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Ways to Reduce the Use of Water in Mining

By Juan Cid

Sealing solutions to reduce the use of water in mining

A close look at sealing options available to effectively reduce or eliminate the water needed for the pump sealing element.

Filed Under: Mechanical Seals, Pump Packing, Sealing Tagged With: flush, mining, ore processing, water reduction

Selecting the Right Retrofitting for Your Mobile Mining Equipment

By Istvan Hajzer

Those involved in mobile mining know that super-large, hydraulic equipment plays a major role in discontinuous surface mining operation for solid (hard rock) commercial minerals. This includes a wide range of equipment including off-road haul trucks, hydraulic excavators, shovels, dozers, and front loaders. Growing worldwide economic pressures in mining and 24/7/365 schedules have made the […]

Filed Under: Hydraulic-Pneumatic Seals Tagged With: gold processing, hydraulic actuators, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic seals, mega mining equipment, mining, mobile mining, ore processing, pneumatic seals

How to Select Protective Coatings for Mining Equipment

By Steve Bowditch

Abrasion Resistant Coatings - Mining - Diverter Vane

Protective coatings are primarily used in the Mining and Ore Processing industry for the wear protection of metal equipment. The most common wear issues in this industry are abrasion and corrosion. When you are selecting a protective coating option, there are many technologies available. Defining the needs of the application will simplify the selection greatly. In […]

Filed Under: Industrial Coatings, Wear Protection Tagged With: corrosion-resistant coatings, mining, ore processing

The Basics of Industrial Lubricant Selection

By Mark Guenther

There are several factors to consider when selecting the right industrial lubricant. A manufacturer’s recommendation is a great starting point, but it doesn’t have to be the only option. Most manuals are written for ideal conditions, but these guidelines don’t address the real environment in which the equipment is being used. What if your equipment manufacturer […]

Filed Under: Lubrication & Maintenance Tagged With: bearing failure, industrial greases, industrial oils, mining, ore processing

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