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Fuel saving system for diesel engines

Tuesday 11 November 2008

FuelSave Australia has introduced a fuel-saving system that is said to cut engine wear and reduce environmental emissions from mobile and stationary diesel engines, said to lift burn rates up to 95-98%.


Horizontal lifeline

Friday 19 September 2008

Safety Anchors has released a new horizontal lifeline that facilitates horizontal movement at heights.


Miners safe after tyre explosion

Monday 21 July 2008

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released a safety alert urging all mines to be vigilant when using tyre inserts after a RAM car operator was forced to evacuate his vehicle when a white smoke-like substance billowed from the rear of the car.


Simulator to improve underground safety

Monday 30 June 2008

Queensland researchers are working on a special simulator to help coal miners better adjust to the breathing apparatus they wear in the event of an underground explosion.


Mining communication goes on show

Monday 30 June 2008

Austdac will exhibit a broad range of equipment on Stand 1074 at QME 2008.


Fire detection systems

Thursday 26 June 2008

Chubb Fire Safety will showcase the next generation of fire detection and suppression technology on Stand 2064 at QME 2008.


Miners breathe easy

Tuesday 20 May 2008

RS components has launched a smoke absorber moulded from a non-sloughing static-dissipative plastic.


Submersible drainage pumps

Friday 18 April 2008

GRINDEX has launched a series of submersible drainage pumps that can operate for longer in demanding conditions due to a redesign of the hydraulics section.


Thermal imaging finds strong interest

Saturday 05 January 2008

THERMAL imaging technology attracted a high level of interest at the underground rescue competition at St Ives gold mine near Kambalda in Western Australia late last year, according to Resources Safety – a division of the WA Department of Consumer and Employment Protection.


Carbon monoxide absorber

Thursday 13 December 2007

MOLECULAR Products Group has released a self-powered moleculite carbon monoxide absorber


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