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JUL 2015

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The MC350 continuous miner for mid- size room-and-pillar applications is the latest addition to Sandvik's offering of continuous miners. The MC350's perfor- mance has been proven in extensive field tests in South Africa and, as with all the continuous miners in the MC series, it offers high productivity and low total cost of ownership. Sandvik continuous miners, including MC250, MC430, MC470 and now MC350, satisfy all seam conditions for room-and- pillar mines. Segmented for low-, medi- um- and high-seam applications, the continuous miners are all equipped with the functions expected to ensure maxi- mum productivity, reliability and mini- mum cost for any seam. "By using Sandvik continuous miners our customers benefit from more cost-effi- cient operations," said Bruno Reumueller, product line management, underground coal and minerals for Sandvik Mining. "Thanks to a higher weight class, shear-up capability and loading and conveying mod- ules, our continuous miners can improve productivity by 10%-20% compared to oth- er continuous miners in their range. In addition, extended operating time between overhauls and a cost per ton that is equal to or better than other continuous miners make this a very attractive offering." The MC-series continuous miners are built using top-quality parts, sturdy, rugged structural components and boast a robust gearbox. Semi-automated, they offer a higher cutting rate and quicker loading time. Sandvik continuous miners can be fitted with a proximity detection system to improve safety. A health moni- toring function also ensures advance warning of any problems before they arise. "It's all about availability of the equip- ment and predictability in the operations, and part of that is also our complete parts and service offering," Reumueller said. "Our service engineers ensure that our customers get the right parts, rock tools, and service at the right time to ensure safe operation, low operating costs and long service life." As a leading supplier to the mining industry, Sandvik offers integrated solu- tions for continuous mining in room-and- pillar applications to make mining more productive and profitable. www.sandvikmining.com Data Collector for Surveyors Carlson Software recently released its new Carlson Surveyor2, the newest model in its line of data collectors. The Surveyor2 is paired with Carlson's software to provide a powerful, complete solution for survey- ing, stake out, construction layout, and GIS mapping. Designed and manufac- tured by Juniper Systems, the Carlson Surveyor2 is built to withstand the harsh- est conditions, with an IP68 rating for dust and water and superb durability when dropped or exposed to cold, heat or other rugged environments. With minimal increases in weight, the new Surveyor2 offers greater memory and data storage, a faster, 1 GHz processor, and significantly improved Bluetooth range — up to 1,500 ft. The data collector also features a new QWERTY keyboard with large buttons for easy data entry, enhanced battery power with 20-plus hours of runtime, and a larg- er, brighter display, providing great visibil- ity in any lighting conditions. www.carlsonsw.com Sulfur/Carbon Analysis by Combustion LECO recently introduced the 832 series, which will redefine the way plant techni- cians determine sulfur and carbon in a wide variety of organic materials. The instrumentation takes advantage of an on- board software platform powered by a touch-screen interface, increasing usabili- ty and operational control without using valuable bench space. A high-efficiency 58 www.coalage.com July 2015 p r o d u c t n e w s Sandvik Boosts Its Continuous Mining Offering The Sandvik MC350 continuous miner has been tested extensively in South Africa.

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