The National Mining Association (NMA) owns and operates MINExpo. The show is extremely important to the NMA. In addition to offering an excellent business- to-business environment where delegates can meet and talk to all of the major vendors, the remaining profit helps fund the NMA and advance the mining industry’s agenda in Washington. “The bigger and better the show, the more the support the NMA is able to achieve,” said Tim Sullivan, CEO, Bucyrus, and MINExpo chairman. “It helps the association to improve its agenda to support the industry. It’s an important element for what we do at the NMA.”

“Similar to the industry itself, we are experiencing high times with MINExpo,” said Moya Phelleps, vice president-manufacturers and services division, NMA. “All of the companies are excited and hopefully it will have a big impact on the attendance. The weak dollar should attract more international visitors. We are expecting a big turn out from the mines.”

Regular MINExpo visitors will notice a few changes this year. First and foremost, the show floor is bigger. At 600,000 ft2, the exposition will be much larger than the 460,000 ft2 in 2004. Yet, the number of exhibitors will be about the same, slightly more than 1,200. “The MINExpo 2008 floor space has increased by 30%,” said Sullivan. “The companies are exhibiting a lot more product.”

The format has changed to a 3-day event on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The NMA decided to do away with the half day on Thursday. “There has always been a huge influx on Monday and Tuesday, and attendance on Wednesday was decent, but Thursday was like a ghost town,” Sullivan said. “So we dropped that last half day.”

The pre-registration process has been improved and, with only three days to see 1,200 companies, pre-registration is a must. When delegates pre-register, they will be asked what products interest them the most. Prior to MINExpo, the NMA will send each registrant a listing of the exhibitors providing the products and services that the delegate highlighted. “The E-mail will include a link to their Web site,” Phelleps said. “We are trying to facilitate a little match making so that the attendees can do some homework in advance.”

MINExpo is also offering a technical program with credits for professional development hours. “When we first attempted a technical program a few years ago, we weren’t sure how it was going to turn out, but it was very popular,” Sullivan said. “Attendees get education credits and it helps mining companies justify sending more engineers. We have more than 20 presentations covering all aspects of mining. The topics are fairly diverse. The presentations are pertinent and poignant to what’s happening today. They will be sold out.”

“The technical program will offer a great overview of the industry,” said Doug Hardman, executive vice president and COO, Fletcher Mining Equipment, and MINExpo Technical Program co-chairman. “The technical sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The schedule allows attendees a full day on the show floor Monday.” Hardman and Raja P. Upadhyah, president, Pincock, Allen, & Holt, co-chaired the development of the technical program.

Several international delegations will attend MINExpo 2008. As many as 13 countries including Peru, Chile, Romania, India, China, etc., will give an hour long presentation on the mining business in their respective countries. In addition to the international attendance, several dignitaries will be on hand for the opening ceremony: past and present NMA chairmen, the governor of Nevada, and both U.S presidential nominees have been invited.

In light of all that’s taking place, the editors at Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ) performed some reconnaissance work for loyal readers. Despite record levels of orders from the mining and mineral processing sector, many of the OEMs plan to debut or launch new equipment and product lines at MINEpo 2008. What they found appears on the following pages in no particular order.

Sandvik will display its new LH 514 loader.
It will be the first time North American miners see the new Sandvik branding and colors.

Sandvik rock reinforcement drill rigs are designed to meet the challenges of underground hard rock supporting needs in mines and tunnels—safety, bolting quality, performance and flexibility. Sandvik is also developing equipment that produces fewer emissions. Experience the Sandvik DS410 fully mechanized bolting jumbo as it leaves ordinary in the dust with premium performance, efficient drilling power and proven components. The versatile bolting head construction allows for the use of all common bolt types and combinations, with bolt length from 1.5- to 3-m (5 to 10 ft).

Sandvik will also unveil several enhancements like the DM130 mobile bolter, specifically designed for placechange operations and room-and-pillar workings in underground coal mining. It features two high-power bolting booms, easily accessible with a walk-through chassis concept. Due to its low chassis height of 1-m, it is especially suitable for operation in low to medium seam heights.

