Handbook
P&Q University Lesson 13: Safety & the Environment
Building an Environmental Management System (EMS) might sound like an overwhelming task for a smaller organization, but it doesn’t have to be. Taken in steps it’s a job that small- and medium-sized organizations can tackle. Let’s take you through the… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 12- Maintenance & Optimization
Equipment maintenance is an important consideration at any aggregate operation. Properly maintaining equipment prevents costly downtime, and new technologies allow for better equipment optimization to further reduce costs and increase production. One example is the maintenance and optimization of screens… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 11: Loadout, Weighing & On-Road Hauling
Loadout within any pit or quarry operation is an important stage that needs to be well designed and considered. There is an opportunity to save time and increase profits by understanding the specific needs of a the truck (vehicle) scale… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 10: Conveying & Material Handling
Today’s fully automated material-handling systems are cost-efficient and on-target when building stockpiles in any desired volume or configuration – when loading bins, silos and surge tunnels; when transferring material overland; or when streamlining loading, unloading and stockpiling at barge, railcar… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 9: Washing & Classifying
Materials engineers constantly strive to improve concrete and bituminous mixes and road bases, and clean aggregate is a vital part of that effort. Yet, aggregate producers often find it difficult to meet all the requirements for “cleanliness.” While hydraulic methods… Keep Reading
P&Q University Lesson 6: Off-Road Hauling
In most aggregate operations, off-highway trucks provide the production link between the loading face in the pit and the primary crusher or processing plant. Efficient haulage is critical both to meeting production targets and to managing costs. Proper selection and… Keep Reading
