Mining & Aggregate
A major energy company in Australia needed reliable replacement low-speed backstops (LSBs) for use on six incline conveyors that move coal out of a mine to an adjacent power station.
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Companies of Altra Industrial Motion will attend AIMEX 2017 Aug. 29-30, 2017. Booth #2830
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Most accidents on mining conveyors are caused by the stored energy in the belt. If not properly protected, a loss of power at a mine can allow loaded inclined conveyors to reverse direction, causing damage to expensive equipment. With the resulting loss of productivity, it is no surprise that safe conveyor operation is a major concern for mine owners and conveyor system OEMs around the world.
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Altra Industrial Motion Corporation is offering a free Virtual Reality (VR) experience to all stand visitors at this year’s Hannover Messe. The mechanical power transmission specialist has launched the ‘Altra Virtual Environments’ app for download to smartphones – everyone who downloads the app prior to the show will be eligible to claim a free pair of VR glasses at the Altra stand.
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A major European mine equipment manufacturer required a backstopping clutch for a bucket wheel excavator used at an open pit coal mine.
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