The MC350 Continuous Miner is also a new product for Sandvik, and will work together with the Mobile Bolter and the Shuttle Car (not on display this time) to offer a team of efficient place-change section equipment. Equipped with 2 x 175 KW cutter motors and Sandvik cutting technology, this machine is a new concept being introduced to the CM market.

The Sandvik Self-Drilling Bolt, a special development for coal mine roadway development, will be featured among other drilling, bolting and cutting tools.

When it comes to coal extraction above ground, Sandvik Mining & Construction covers a broad area of products and expertise. From drilling all the way to removal and transport of coal, Sandvik’s main objective is to ensure the extraction process is efficient and productive.

The newest rotary/down-the-hole drill, the Sandvik DR460, was designed for high penetration rate, easy maintenance, good availability and an ergonomic work environment; a new drill pipe line will give Sandvik full capability in drilling. Although engineered to operate at an ambient temperature of up to 54°C (130°F), it can also be equipped with optional cold weather equipment, and for high elevations. An optional engine makes it capable of working in elevations that reach 5,000 m (16,400 ft).

Bucyrus will debut its HydraCrowd System for electric shovels, a new design approach that will eliminate the ropes.

A scale model of Sandvik’s new, big CG880 primary gyratory crusher will also be on display.

One of the most important elements of the mining process is materials handling. From continuous open-cast mining systems to integrated stacking and reclaiming systems for mines, terminals, power plants and port facilities, Sandvik says it offers total solutions and turnkey installations. The company also supports the lifetime of equipment with a line of wear protection products, in rubber and ceramic, which extends the life while reducing noise levels and handling issues. Screening media is available in a vast number of sizes and materials for various applications and can be optimized to balance demands for high separation efficiency and long service life.

Bucyrus International for the first time will have an exhibit that showcases surface mining, underground mining and bulk materials handling. Even though Bucyrus has reserved 10,000 m2 of exhibit space, the sheer size of its surface mining equipment prevents it from being exhibited as easily as the other equipment. Visually delegates may perceive a dominance of underground technology, but content-wise the story that Bucyrus said it will tell with projection equipment is that it is riding both the surface and underground mining wave.

On the surface mining side, the company will definitely be talking about draglines—the story line is nine out of 10 draglines operating world wide are Bucyrus. The display will have a tooling model of a dragline, which will later go into serial production. A couple physical components of its 49HR rotary blasthole drill will be on hand, namely the operator’s cabin and the mast, which has a new large carousel. But the big story for the Bucyrus surface mining side will be the HydraCrowd, a system that could revolutionize the business. It will essentially replace the ropes on the 495 shovel. The system has been operating in the oil sands. Bucyrus will unveil some “amazing” numbers as far as what mine operators can save by retrofitting the system or purchasing a new shovel with the system. Downtime to deal with ropes and crowding system will be eliminated.

Another innovative item that Bucyrus will demo is its Peak Kits (pre-engineered aftermarket kit). This is a smart approach for the surface mining aftermarket business. The company identified all of the little components that the customer forgets to order and put them into a package. Consider a pinion shaft as an example, a maintenance technician orders one and then, after it arrives, he realizes that he should have ordered two more O-rings and he is down for another 24 hours. All of these items, including the special installation tools, have been identified. Whenever a customer orders spare parts from Bucyrus, they will be offered a Peak Kit.

For the underground market, Bucyrus will exhibit a compact diesel-powered low-profile LHD for the U.S. market. The company has successfully placed several in the Australian market. The entire line of longwall mining equipment will be on display, including shearers, plows, two roof supports, CST drives, conveyor pans, belt drives and pulleys. Bucyrus will also have one of its 30ML continuous mining machines, which will make a detour to Las Vegas on its way to a potash mining operation. Bucyrus is also now a leader in conveyor systems and it will have a large 4 x 600-hp conveyor drive, along with a pulley and idler display.

In addition to roof bolters, Fletcher will have two jumbos on display.

Although there will be no equipment on the stand, Metso will debut its Vertimill 3000—the next generation mill for fine grinding. The company will demo its Screen Security Package (SSP), a real-time monitoring system that collects information about the motion of the screen at different locations around the machine. It monitors the mechanisms and the “noise” in the bearings, while comparing both the angles and values of the stroke (in acceleration) in the same spot on each side of the machine. If any anomalies are found, the system will instantly notify the operators that adjustments need to be made, as well as transmitting the results to the factory service department for evaluation. As part of the display, Metso will have a video “experience.”

