Resource companies and other commercial organisations that rely on conveyor systems to move large quantities of raw material from once place to another are often vulnerable to delays caused by spillage. Whilst it is impossible to avoid this problem completely, it can be managed safely and effectively with the right equipment. We are happy to be able to offer our clients the Dugless 900, a remote controlled machine that measures only 56cm in height and that has been shown to be capable of moving 300 tonnes of iron ore in just 12 hours. Instead of waiting until spillages cause a breakdown in your system or having to shut it down anyway to allow a man and a shovel access to the problem area, your firm could use one of these machines to clear hard to get to areas with no disruption to production. A remote control loader offers many advantages.

Safe and reliable

Because there is no need for an employee to put themselves in danger when operating a Dugless 900, they are inherently safer than other options. Additionally, each unit boasts tilt and bump protection on the controller, three individual isolation switches on the machine and a warning horn to make other workers aware that it is operating nearby. An emergency stop button on the controller ensures that it can be stopped as soon as any danger is spotted and the device itself features flashing lights and a beacon, making it very hard to miss. If you are operating in an area where delays of any length can have a big impact on profits or where safety considerations are paramount, we recommend you take a closer look at this little beast. Ideal for use in quarries as well as many different types of mine, these remote control loaders are highly cost effective.

April 2011

Rio Tinto orders same style gyratory crusher as Marandoo for its Western Turner Syncline deposit.

EarthTechnica Co., Ltd of Japan has announced, that through their local representatives Minprovise Pty Ltd, they will be supplying an EarthTechnica Kobe-style 54-74 GY gyratory crusher to be installed as part of the primary processing operations at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Brockman (WTB) project.

Western Turner Syncline is an open pit operation near Tom Price in the Pilbara. The extracted ore is conveyed 20 kilometres to the town for processing.

The Western Turner Syncline expansion incorporates the construction of a primary crusher and a 20 kilometre overland conveyor to deliver ore to the Tom Price primary stockpiles.  The overland conveyor will be fully enclosed to minimise dust and noise. Within the town of Tom Price the existing infrastructure will be utilised, including the high grade and low grade processing plants, stockyards, train load out and on-site facilities.

Minprovise Minerals Processing Manager, Peter Cook, said it was a competitive tendering process.

EarthTechnica was formed in 2003 as a joint venture between Kobe Steel (Kobelco) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). In 2008 it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHI when that company bought out Kobelco. Minprovise Pty Ltd are EarthTechnica’s sales and service agents Australasia.

Kobe 54/74 Gyratory Crusher

Kobe 54/74 Gyratory Crusher (2)

Conveyor Idler

Conveyor Idlers

Minprovise is a proud distributor of Conveyor idlers manufactured by Daeyang Rollent Co., Ltd. They have their manufacturing facility in Korea and supply conveyor components of steel and HDPE Idlers.  The idlers are all manufactured to Australian standards incorporating innovative and maintenance saving designs.

These idlers can meet clients’ specifications and needs based on the long-term experience and technology.

Steel Idlers

• Trough Idlers
• Impact Idlers
• Return/Rubber Disc & Flat Idlers
• Picking Idlers
• Vee Return & Spiral
• Transition & Tracking Frames
• General Stand: Available all Degree
• Side Guide Idlers & Manufacture on Customer base.

HDPE Idlers

HDPE Return Roller is designed by patented technology of Rollent. HDPE Return Roller is lightweight roller and Axis-separated bearing replaceable type (segment type).  Fire-proofing and anti-static are optional.

They are used for applications requiring:

• Anti-Corroding
• Impact Resistance
• Anti-Static Formulation

The conveyor idlers are used in a variety of industries including the Metallurgical and Mining industry, Coal mines, Chemical industry, Building materials, Electricity, Industrial and Ports etc.

Minprovise is an Australian owned and operated business specialising in supplying and servicing Crushing and Mineral Processing equipment to a vast range of customers. With work increasing we are growing and looking for you to join our team of friendly professionals and help grow the business and develop your career.

We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer, focusing on our Crushing and Mineral Processing product range, to join our team in Welshpool.

THE POSITION

Focusing on our Crushing and Mineral Processing equipment product range (including conveyor components), this role reports to our Mineral Processing Manager and is responsible for the following key tasks:

Creation and development of business for the product range which contains both Capital Equipment and consumable products. This includes Crushing and Mineral processing equipment and Araldite products.

• Completion of tenders
• Network and build lasting relationships with past and potential customers
• Prepare and deliver technical sales presentations to clients
• Keeping abreast of commercial developments within the industry
• Developing our database of market intelligence

This role will offer you autonomy, interesting and varied work, and the ability to work with a professional and growing organisation.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

To make this role a success you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, computer and written)
• Mechanical aptitude
• 3+ years Business Development experience in the past for Capital Equipment or consumable products
• Previous tendering experience and focus
• Strategic Business Development focus
• People and team focus
• Excellent negotiation skills including the ability to be diplomatic and objective

Previous experience with Crushing and Mineral Processing equipment, including conveyor components, will be seen as an advantage.

THE PACKAGE

In line with the level of responsibility of this position, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive package and fully maintained company vehicle.

TO APPLY

Enquiries for this position to Peter Cook, Manager Mineral Processing, on 08 9359 6800 or kindly submit your application to jobs@minprovise.com.au.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN AUSTRALIA

Company Profile

They have been a leading manufacturer of conveyor belts for more than three decades.

