ON THE COVER: Overall, the mining and quarrying sector in South Africa is evolving with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and resilience to navigate the changing market dynamics and achieve long-term growth. Technological advancements and digital transformation are reshaping the mining and quarry sectors. Automation, artificial intelligence and data analytics are being adopted to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity in mining and quarrying operations. Loadrite's extensive experience in the weighing industry provides deep insights into the specific needs of quarry operations. It understands the challenges and requirements of the sector, allowing it to develop tailored solutions that cater to the unique demands of the industry.
Moving mountains with John Deere ADTs
John Deere, a renowned leader in the construction and agricultural sectors, continues to innovate with its latest offerings, the John Deere 410 and 460 P-Tier Dump Trucks. These articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are designed to deliver exceptional power, productivity, and performance, highlighting John Deere’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers, particularly in the coal and quarrying industries.
Optimising sand production with a VSI
As quarries seek to meet growing demand for manufactured sand, vertical shaft impact (VSI) crushers are proving to be the ultimate solution due to their ability to produce high quality manufactured sand. With a rich heritage in the design and manufacture of VSI’s, Pilot Crushtec can cater for production requirements by using various size VSI’s with an installed power from 45 kW up to 315 kW.
Safety and fuel efficiency enhance with proper tyre pressure management
Anteneh Gebremeskel, GPE Product Manager at Volvo Construction Equipment, explains the importance of proper tyre management and how the OEM’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System makes it easier and more convenient to keep tyres in optimum condition.
As quarry operators strive for better efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety in their operations, one crucial factor that could be overlooked is the tyre pressure on their articulated haulers and wheel loaders. When these machines move, their tyres encounter rolling resistance, a force that opposes their movement, and the right tyre pressure plays a vital role in how well they perform on the job.
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