Normet will showcase its best selling product in North America, the Spraymec 6050W mobile concrete spraying machine. The Spraymec 6050 series can spray up to 6-m high headings. For higher spraying reach, spray-booms extend to 9.3-m-high roofs. Boom articulation enables good reach into caves and around corners. Normet recently added some new features. The 900EBOX accelerator dosing system allows accuracy while changing spraying situations. The cabin has also been modified ergonomically. The company will also promote its new organization and distribution system.

Jennmar will show a variety of roof support tools. The company will debut a new RIP prop (rapid installation prop), and new arches, square sets and resins.

Fletcher Mining Equipment will showcase underground mining technology for coal and hardrock operations at its stand. The company will have a CHDDR crawlermounted, walk-roof bolting machine on hand. In addition to a full materials handling system, it has a new arrangement at the drilling unit to allow the operator to get closer to the rib to install rib bolts. Fletcher will also have a totally automated bolting module, which operates by radio remote control. The automated bolting module on display will eventually find its way to a copper mine in Poland. The company will also have two jumbos on display, one dual-boom hard rock jumbo and a small single-boom narrow heading jumbo, which will head to Chile after the show. The large jumbo has a new angle and hold-depth indicator. Fletcher will also have its Prime Move tractor. In addition to a diesel fifth-wheel attachment, the articulated vehicle has several new features, such as electronic steering controls with a joystick. The unit was designed for hauling shields (longwall roof supports).

Godwin will showcase its high-head, self-priming pumps.

ASGCO will display its “hood and spoon” for flow control improvements in conveyor transfer applications. The company uses discrete element modeling software to analyze a transfer point, which generates drawing with colors highlighting problems with material movement. Using that information ASGCO can engineer a transfer point to flow more smoothly. The company will also display SafeGuard, a return idler guard for True Trainers. The stand will have a full conveyor with most of the company’s products mounted on it, including the TrueTrainer, primary belt cleaners, and a new modular impact bed with adjustable troughing angles.

Novariant, a company that specializes in GPS monitoring and navigation systems, will launch two new products: a safety product focused in the area of collision avoidance and an expansion of its core product for a single pit solution to handle machine-locations. If a mine is opening another pit, Novariant can add another constellation. Certain vehicles can be used on both constellation networks. The company will have in use a video to demo the entire product set. The new system overlays the original solution with updates and then overlays the safety aspect.

Liebherr will display its hydraulic excavator along with a prototype haul truck.

The TI 274 represents a new concept that Liebherr says features the best EVW ratio to payload of current haulage equipment. This truck is a prototype that holds the promise of higher production at a lower cost per ton, something everyone wants.

Representing Liebherr’s newly expanded hydraulic mining excavator range will be the R 9250 with an operating weight for the shovel configuration of 558,870 lb (253,500 kg). The excavators are reliable and have long life time components that reduce maintenance requirements even in the harshest mining environments, according to Liebherr.

The new PR 764 dozer will make its U.S. debut accompanied by the top of the line L586 hydrostatic wheel loader. Each product features the latest in technological advancements applicable to that particular category of equipment.

P&H Mining Equipment will display an Optima dipper specifically designed for copper mining.

P&H displayed a full-size Optima shovel dipper that was optimized for efficient loading of overburden in coal mining operations during MINExpo 2000. That dipper, resulting from a concerted effort on the part of P&H to fully understand the factors involved in difficult overburden stripping operations, inspired a major copper producer to explore development of an Optima dipper for more efficient copper ore loading operations. P&H designers applied the same fact-finding process, following up with the same test procedure for promising designs, and then introduced the new “copper” dipper that is helping increase efficiencies in U.S. and Chilean copper mines.

In response to continuing strong demand for coal, P&H will unveil plans during MINExpo 2008 for a new P&H 9030C ultraclass walking dragline. The new dragline will feature P&H Centurion control and will be available with AC drive.

Looking farther into the future, P&H will also reveal a preliminary design for a new, high-capacity overburden-handling In-Pit Crush-Convey (IPCC) system. The new P&H IPCC will result from a collaborative effort with Continental Crushing & Conveying in response to growing interest from mine operations for cost-efficient options amid escalating costs for truck tires, fuel and labor.

