Changing markets and tough economic times mean the time to get smart about the supply chain is now. Andrew Okely writes*
FLOVAC has released a complete deployable “Plug n Play” sewage collection system for eliminating insanitary and environmental waste water problems during mining, military, relief and entertainment activities.
Engineered Bucket Solutions are finalists in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for their new style excavator bucket.
Excel Undercarriage will feature replacement wear parts for hydraulic, electric and rope mining shovels, excavators, drills and drag lines on Stand 4000 during the Goldfields Mining Expo (GME) 2008.
A maintenance and mechanical upgrade program for Wemco float cells is delivering a tangible increase in yield as soon as the cells are brought back on line.
MAINTENANCE is seen as a necessary evil in the mining industry, but a stone age approach to understanding wear mechanisms is leading to unnecessary down time and productivity losses in the mining industry.
WEAR components manufacturer Davies Wear Plate Systems Australia is attempting to solve the problems of maintenance and down time caused from worn components.
CUTTING Edges will be demonstrating its capability in supplying replacement parts for a wide range of equipment makes on Stand 1711 at AIMEX 2007.
HARD Metal Industries Pty Ltd (HMI) will display tungsten carbide and PCD tools on Stand 4908 at AIMEX 2007.
BAC has released a series of 900 mm wide and 600 mm deep Dust Control Modules.