Pulling materials out of the earth requires rugged power transmission equipment that delivers torque while withstanding heavy loads. When you look around any mining operation, regardless of the materials being extracted, you’ll see a diverse, complex array of gearboxes for the mining industry that are carefully selected to meet the needs of each task. You’ll also notice how the components must work together to keep operations running smoothly. From product extraction equipment with Falk gearboxes to the final conveyor drive, any power transmission mistakes or reliability issues have the potential to halt product flow and cause costly downtime. At Mar-Dustrial, we aim to prevent and minimize this downtime with fast repair services and products we test for efficacy and efficiency.
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Benefits of Gearboxes for the Mining Industry
- Increased productivity and capacity
- Efficient power system operations in a variety of applications, from drive belt conveyors to drive bucket wheels to the cutting heads of roadheaders
- Smaller equipment footprints
- Reduced installation time
- Higher system reliability
- Increased safety
- Prevent load conveyors from moving backward and causing damage
Challenges Power Transmissions Face in the Mining Industry
- Dust: Dust and powder grind down and clog seals and bearings
- Variable speeds: Frequent speed changes cause stress and wear on gearboxes
- Environmental factors: The weather and high temperatures reduce bearing life and break down lubricants and seals with time
At Mar-Dustrial, power transmission equipment and mining go hand-in-hand. As a certified Falk RENEW machine shop, our gearbox specialists repair almost any type of speed reducer so it operates like new. Our large inventory of surplus parts keeps our repairs fast and affordable.
Power Transmission Equipment at Work in the Mining Industry
Ore Extraction
Drilling and extracting materials from the earth strains gearboxes for the mining industry, which strive to maintain the desired revolutions per minute (rpm) needed for efficiency. This efficiency must be maintained despite changes in torque loads as the machinery powers through hard materials. Rugged and durable machinery, such as a Falk gearbox, handles a changing load while minimizing the need for gearbox repairs.
Conveyor Systems
With the global demand for minerals and other materials increasing, the expansion of conveyor sizes for materials handling has necessitated larger power transmission equipment that operates efficiently without failing prematurely. After removing materials from their core, specialists transport it on a conveyor, from the mine to a designated drop spot. Despite abrupt and large weight changes during loading and unloading, a conveyor must operate at a consistent speed. This smooth operation is essential to keeping the product stationary on a conveyor and avoiding problems with the power transmission equipment.
With the variety of processes involved in a mining operation, every piece of equipment is critical in regard to the product and revenue stream. Any failure in gearboxes for the mining industry at any point of an operation limit the measured tons of materials extracted, loaded and shipped, as well as the bottom line.
With decades of experience supplying gear reducers for the mining industry, Mar-Dustrial delivers a wide range of solutions and services needed for an operation’s intense mining and processing requirements. In addition to providing expert service for Falk brand gearboxes, our specialists service, maintain, repair and upgrade a variety of industrial gearbox makes and models from our Falk RENEW facility. When you need a repair, you’ll receive a detailed report that outlines exactly what’s wrong and a cost comparison of brand new equipment versus a repair so you can make the best decision for your needs and budget. Our specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to tend to your needs and answer your questions.
Contact Mar-Dustrial today about your mining operation’s power transmission needs. We’re ready with a solution.
Posted under Products/Services on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011