Strata Safety Products will exhibit a full size (16 man) refuge chamber, designed for metal/nonmetal use. The company will have videos and images to demonstrate some of its new products, such as a new inflatable barricade. Strata Mine Services will focus on Rocsil, which is a foam used for cavity filling. It’s a two part product which, when combined, create a foaming reaction. It’s used mostly for roof control in longwall mining applications.

GIW’s MDX pump.

The company will premiere the MDX pump. “The heart of the mill circuit,” it tackles the most extreme duty conditions, according to GIW. The features of the MDX pump combine to create a head/quantity and efficiency curve critical for efficient mill operation. The final result is a large BEP “sweet spot” providing stable sump levels over a large variation of flows. The MDX pump maximizes productivity and minimizes cost by matching operating cycle times with scheduled mill outages.

In addition to the traditional primary crushing and sampling equipment, McLanahan will also have new processing technology at its exhibit. The company recently signed an agreement to become the Matec distributor for the Americas. Matec makes processing equipment, including high-rate thickeners and plate and frame presses. Initially McLanahan will concentrate on the plate and frame presses and the company believes that this technology could be used as a more economic alternative to belt presses. The two main advantages are that they do not require additional polymers and it requires no man power. McLanahan will display Matec’s largest model, the Terrae, which has 100 1,500 x 1,500-mm plates and processes 36.4 m3/h. The unit features a high-speed and high-pressure hydraulic system with automatic panel shaking, which is good for fines discharge. McLanahan will also have a sizer and some sampling equipment on hand.

GIW’s MDX pump.

Atlas Copco will kick off the show by introducing the new ROC L8 RC drill.

The multipurpose ROC L8 RC drill rig has been redesigned to increase its performance and versatility. This drill is useful for many surface mining applications, drilling production blast holes, and pre-split and buffer blast holes. Its flexibility also makes it well suited for drilling de-watering holes for pit-wall depressurization.

Atlas Copco’s ROC L8 RC drill has been redesigned.

As a standard feature, the rig stores 118 ft (36 m) of RC drill pipe, including 98 ft (30 m) in its revolving magazine, which is usually enough for in-pit grade control through two or more benches. The feed capacity facilitates deeper RC drilling, up to 328 ft (100 m) by the insertion of additional RC pipes into the carousel while drilling.

The boom and feed system makes it possible to raise the exploration holes up to 45º forward and 30º left and right without moving the rig, for finding the boundaries of the orebody in the minimum number of holes.

Atlas Copco’s reverse circulation (RC) hammers are specifically designed for both deep hole exploration drilling and inpit grade control applications. With the RC 50, drillers can expect 15% to 20% higher penetration rates over similar size hammers. Whether exploring for potential sites or working in an existing mine, the RC 50 hammer assures high performance, reliability and dependable support.

The key criteria customers wanted from the new Secoroc RC 50 reverse circulation drill were simplicity, performance, and reliability. By incorporating the Quantum Leap air cycle into this RC hammer, Atlas Copco says it has created a high frequency reverse circulation hammer for all rock formations.

The center recovery tube features an entirely new design. There’s no need to open the hammer, which means maintenance and field replacement are much easier. Furthermore, generous piston bearing and sealing areas minimize the kind of wear that is so common in reverse circulation applications.

Atlas Copco Construction Tools will display the HB 10000, the most powerful unit in its line of heavy hydraulic breaker attachments. Weighing in at an impressive 10 metric tons, the power provided by the HB 10000 makes it an excellent option as a cost-effective production machine for primary rock breaking, and a viable alternative to certain drilling and blasting applications.

Caterpillar launches a brand new mining class wheel loader, the 993K.

The F-Series trucks feature the new Caterpillar C175 diesel engine, a stateof- the-art design proven efficient and reliable in power generation applications. A cut-away display of the new engine will be exhibited.

The Cat 993K is a brand new wheel loader, and a completely new centerline machine—the first in 17 years and everything on it is new. In a standard lift application, the 993K can 4-pass load a 100- ton truck. With a high lift arrangement, it can 6-pass load to a 185-ton truck. Miners should think of it more as a smaller 994, than a bigger 992.

