MINEXPO PREVIEW
SOBO ® ( soft braking ) systems . Visualisation , coupled with analytical models , facilitate the diagnosis of the brake system behaviour , and can foresee and advise action to prevent malfunction , according to the company .
Marland Clutch offers the Smart Marland Monitoring System for use with its CECON and BCMA clutches . The system provides up-to-theminute remote access to critical operating conditions including vibration , temperature and oil level .
Stromag ’ s SIMAN Intelligent Safety Management System is designed to monitor all operation parameters of braking system HPUs that control the emergency brakes . The advanced system pilots the opening and closing of the brakes and indicates and records any operational faults or inconsistencies . It can be used with all types of HPUs , regardless of functionality , according to Stromag .
Hannay Reels , a leader in high-quality hose and cable reels for OEM and aftermarket applications , has a significant offering to display across its MINExpo booth .
The company will exhibit products designed with unique features for mining under ground , under water and above ground . Ruggedly designed with the highest-quality materials , Hannay says its reels are ideal for a wide variety of applications including re-fuelling , breathing air , utility air , water lines , lube , grease , welding for equipment maintenance , electric cable for remote lighting , generators , communications , video inspection , blasting , hydro-excavation , firefighting and more .
Reels that will be shown at this year ’ s MINExpo include : n The N700 Series , which , Hannay says , is the most versatile spring rewind reel available for lube , air , water , high pressure , washdown , pneumatic tools and more . This reel features a non-sparking ratchet assembly and a declutching arbour to prevent damage from reverse winding . A four-way roller assembly and compact footprint eases installation ;
An economical manual rewind reel for long lengths of hose , the Hannay Reels 3500 Series is meant for fuel dispensing , bulk water transfer , or fire protection
n The 900 Series is a spring rewind reel with a heavy-duty roll-formed channel frame construction for bulk fluid transfer , fuel dispensing , suction , or discharge . This reel has a non-sparking ratchet assembly and declutching arbour to prevent damage from reverse winding , along with a four-way roller assembly ; n An economical manual rewind reel for long lengths of hose , the 3500 Series is meant for fuel dispensing , bulk water transfer , or fire protection . Options are available for disc rewind or removable direct crank rewind with pin lock to set reel in place . Rollers and mounting brackets are available for a variety of mounting options ; n The N400 Series is a heavy-duty spring rewind reel to handle twin 1 / 4 in ( 6.35 mm ) through 3 / 8 in ( 9.53 mm ) oxy acetylene hose . This reel is compact with a small footprint to save on space . A four-way roller assembly with a variety of configurations helps installation ; n The WCR 11-17-19 is a portable manual
rewind arc welding reel to handle # 2 through 4 / 0 cable up to 400 amps . This rugged , handheld reel offers a quick connection to a welder ; and n A compact spring rewind reel with a narrow frame to save space , the N800 Series is designed for fuel dispensing , waste oil evacuation , air , or water . The reel has a nonsparking ratchet assembly and declutching arbour to prevent damage from reverse winding . Again , a four-way roller assembly with a variety of configurations eases installation .
Ventilation and ground support
A sector that is becoming more dynamic in both the underground mine cooling and heating stakes , as well as temperature control of critical machine components , effective ventilation is integral to the workings of modern mines .
This will be the first time New York Blower Company has showcased its offering at a MINExpo , and the company is keen to emphasise it is more than just an industrial fan and blower manufacturer .
As the company says , reliable air flow is critical in deep mining operations for the removal of hazardous gases , the cooling of equipment and the distribution of clean air . Recent innovations for remote monitoring allow for real-time changes to be made to air flow to improve air quality , focus on specific production areas , reduce noise output and energy costs , and increase operational control and efficiency .
“ Reliable equipment directly affects the health , safety , and productivity of personnel , as well as keeping mining operations functional ,” NYB said . “ Given the stress on fans over time , wear is inevitable and can be properly managed using monitoring devices to avoid unplanned downtime and maximise productivity and output .”
This is where fan sensors – which can be equipped on NYB ’ s range of primary , secondary and auxiliary units – give operators greater visibility into the performance of their
AUGUST 2021 | International Mining