Industry News 01_2021
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New Cat® 992 Wheel Loader increases productivity up to 32% and is up to 48% more efficient
Building on a more than half-century legacy that includes the best-selling large mining loader model of all time, the new Cat® 992 Wheel Loader sets a new standard by offering up to 32% greater productivity. This new large mining loader reduces maintenance costs by as much as 10% and offers…
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SIEMAG TECBERG to win its first contract for shaft-hoisting systems in Kazakhstan
In December 2020, SIEMAG TECBERG and TNC Kazchrome JSC signed a contract for the delivery of shaft hoisting systems. Kazchrome is a fully integrated mining and metallurgical company in Kazakhstan covering all stages of the value chain, i.e. from geological exploration to underground mining and the extraction of raw materials…
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TOMRA ACT – a new intuitive user interface for easy optimization of work flow and improved productivity
TOMRA introduces the TOMRA ACT ground-breaking new user interface (Figure 1), together with a new image processing pipeline and additional process data for TOMRA Insight, enabling improvements in the overall sorting process for greater productivity and profitability. TOMRA ACT: Control without complexity The new TOMRA ACT graphical user interface (UI)…
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General Kinematics Announces its acquisition of CYRUS Schwingtechnik
General Kinematics, a vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced its acquisition of CYRUS Schwingtechnik Business Unit, located in Recklinghausen, Germany. CYRUS provides modular vibratory machines for efficient conveying and screening technology. The addition of CYRUS will complement General Kinematics’ already robust portfolio of vibratory…
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TOMRA Sorting Mining opens access to comprehensive technical information in new diamond microsite
TOMRA’s approach in developing its new diamond microsite (Figures 1, 2) reflects the Company’s holistic approach to supporting its customers: by opening easy access to comprehensive technical information, it enables diamond producers to understand the possibilities offered by its recovery solutions, how they would fit within their operations, and how…
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Atlas Copco launches HiLight H6+, a light tower to rise illumination while reducing noise and operational costs
The new light tower from Atlas Copco offers low operational costs and reduced noise levels while increasing illumination coverage. The HiLight H6+ is ideal to use in tough environments, such as applications in construction, mining, events, and rental, thanks to Atlas Copco’s innovative HardHat® body (Figure 1). The HiLight H6+…
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RSM-Ex 01 BT Z0 – ECOM Instruments offers intrinsically safe bluetooth remote speaker microphone for zone 0/21
Clear communications at any times is particularly important for lone workers in hazardous areas. To secure their safety and optimal working conditions ECOM Instruments, Assamstadt/Germany, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand, offers a wireless bluetooth remote speaker microphone with an operating time up to 78 h beside the wired RSM-Ex 01. The RSM-Ex…
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New conversion kits for Tembo 4×4
The electric off-road vehicle Tembo 4×4 E-LV on Toyota basis becomes a multifunctional platform. Several versions, from the classic pickup to the station wagon, are already available – and another one with an extra large personnel cabin is now being added to the offering (Figure 1). The Tembos, which are…
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Data analytics software “GHH InSiTE” released
Just start up the engine and go was yesterday. Increasingly, mining and tunnel projects, as well as large construction sites, are also being managed digitally. The latest solution for this is the “GHH InSiTE” digital analytics software from GHH, which can be used on any equipment regardless of brand. Here…
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First underground TOMRA sensor-based sorter starts operation at K+S rock salt mine
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH, Kassel/Germany, a major salt producer, turned to TOMRA Sorting Mining, Wedel/Germany, for a solution for the replacement of the existing sorting system at its rock salt mine in Grasleben, in Lower Saxony/Germany. The two companies have a long-standing research and development relationship, focused on exploring…
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