Some of the changes that set it apart: the lift arm design is 80,000 lb heavier than a 992G and it has a 25-ton payload and completely new cab design that is 25% larger than previous models.

The new D11T track-type tractor will also be on public display for the first time.

Underground mining products on display include the latest underground loader and truck models as well as technology to boost productivity and safety in the underground environment. New surface mining technology products, too, will be shown. Caterpillar and Cat dealer product support capabilities share the stage with the big iron and the technology products.

The theme of the exhibit—Mining safely. Mining more. Mining right.— embraces the concept of mining efficiently and productively while doing the utmost to protect the health and safety of miners, the environment and the communities in mining areas. The concept is supported with the showing of a new Caterpillar film promoting sustainable development and building on the highly successful film, Common Ground, produced previously by Caterpillar.

Boart Longyear, a leading integrated drilling services and products provider, will unveil what is expected to be the next generation in surface coring rigs. Show attendees will have the opportunity to view a prototype of the new rig and several other industry-leading products and services on display at stand 6088.

The new rig offers never-before-seen technologies and, according to Boart Longyear, it is a testament to the benefit of R&D input from its engineers in both its products and services divisions. Among other things, the rig features dramatic improvements in safety and productivity, including a fail-safe, fully automated rod handling system—the first of its kind in the industry, according to the company. The rig also features significant improvements in hoist capacity, torque and rod-pulling speed.

Field data from Boart Longyear’s services division is being placed right on the drafting table, and the company believes that the caliber of design improvements will set the pace for the future of the industry.

The newly released High Productivity Coring System, including the Quick Descent head assembly, Variable Wall (VWall) coring rod and Stage3 diamond coring bit, which use patented technologies, will also be featured at their exibit. Each system component increases shift capacity and productivity; however, when all three products are used together, the High Productivity Coring System increases bit life by as much as 300% and core barrel tripping speed by up to 50% over most coring systems, according to Boart Longyear.

The V-Wall coring rod offers easier handling, weighing up to 30% less than competitive models. With significantly less weight in the drill string, operators can utilize more coring rods, achieve greater rig depth capacity and improve the safety of drill operators.

In addition, the Quick Descent head assembly significantly reduces tripping time, returning core samples up to 30% faster than other assemblies. The head assembly easily integrates into existing core barrel configurations, giving drill operators the ability to quickly and easily replace their current unit.

Boart Longyear says its Stage3 diamond coring bit features a 25.4 mm crown—the tallest in the world—lasting up to 300% longer than other bits on the market. Its patented crown design ensures continuous operation by revealing new waterways as each stage of the bit wears through normal use.

Also on display will be a track-mounted KWL 1600H multipurpose exploration drill rig, featuring high-performance reverse circulation (RC) technology. Beginning with the rigs offered at MINExpo, all Boart Longyear RC drills will now be equipped with its new patented RC rod handling system.

Visitors may also see the newly released BL Boxes rig support system. The system includes a wide range of prepackaged spare kits for many drill rigs — including the LY series. These innovative kits can dramatically reduce drill downtime in the field. <7>

Show attendees will also have access to Boart Longyear’s industry-leading Drilling Services team, who will highlight their initiatives regarding recruitment and training, manpower planning and global rig utilization as well as the benefits of sonic drilling for mining markets.

Allmand Bros will display customized packages of portable light towers featuring diesel-powered 15- and 20-kilowatt generators available in both one-phase and three-phase configurations. Each Maxi-Lite tower features Allmand’s exclusive SHO parallel lamp fixtures, which generate up to 50% more lumens per fixture than competitive light towers . The ML 15 and ML 20 each come in a standard model, as well as in an arctic package and a package approved by the Canadian Standards Association. The arctic package has a heavy-duty enclosure with a full floor, along with a 90º-angle air inlet duct to prevent blowing snow from entering the cabinet. Additional standard features include an engine block heater, heavy-duty battery with electric battery blanket, remote oil drain, interior compartment light and tubes in the tires.

Gundlach will showcase its crushing expertise.

