IFS Australia and New Zealand managing director Rob Stummer debunks the myth that maintenance systems are getting more complex and difficult to manage.
Jandakot-based engineering firm Vector Lifting has been awarded railway maintenance equipment contracts by two major Pilbara iron ore miners.
Belt Maintenance Service (BMS) will feature its conveyor belt expertise for the mining industry on Stand 9015 at QME 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.
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has collaborated with Kepware Technologies to allow greater integrated communication in the company’s QuickView Panel products.
AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its Maintenance Management feature in the June 2008 issue.
An initiative developed by Worsley Alumina employees has revolutionised the way maintenance is carried out on the 52km overland conveyor used to transport bauxite from the Boddington mine to the refinery, near Collie.
Condition Monitoring provides critical information to optimise scheduling of downtime, labour and materials while boosting productivity and reducing costs. Simon Lovegrove writes
AUSTRALIAN Mining invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its feature on tyres and tyre maintenance feature in the March 2008 issue.
A more structured approach to roller maintenance is paying big dividends in the crushing area at Nelson Point with a 70% reduction in roller failures saving millions in downtime.