Non-Rollover Backstops Offer Enhanced Safety

Discover how backstopping clutches play a critical role in your operation’s safety. Backstopping clutches, also called holdbacks or backstops, are a safety measure to prevent reverse movement of incline conveyors, bucket elevators or pump systems. Their crucial role helps protect critical equipment from damage and support worker safety. How Do Backstops Work?In backstop applications, backstops allow the drive shaft to rotate…

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An Overview of Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches

Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches

Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient. The clutch commonly used today provides enhanced protection against backlash and rollover, as well as consistent performance in harsh environments, especially in…

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Meet the person behind the international air quality standard 

When Jeff Moredock first entered the air quality industry, he came with zero experience in mining, engineering or heavy equipment. He was a real estate executive, who was recruited into the family business, Sy-Klone, in 2007. Now, Moredock is not only the Executive Vice President at Sy-Klone and a driving force behind its innovative solutions for cab air quality, but…

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Guardian™ Proximity System: Intelligent Collision Avoidance for Underground Safety

In the challenging spaces of underground operations, ensuring the safety of workers near mobile equipment is a constant concern. The Guardian™ Proximity System, developed by Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT), introduces a new era of intelligent collision avoidance designed specifically for the underground mining environment. Smarter Safety for Demanding ConditionsThe Guardian™ Proximity System is a game-changing solution purpose-built to protect personnel…

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Strata Emergency Refuge Chamber Modular (ERCM)

The Strata ERCM is a modular emergency refuge chamber that consists of multiple attachable sections that can be assembled either before or after delivery. Delivering the chamber in sections helps to address any possible handling and shaft size restrictions. The modular design also provides greater flexibility by allowing operators to order chambers to their existing requirements and add more capacity…

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Optimizing Mining Operations with Tsubaki’s ProService

Mining Professionals - US Tsubaki's ProService

Tsubaki’s ProService Lifecycle Support is a comprehensive solution designed to address the unique challenges faced by the mining industry. This service offering extends far beyond merely supplying high-quality components; it encompasses a range of services that enhance the performance, reliability, and longevity of mining equipment.

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ROCPROP® MECHANICAL ROOF PROP FOR SECONDARY SUPPORT

Rocprop is an ideal secondary roof support for coal, hard rock and soft rock mining environments.  The compact, all-steel roof support prop offers active pre-loading and stable yield, providing predictable performance, in both static and dynamic load conditions. Under static load conditions, it sustains constant load-bearing characteristics and its steel construction makes it suitable for long-term use. In dynamic conditions…

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​​STRATACONNECT WIRELESS ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING (AMS)

StrataConnect AMS is a completely wireless and battery-powered safety system, designed to detect harmful gases and monitor atmospheric conditions in underground work environments. The system is powered by battery-operated Sentro Wireless sensor units, each with the capacity to monitor a variety of different gases and atmospheric variables using interchangeable sensor modules. The Sentro Wireless can function independently or in a…

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