LeTourneau Technologies Mining Products offers one of the mining industry’s broadest lines of loaders and dozers. Featuring unique diesel-electric drive, digitally controlled LeTourneau says its machines are quicker, more fuel efficient, and easier on tires than traditional mechanical-drive loaders. From the nimble L-950 loader and D-950 dozer to the world’s largest wheeled loader, the L- 2350, LeTourneau offers the widest choice of sizes, capacities, and horsepower. Ultimately, according to LeTourneau, mine operators will not find a better match of mine to machine than they will with LeTourneau.

The Hobart 418 stick electrodes are just one of many
products Hobart Brothers will display.

HAWE’s PSL/PSV valve.

Together with Rader, Jeffrey Specialty Equipment now offers a full line of material handling equipment. The company will display the Chip-sizer rechipper. Jeffrey Wood/Bark Hogs and Shredders provide long life and easy maintenance. Easy-access design provides safe, fast and easy access to the hammers, rotor and liners. Jeffrey and Rader together offer specialty equipment for size reduction, pneumatics, vibratory feeders, and material handling products for screening, storage and reclaim. Complete systems are also available.

Instantel’s series IV Minimate Pro4 vibration and
overpressure monitor.

ITT Goulds’ SRL slurry pump.

Iowa Mold Tooling helps fleet managers maximize equipment profitability with its ValuePlus Fleet ManagementSM software. The software is a GPS-enabled, Web-based application. Fleet managers can use it to ensure that their service trucks are operating at top efficiency because VPFM captures all of the important cost and utilization data customers need to reduce operating expenses, maximize vehicle and equipment component utilization, and develop efficient replacement cycles.

LINE-X protective coatings are multipurpose spray-on coatings that provide superior protection for mining equipment, containment (meets EPA SPCC regulations) and tank linings. Applied to virtually any surface, LINE-X protective coatings increase the equipment’s productivity and reduce facility maintenance costs. LINE-X protective coatings are MSHA Certified and designed to withstand the harshest elements, including impact, abrasion and chemical resistance. Adding durability and strength to equipment, LINE-X spray-on protective coatings were developed to provide maximum efficiency. With its robust qualities, LINE-X protective coatings offer safety for personnel by providing a nonslip surface with sound-deadening and vibration-dampening characteristics.

Miller Electric’s XMT 350 VS Suitcase XT 8 VS.

Centrifugal & Mechanical Industries will display its all new Horizontal Vibratory Centrifuge which is available in 1,400- and 1,500-mm designs. Used for fine coal dewatering applications, it will process up to 380 st/h. The HVC can be maintained while the prep plant is running since all the maintenance can be accomplished above the floor. Recently, CMI has partnered with Minco Tech to supply classifying and heavy media cyclones to U.S. markets. CMI and Minco Tech staff will be available to determine the right mix of heavy media and classifying cyclones to fit any operation’s need.

Excel Foundry & Machine says its extensive experience in the mining industry makes them an outstanding supplier of guaranteed replacement parts that out perform the competition and the OEM, while meeting even the most demanding turnaround time. Excel is a global supplier of replacement parts for hydraulic excavators, electric rope shovels and draglines such as Hitachi, Terex/O&K and Komatsu/Demag, P&H, Marion and Bucyrus. Plus, Excel is a leading supplier of premium replacement parts for cone and gyratory crushers

Superior Industries designs and fabricates a full line of conveying equipment, telescoping conveyors, feed systems, conveyor idlers and pulleys, as well as other conveyor components. In addition to the Morris, Minnesota, USA, facility, the company’s Southwest Division in Prescott Valley, Arizona, enables Superior to give the best service in a highly competitive and growing market for conveying equipment and components. Around the world, Superior products can be found working in mining, concrete, asphalt, construction aggregates and recycle applications.

The PROACT Suite from Reliability Center identifies an organization’s most significant annual losses, supplies the knowledge and tools to identify the causes and eliminates recurrences in the future by using the combination of PROACT RCA software with the powerful LEAP Analysis software. Data collection and management capabilities create a knowledge warehouse accessible to an organization worldwide through the PROACT Enterprise platform. Users learn from each other, raise their overall skill and awareness of their surroundings and produce unbelievable ROI’s. Ongoing use makes regulatory compliance easy, cuts costs dramatically, and causes productivity to surge.

