Capital Equipment News June 2019

MINING NEWS

Epiroc’s new automated SmartROC D65

“Automation is revolutionising the industry, and we want our customers to remain at the forefront to secure the rewards.” The SmartROC D65 is available in three different feed beam sizes to carry 5-, 6- or 8-m pipes, and has the capacity to drill down to a depth of 56 m. When using 8-m pipes, it is possible to drill 16-m production holes with just one rod adding. The added power of the COP M7 hammer enables the SmartROC D65 to drill holes up to 110 to 229 mm in diameter. Thanks to intelligent control of com- pressor load and engine rpm, the Smar- tROC D65 not only helps to optimise the blasting process with improved fragmen- tation. It also cuts an already low fuel consumption by a further 20% compared to the same size FlexiROC rig model. In addition, the rig offers multifunction joysticks and adjustable-speed tramming to further improve operator comfort and make trailer loading safer and easier. b

The SmartROC D65 is available in three different feed beam sizes to carry 5-, 6- or 8-m pipes, and has the capacity to drill down to a depth of 56 m.

Automation technology is transforming the mining industry and empowering drilling operations across the globe. The updated SmartROC D65 is the latest drill rig from Epiroc to make evolutionary strides. The rig now has Epiroc’s auto- mation-ready platform as its foundation.

The new SmartROC D65 premiered at bauma in Munich, which ran April 8-14. “The SmartROC D65 really proves the power of autonomous machinery and brings the future of mining within reach today,” says Mattias Hjerpe, global product manager at Epiroc.

More plant uptime with Weir Minerals’ fit-for-purpose valves

Abrasive and corrosive slurry can quickly wear out valves and cause costly downtime, unless mines insist on quality OEM products that are engineered specifically for their application. “With our comprehensive range of slurry valves, we can help customers select the right equipment to suit the pressure of their system, the chem- ical make-up of their slurries, and the physical nature of the solids they process,” says Ronald Govender, GM – process equipment at Weir Minerals Africa. “We can provide the right wear options, actuation mechanisms and control accessories that will ensure optimal plant uptime.” Weir Minerals’ Isogate® range of slurry valves is proven to be reliable and versatile, operating under wide pressure and temperature ranges. For longer life, valve sleeves come in a variety of materials including genuine Linatex ® premium abrasion-resistant natural rubber. To reduce downtime and overall cost of ownership, all wear parts are easily replaced in the field. The range includes mechanical pinch valves, with open or closed body, and pneumatic pinch valves with one-piece sleeve or two-piece liner. Isogate® knife gate valves are known for their heavy duty performance, even in coarse

Weir Minerals’ Isogate range of slurry valves is proven to be reliable and versatile, operating under wide pressure and temperature ranges.

overall cost of ownership in mind and are engineered to handle the harshest and most abrasive process flow condi- tions. b

slurries, with pressure ratings from 10 to 51 bar. The Isogate ® knife gate slurry valves are uniquely designed with both ease of maintenance and low

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