Mining & Aggregate
Altra Industrial Motion Corporation is offering a free Virtual Reality (VR) experience to all stand visitors at this year’s Hannover Messe. The mechanical power transmission specialist has launched the ‘Altra Virtual Environments’ app for download to smartphones – everyone who downloads the app prior to the show will be eligible to claim a free pair of VR glasses at the Altra stand.
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Efficiency, reliability and total cost of ownership are all terms that are at the forefront of engineering considerations, however looking at items of equipment on an individual basis may not deliver the maximum benefits. By looking at the wider picture and combining the best technology from individual areas it is possible to achieve much more significant savings and efficiencies.
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Drives and motors are used to power an array of equipment in mining operations, from conveyors, and crushing/grinding equipment to flotation cells and pumps. The major challenges associated with powering mining equipment is the increased scale of operations and the accompanying requirement for increased power, whilst maintaining reliability. There are a range of companies that provide drives and motors for the mining industry, some of which are mining specific whilst others cover a range of industries.
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A major international asphalt mixing plant OEM required rugged-duty geared motors for use on various applications within their plants. Belt conveyors, mounted under multiple sorting bins, feed various sized aggregate into a large dryer.
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The German company, Liebherr Mischtechnik GmbH, develops and builds concrete mixing plants where roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is manufactured. The special features of this concrete are its high resistance towards chemical and physical corrosions and the peculiarly compressive strength.
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