Pennsylvania Crusher specializes in the manufacture of size reduction and feeding equipment and has pioneered many basic designs. Pennsylvania Crusher produces more types and sizes of crushers and breakers than any other firm in the world.

With its long standing prominence in the crushing industry, its staffs of engineers, manufacturing, service, and sales professionals have many years of application and equipment knowledge enabling them to solve the crushing problems of their customers. With more than 50 manufacturers’ representatives worldwide, Pennsylvania Crusher continues to provide the same commitment to quality products and professional service that has made them a trusted name in materials reduction machinery for the past century.

MICO’s ABS and traction control components.

As the first U.S. manufacturer producing 63-in. giant OTR tires with zero failure history and actual performance of six to 12 months on site since early 2007, the American Tire Corp.’s commitments to global miners and OEMs are first quality, best onsite service, competitive per hour tire cost, sufficient supply and fast delivery. In addition, ATC customizes all sizes of OTR tires with guaranteed performance of six to 12 months for all types of users worldwide.

Ultra Tech Pipe will have experts on hand to discuss
abrasive applications.

PEBCO in collaboration with FGR Automation & Controls has developed a fully Automated Train Batch Weighing and Loading System. This system has been successfully implemented on a variety of materials including coal and coke. Trains pass through the loadout at a pre-determined steady speed and do not stop as they are being loaded. Each batch is calculated based on the maximum gross weight and the empty tare weight. Individual car data is obtained either from a master database or via a radio frequency badge installed on each car. Actual weight loaded into each car is recorded in a database for the manifest, which is transmitted electronically for billing on completion.

The loading system structure consists of a surge bin directly over the rail loading point. The railcars are flood loaded based upon time, and a net weight is determined. When the unit train approaches the loadout, the track scale automatically weighs each empty railcar. The entire unit train less the locomotives are left on the siding. The locomotives then re-enter the main line and reattach to the last cars. The train is then loaded so that the last tare weight now becomes the first car to be loaded.

Eriez’s cross-belt magnets remove tramp metal.

Varel International says it’s one of the largest independent and one of the fastest growing drill bit companies. As a market leader in mining and industrial bits, the company’s proprietary product lines include Ridgeback Marathon series, D-Force, sealed bearing/exploration bits, and pilot bits. In addition, Varel is known for its service, and its global team of knowledgeable and experienced personnel is committed to drilling success.

The Siemens exhibit will focus on its technologies for haul trucks. It will have demonstrations on trolley assist, fleet management, driver assist and maintenance. Siemens also specializes in many other areas such as excavation, material handling and beneficiation solutions. The company has many solutions, such as gearless drive technology for grinding mills; drives for shovels and draglines; mining automation; water treatment; and project management.

Hatch and Hatch Mott MacDonald (HMM) form an integrated team to handle all aspects of mining from initial investigations and studies through mine reclamation and closure. These major mining service areas are a small sampling of the expertise and capability of Hatch and HMM, including mine development, environmental permitting, material handling and mineral processing, environmental compliance and remediation, project and construction management, GIS mapping, project risk assessment, tunneling and design services, infrastructure engineering, commissioning and performance evaluations, ports and terminals, and abandoned mine land design services.

Flexco will highlight improvements in its broad line of Flexco SR Rivet Hinged Fasteners as well as feature products recently introduced to the market including the DRX Impact Bed and the 900 Belt Cutter, along with its new Flex-Lag Diamond Ceramic Lagging and the company’s full range of lagging material options. Flexco will also demonstrate the complete range of installation tools to make belt maintenance safer, faster and easier.

Modular Mining Systems has exhibited at MINExpo every year since the tradeshow’s inception in 1982. In addition to IntelliMine NextGen, DISPATCH, and ProVision products, this year’s exhibit at the Komatsu booth will feature the unveiling of long-awaited industry technology.

Immersive Technologies will showcase its latest simulation products, which includes a Liebherr R996 and Komatsu WA1200-3 simulator, as well as simulator demos. The company describes its plans for the exhibit as “highly interactive.” Attendees will have a chance to immerse themselves in the simulator technology. The booth will not only provide information about the company’s equipment, but also give people a chance to test the equipment. And, it’s fun.

