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Good vibrations: The benefits of vibrating screen media

Good vibrations:  The benefits of vibrating screen media

by Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology With screening typically occurring at both the beginning and end of production, optimizing the process is vital for overall plant efficiency. There are a number of screen media options on the market but selecting one that best fits an operation is key to maximizing production potential. The […]

Brokk welcomes Western Canada sales manager

Brokk welcomes Western Canada Sales Manager

MONROE, WA — Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, is growing in Canada and recently named Troy Steele regional sales manager for the western region of the country. Steele has 16 years of experience in equipment sales and will serve Brokk customers across all industries, including demolition, construction, mining, cement, metal processing and tunneling. He […]

Family traditions in the Peace River

The road less traveled can offer greater screening productivity

How a third-generation Canadian quarry keeps their commitment to quality through changing seasons  The Peace River region of northeastern British Columbia is often associated with rich soils and moderate temperatures, making it an ideal agricultural environment. But there is also plenty of money to be made just below the surface through the land’s natural resources. […]

CEMCO celebrates its 60th anniversary

CEMCO celebrates its 60th anniversary

BELEN, NM – CEMCO Inc., an industry leader in manufacturing portable and stationary VSI crushing systems, celebrates its 60th anniversary. The third-generation, family-owned company provides a holistic approach to mineral processing by evaluating a customer’s operation and developing solutions tailored to their specific applicational requirements. CEMCO’s expertise allows the company to assist beyond providing crushing equipment by partnering […]

MAJOR heightens screening performance and wear life with new FLEX-MAT® Modular PLUS screen media

MAJOR heightens screening performance and wear life with new FLEX-MAT® Modular PLUS screen media

MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, introduces FLEX-MAT Modular PLUS. The advanced screen media offers all the benefits of FLEX-MAT — high open area, efficient stratification, no blinding or pegging — combined with a new and improved wear life comparable to polyurethane screen media. FLEX-MAT Modular PLUS is specially designed to withstand harsh screening conditions […]

Diagnosing screen media problems

Diagnosing screen media problems

Finding the best solution to common screening issues by Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology Persistent problems with uptime and production quality can be frustrating. Aggregates and mining operations must work as quickly as they can to resolve issues and minimize losses from downtime and repairs. Common screening complications that operations face include contaminated […]

Philippi-Hagenbuch engineers new rear eject bodies for largest articulated haul truck on the market

Philippi-Hagenbuch engineers new rear eject bodies for largest articulated haul truck on the market

PEORIA, IL – Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., a global leader in off-highway truck customization, has expanded its rear eject engineering capabilities to include the largest articulated haul truck on the market, the Volvo A60H. These trucks feature a body volume of 43.9 cubic yards with a 2:1 heap ratio, making these rear ejects 50 percent larger than the […]

MAJOR offers on-site technical services to maximize screening performance

MAJOR offers on-site technical services to  maximize screening performance

MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, works closely with its dealer network to offer complimentary on-site technical services for end users. Each program is designed to help producers and contractors in the aggregates, mining, construction and recycling industries to maximize uptime with their screen media and include local screening performance assessments, […]

Haver & Boecker Niagara names certified sales manager for Northeastern United States

Haver & Boecker Niagara names certified sales manager for Northeastern United States

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO — Haver & Boecker Niagara has named Jon Cheladyn the certified sales manager for Northeastern United States. He brings more than 13 years of industry experience with Haver & Boecker Niagara to his role. In his new position, Cheladyn will serve producers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware. […]

Don’t get caught in the cold

Don’t get caught in the cold

Winter maintenance tips for screen media by Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology It’s been a long productive season, and snow and cold are on their way. Whether shutting down for the winter or pressing through, aggregate processing operations must take steps to maintain productivity and minimize maintenance costs: from screen media evaluations and […]

KSB Mining Around the World: Mining Solutions in Australia

With operations in more than 100 countries, KSB Mining’s global network encompasses sales and service centers for pump packages and technical support for hard rock and industrial mineral applications. We’ve served the mining industry in Australia for over 80 years. Meet our team at KSB Down Under. KSB has two major facilities in Australia, located […]

Haver & Boecker Niagara launched the Pulse Impact Test at MINExpo 2021

Haver & Boecker Niagara launched the  Pulse Impact Test at MINExpo 2021

CATHERINES, Ontario  – Haver & Boecker Niagara adds Impact Testing to its Pulse portfolio with experimental modal analysis. The impact test — also known as the hammer test or bump test — is now part of the company’s quality assurance program during factory testing as well as on-site. This ensures each machine is properly tuned […]

Desmond Wilson raises the bar for pump repair services

Desmond Wilson raises the bar for pump repair services

Account Manager Desmond Wilson is well known in the oil sands for his slurry pump expertise. With his rare passion for slurry transport, Mr. Wilson is a gold mine of experience, knowledge, and added value for KSB customers. Slurry transport is a pretty specialized field of knowledge. How did you become an expert? Before I […]

Haver & Boecker Niagara expands Pulse portfolio with Pulse Condition Monitoring

Haver & Boecker Niagara expands Pulse portfolio with Pulse Condition Monitoring

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO—Haver & Boecker Niagara launches a new addition to their Pulse portfolio with the introduction of Pulse Condition Monitoring (Pulse CM). The technology is designed to monitor the health of vibrating screens using modern algorithms and artificial intelligence. It provides accurate measurements and forecasts complemented by information that is easy to understand. Pulse […]