Haberler
Transporting 1,000 metric tons of gold ore per hour
08 Şubat 2022, Salı
To connect the El Limón gold ore pit with the processing plant it was necessary to overcome an altitude difference of about 400m in steep terrain. Minera Media Luna, S.A. de C.V. (MML), 100% owned subsidiary of Torex Gold Resources Inc., opted for the RopeCon as a means to transport 1,000 metric tons of gold ore per hour into the valley over a distance of 1.3km. Along with other aspects, safety and environment were key considerations in prompting the decision.
Hydraulic direct drive benefits for conveyors
08 Şubat 2022, Salı
Hydraulic direct drives are well adapted to the general conditions in mining and materials handling. Partly due to their enclosed motors, they easily withstand the industry’s dust, grit and widely varying temperatures.
New gearless conveyor drives (1 to 3 MW per motor)
08 Şubat 2022, Salı
ABB has announced that its innovative gearless conveyor drive is available for use on a wider range of conveyor systems. Already proven on larger motors, the newest drive is designed for medium power range motors (1 to 3 MW per motor) to make this technology economically feasible for a broader range of conveyor systems, including the use on mobile equipment in mining operations.