Universal Flow Monitors’ Coolpoint vortex shedding
flowmeter suppresses dust and removes particles.

Rockmore International has announced a new thread design, XR32, to improve precision and efficiency in drifting and tunneling operations, and to extend thread life. The company refers to it as revolutionary. A product of Rockmore’s in-house R&D and manufacturing facility, it responds to demand from underground drillers for a stronger and more powerful drill string. Extensive lab and field testing has demonstrated the effectiveness of the XR32 thread system in providing more efficient energy transfer, higher bit penetration rates, and longer thread life for both bit and rod. The new thread is employed at the bit connection end for hex drifting and tunneling rods, and is used for both male and female components—both tunneling bit and rod. The other end of the rod, connected to the coupling or shank adapter, has a standard thread such as R38 or T38. That means smooth integration into existing drill string.

In standard R32 connections, the end of the male rod is seated at the bottom of the bit cavity. As a result, percussive energy travels through the rod and bit threads, causing excess vibration and thread wear. The new XR32 connection provides stability at the thread end, reducing stress on the thread connection. The innovative ContactZone design provides stronger rod support, increased rigidity and added strength to minimize rod bending due to complex rock formations or uneven surfaces. This means less wear, higher precision collaring and straighter holes.

The XR32 thread design also integrates smoothly into any drilling operation, without the need to replace all existing rods and bits. The new thread connection is fully reverse compatible with standard R32 rods and bits—the standard R32 threaded bits can be used with XR32 threaded rods, and standard R32 threaded tunneling rods with XR32 threaded bits.

The XR32 creates a rigid, powerful drill string. Better bit guidance means increased hole precision and better drilling accuracy, while less reflex vibration means less wear and increased thread life for both bit and rod.

Lippmann will be displaying its massive, new 5062 jaw crusher. It has been receiving considerable attention among leading producers in the mining industry, according to the company, due in part to the fact that for the price of one gyratory installation, mineral processing operations are successfully installing two high capacity Lippmann 5062 jaws.

Until now, many thought that only a gyratory would hold up in the most demanding, abrasive, hard rock mining operations. But the Lippmann 5062 has been changing the minds of some of the industry’s foremost producers, where it has proven to exceed all expectations in place of a gyratory primary crushing station, the company states.

Ludowici displays their 12 x 24 DD Honert Screen.

Ludowici will display an array of leading-edge mineral processing equipment. The company manufactures vibrating screens (multi-slope, horizontal, inclined, grizzly and pan feeders), horizontal centrifuges, classifying equipment, screen media and wear resistant materials. Ludowici says the reliability of its equipment provides customers great confidence and the company continues to focus on its mine to market products.

Draeger will unveil its new
MSHA-approved X-am 2000
MultiGas Monitor.

Putting 125 years of experience and strength behind its products, FLSmidth Minerals will highlight the Raptor line of cone crushers, which are well-designed, robust and durable machines for outstanding productivity. FLSmidth engineered the Raptor cone crusher to satisfy operations around the world, successfully crushing in the most demanding applications.

FLSmidth will display its Raptor cone crusher.

Attendees will be able to experience firsthand several new Terex Mining products as well as view scale models of some of its other machines. The company will debut the Terex Unit Rig MT6300 haul truck and SK-L rotary blasthole drill. The MT6300 offers customers an array of features and benefits, most notably its industry-leading payload of 400 tons (363 metric tons).

Terex Mining will debut its SK-L rotary blasthole drill (above) as well as
its new Unit Rig MT6300 haul truck.

The new Terex Halco RC5 Hammer, which debuted earlier this year at ConExpo, the RC5 is designed with an innovative reversible main-body cylinder (barrel) that can extend the effective life of the cylinder, which, in turn, reduces the replacement rate. With other revolutionary updates—like moving the air porting through the piston to the non-striking end and removing a constant live-air outlet path from the power chamber into the exhaust system—Terex Halco has dramatically increased the performance capabilities of the new RC5 Hammer. Its simple, effective design allows for ease of maintenance and servicing as well as smooth operation and easy navigation.

The company will display scale models of the Terex SHM highwall mining system and a Terex O&K hydraulic excavator. Attendees can also walk through a special tunnel that displays educational videos about the company’s products.