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Tips for Proper Maintenance of Mining Equipment

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Maintenance of mining equipment

Proper maintenance of mining equipment, including vehicles and conveying systems, will improve productivity and efficiency. Due to the unique nature of mining equipment, workers must take extra care when maintaining and repairing machinery. Ensure Proper Lubrication Machinery that isn’t properly lubricated can experience greater stress, be more susceptible to damage and may become less productive. …Read More

What Are the Most Common Mining Accidents

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Common mining accidents

Safety should be at the core of every mining site to avoid common mining accidents. As one of the world’s most dangerous occupations, mining industry sites require detailed rules, procedures and precautions in order to prevent injuries. New technology has helped the lower coal mining death rates considerably as well as reduces the number of …Read More

Leaky Feeder Amplifier Increases the Distance Over Which Miners Can Communicate

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Leaky feeder communications systems

In order for leaky feeder communications systems to work properly, they need the right amplifiers to carry their signal. Becker Mining’s leaky feeder amplifiers are designed specifically for this purpose, offering superior performance and reliability. Becker Mining’s leaky feeder amplifiers can help miners communicate effectively with each other throughout a mining environment, no matter how …Read More

Types of Industrial Gas Detectors

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Types of industrial gas detectors

Many industries use different types of industrial gas detectors, including mining, refining, and petroleum extraction. They are essential for the safety of your employees and the organization. It can be difficult to choose the right detector for your company. There are many technologies available, each operating under different principles and each having different strengths and …Read More

Mine Radio Underground Communications: Leaky Feeder Radio System

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Radio underground communications

Radio underground communications are essential for miners’ safety as technology advances. The Leaky Feeder Radio System is an excellent way to communicate underground. It uses one cable to send signals, called the “radiating cable,” and another nearby cable to receive them, the “receiving cable.” This setup allows fast and efficient data transmission through walls or …Read More

Smartsense SSFM-100 Gas Monitors

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Gas monitors

Gas monitors are essential in mining sites throughout the world. The SSFM-100 Smartsense is a top-of-the-line gas monitor for potentially hazardous and explosive environments. The SSFM-100 discovers six different kinds of toxic and combustible gases, including methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide H2S. It also features integrated ambient temperature, humidity, …Read More

VHF Communication Platform

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VHF Communication Platform

The VHF leaky feeder system remains one of the most versatile solutions for communication needs in mining facilities worldwide. For interruption-free data and voice, these are systems that can be put in place to leverage data collection and coverage for communication across the mining area. Becker Varis deliver a low-maintenance and robust solution for VHF …Read More