorporate : n MillSafe Combined Corner Liners ; n MillSafe Liner Location Stripes ; n MillSafe Backing ; and n MillSafe Bolting .
Bradken ’ s Combined Corner Liner design improves reline safety , and significantly reduces reline times , parts inventory and liner weight , according to the company . The MillSafe Liner Location Stripes provide visual guidance to deliver a safer and more efficient liner install . MillSafe Backing is a replacement for grinding mill rubber sheeting . Designed to remove costly maintenance delays to repair damaged rubber sheeting on grinding mills , it provides a safer relining environment , according to Bradken . The MillSafe Bolting System , meanwhile , is a safer and more efficient solution for liner installation and removal , as liners can be installed by bolting them from outside the grinding mill , removing people from hazardous zones within the grinding mill .
Bradken says it continues to work with partners to develop advanced universal worn liner removal and installation solutions to improve reline safety , being a leader in the design , manufacture and supply of mill liners for primary and secondary applications in the global mineral processing industry . The company offers customers complete wear liner solutions for mills that increase performance , safety , equipment availability and lower maintenance costs , it claims .
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MillSafe Solutions are expected to improve the efficiency of the mill relining process and make the process safer , Bradken says
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