With an annual production capacity of 6.4 million square meters of rubber conveyor belt, products include standard and high strength belts made of nylon, polyester and steel cord. In addition heat resistant, high temperature resistant, oil resistant, chemical resistant, flame retardant, cold resistant and laceration resistant belts are also produced

They can manufacture and supply Conveyor belts to GB, DIN, BS, RMA, AS, SABS, JISK and other related Standards.

The manufacturing factory has ISO9001:2000 certification with a complete quality assurance and management system and is equipped with first-class production and testing facilities. With advanced quality and environmental management systems, full equipped testing laboratory and advanced detection methods, they can carry out testing and quality control to raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods. This ensures a consistent quality product is delivered to the market.

The conveyor belts are used extensively in China and exported to many countries and regions including South Africa, Japan, Korea, Australia and Europe. Annual exports exceed 40% of manufacturing capacity.

Minprovise welcomes you to contact us for further information.

Dugless 900 Clean up at a major coal operations in Bowen Basin

A safer, faster, more efficient conveyor clean-up with the Dugless 900

Our latest venture in providing the Mining Industry with a leading edge in cutting technology has taken the Dugless 900 to Central Queensland, providing our services to a major coal operation in Bowen Basin Our services included removing the build-up of excess material under various conveyor systems, as well as the removal of product build up under multiple GTU’s, all completed under a risk assessment while the plant still operates.

This is the only way to clean in high risk areas, effectively eliminating manual handling tasks involved and all while maintaining a seamless line of productivity. Whilst in operation the area under a GTU is barricaded with a spotter engaged, ensuring no unauthorised access into the high risk work area; the Dugless 900 does the rest.

Below are some examples of how your company can benefit from using the Dugless 900.

• Eliminates or substitutes the risk element from hazardous clean-up situations.
• No risk to personnel for work that would otherwise have to be performed manually, eliminating repetitive strain injuries.
• The Dugless 900 is safe to use, reduces the risk significantly and is highly efficient.

Contact Minprovise for hire or purchase options today.

Major coal operation in Bowen Basin - Before the clean up, Jan 2012

That is, until remote-controlled ‘Little Duggie’ arrived on the scene.

Designed and built by West Australian-based engineering firm, Minprovise, the DUGLESS 900 has found ready acceptance around the world since its launch in 2009 – mostly for conveyor spillage cleanup and other hazardous materials handling applications.

The mining industry in particular was quick to recognise the immediate benefit of not having to shut down conveyors during maintenance.

Conveyor frames are often awkward to work around with low ground clearance preventing access underneath by traditional utility skid steer loaders and other machinery. And cleaning away fugitive material with water trucks and hoses is no longer acceptable. Personnel using shovels could cause other problems such as high cost and increased accident risk – plus the conveyor itself would usually have to be shut down – which meant all site operations would be affected.

With remote-controlled ‘little Duggie’ on the job the benefit is improved productivity which results in greater cost efficiency.

One interesting case study demonstrating the efficiency of the machine occurred recently at an iron ore site in the rugged Pilbara region of Western Australia. Just one man operating his remote-controlled DUGLESS was able to reclaim 300 tonnes of iron ore spillage from under the conveying system at the stockpile in only 12 hours.  That equates to a tiny 5 day payback period in industry productivity terms.

 This is partly where Simon Kitto first saw the opportunity for his Compact Cleaning Solutions contracting business in Muswellbrook, NSW, to lift productivity and improve safety for several of his clients involved in the maintenance of concrete box culverts under roads and highways.  “Municipalities and Government Departments were often finding it difficult to keep on schedule with their culvert cleanouts and maintenance programs” said Kitto.  “Doing it manually with men and hand tools or with water hoses was costing way too much and taking too long. We can now help them get back on schedule and do a quicker, better job” he commented.

 A simple 2 joystick hand remote control harness allows the operator to stand or sit whilst operating the unit from a safe distance. Little Duggie weighs 900kg and is powered by a 2 cylinder Lombardini diesel engine that delivers 12kW continuous power to the steel-belted rubber tracks. The 4 in 1 bucket capacity is .13m and is self-levelling.

 The machine has been remarkably successful in picking up two industry awards within the first year of its launch – winning the Bulk Materials Handling Award from London’s Mining Magazine – the world’s longest running global mining journal, and also winning Best Practice in OH&S Category in the recent Australian Bulk Handling Awards. The DUGLESS 900 was also a finalist in the Innovative Mining Solutions Category of the 6^th Annual Mining Prospect Awards.

  Further info from:

David Chandler (author) 0418 911 559

Dave Rutter (Minprovise) 0419 966 535

This is the part of their product introduction for the global market and as there agents in Oceania, we see it is as being very helpful for our existing and new clients.

 AggFlow is the world’s most sophisticated plant simulation and flow analysis software and has been developed specifically for the mining and aggregate industry to maximize production and improve profitability.

It is used to build a crushing plant on your computer screen, choose different OEM equipment types and settings, monitor flow rates and gradations at desired points, and then simulate running the plant.

The simulation software calculates both the Mass Balance and the Mass Water Balance. The program is extremely popular because it is accurate, easy to use and allows OEM crusher comparisons. You can also improve profitability by reducing plant down-time and production errors. And reduce emissions and fuel consumption by refining overall plant efficiency.

 Today, AggFlow is recognized as the industry standard program for optimizing plant production.