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NOV 2012

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minexpo highlights continued Continued from page 37 systems combine an AC drive system and an advanced Durathon battery energy storage system to propel underground mining vehi- cles with improved performance, increased reliability and lower life-cycle costs. The units feature a compact variable frequency combo-drive that controls the traction and pump motors and is designed to improve wheel slip and speed-on-grade. The traction motor features frameless construction to reduce overall weight, a waterproof design to withstand wet conditions and an easy- access connection cavity. The advanced, scalable system controller offers multiple communications protocol channels, and a compact smart display shows real-time vehicle and system diagnostics. The Durathon battery is 50% smaller and 25% lighter than traditional batteries, enabling more energy to be stored in a smaller space. The smaller battery package makes the unit lighter for less tire wear and now offers bet- ter maneuverability in tight places. Siemens Highlights the Entire Lifecycle Siemens Mining Technology highlighted the importance of energy-efficient and eco- friendly products, systems, solutions and services for the entire lifecycle of industry plants within the mining industry. Five spe- cial breakout sessions were held regarding autonomous mining solutions, energy trends, gearless drives for overland con- veyors and mining challenges. The global mining industry faces major challenges: improving productivity while simultaneously decreasing costs. Mining companies need high-performance prod- ucts that are also energy-efficient and offer maximum availability and flexibility. Such products also need to comply with environ- mental regulations while providing maxi- mum safety for employees, machines and material. Siemens supplies products and applications that meet customers' exacting requirements. The Simine product family, according to Siemens, will help the mining industry achieve its goals. The Siemens Drive Technologies Division links up automa- tion, drive and power supply systems to form one all-round platform. The portfolio can be used for primary tasks such as the extraction, transportation and processing of raw materials, as well as for secondary processes such as supplying power and water processing through to plant service and maintenance. The Simine Winder, for example, enables safe and high-perfor- mance movement of men and materials. The key element of the drives solution is a standardized control and safety system based on Sinamics converters. In the Simine Drag and Simine TR product groups, Siemens drives and motors ensure higher speed and productivity of mining trucks and excavators. Simine provides all-round electrical solutions that are suited to the tough con- ditions in day-to-day operation and which are aimed at achieving a reliable overall performance of belt systems in mines: either fixed or variable-speed drives are used, depending on the requirements placed on the equipment. The result is less wear on components and lower energy consumption. Thermo Fisher Scientific's Next-Gen Mining Portfolio Thermo Fisher Scientific exhibited its Next- Gen Mining portfolio. The company's high- ly integrated range of instruments, equipment and consumables, anchored by its laboratory information management system (LIMS), addresses all segments of the mining process. The new Thermo Scientific Ramsey Micro-Tech 9000 Electronics platform provides enhanced communications and connectivity for process industry weighing and monitoring applications. Built-in Ethernet and USB capabilities improve system communication and prevent downtime by enabling independent load cell troubleshooting. The Thermo Scientific Personal Dust Monitor PDM3600 has been specifically design for U.S.-based mining applications, protecting mine personnel by ensuring that shift-average respirable dust exposure does not exceed regulatory limits. The monitor is designed to be a first line of defense in pre- venting long-term effects from exposure. The Thermo Scientific Nitus Gamma Backscatter (GBS) Gauge measures level, density and wall buildup in large mining vessels of any size and in pipes 24 inches or larger. Backed by patented, non-contacting gamma backscatter technology, the sensor on the Nitus gauge features a highly stable and sensitive scintillation detector that enables it to respond instantly to level or density changes so plant personnel can opti- mize process efficiency and maximize pro- ductivity. Thermo Scientific elemental and parti- cle size analyzers, coupled with sampling systems, provide an integrated solution that maximizes availability and accuracy with minimal head loss. Instruments such as the Thermo Scientific AnStat 230 Analysis and Sampling Station supply reli- able, accurate process data and lead to improved recovery, lower costs and envi- ronmental compliance. Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS enables field and onsite laboratory and plant managers to continuously track, monitor, measure, analyze and report on all activities. Enhanced compliance features tie instru- ment and operator information to calibra- tion samples and results so instrument configuration, along with operator name and training level, can be automatically rendered. Managers can produce a full audit trail for ISO 17025 or regulatory requirements and gather, review and quickly drill down on real- time data in a dynamic environment. SampleManager LIMS provides interac- tive graphs, charts, tables, maps and many other data mining tools for real-time infor- mation and decision-making. It is flexible and configurable to accommodate various workflows and integrates easily with other applications and instruments inside and outside a lab, providing one standard user interface that helps mining companies maintain process standardization across multiple labs. Phoenix Lighting Replaces Floodlights with LED Fixtures Phoenix Products' ModCom Series is an instant-on, surface-mounted LED fixture designed to replace high wattage HID flood- lights. The LED luminaire delivers up to 25,000 lumens and offers a 70% energy sav- ings when compared to a 1000W HPS fix- ture. Backed by a five-year warranty, the ModCom is designed to provide years of ser- vice with virtually no maintenance, even when installed in harsh environments. Conformal coated circuit boards, fully-pot- ted premium-brand drivers, and stranded wires are among the design features that help protect against water ingress and vibra- tion damage. Premium-brand LEDs are rat- ed for 50,000 hours. Minova Introduces its Tensionable Cable Bolt Minova's patented new Tensionable Cable Bolt (TCB) system offers a reliable anchoring 50 www.coalage.com November 2012

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