Modern Quarrying Q1 2022

CRUSHING

TRANSFORMING CRUSHING OPERATIONS Monitoring technology has, over the years, ushered in a new era in crushing. With the onset of connectivity and digitalisation gaining momentum as end-users redefine their investment strategies, Theo Hendricks, product manager comminution at Weir Minerals, tells Modern Quarrying’s Munesu Shoko how the company’s Synertrex platform, an advanced IIoT technology, is helping crushing operations transform their operations. W ith Synertrex digital solutions, Weir Minerals has created products that learn, that let customers know when something is wrong, and that can solve a problem before it starts. Developed by Weir, Synertrex smart analytics platform is easily integrated into customers’ existing systems. Synertrex gives customers an advanced level of understanding by allowing operators to monitor every aspect of their equipment’s operation, prevent problems and increase throughput. Weir Minerals uses its Synertrex intelligent platform for monitoring Trio cone crushers, says Hendricks. “Monitoring encompasses several areas, notably the health and performance of the

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 1 - 2022