maintenance

Motion names vice president of operations integration

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 23, 2021

John Watwood, who joined Motion in 2008, is now responsible for the company’s distribution and fulfillment network, branch operations support and enterprise excellence. Keep Reading

The new Niagara Drop Guard wear liners provide 100 percent cross beam protection for Niagara vibrating screens, according to Haver & Boecker Niagara. Photo: Haver & Boecker Niagara

New wear liners provide cross beam protection

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 23, 2021

Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Drop Guard wear liners replace the company’s Zip Guard and Snap Guard options on next-generation Niagara vibrating screens. Keep Reading

High sides and a poor baffling design can cause round water tanks to be unstable. Square tanks, however, address these issues. The squared-off corners and a more sophisticated baffling system can prevent water from surging between compartments, delivering easier maintenance access through doors in the baffling, rather than cutouts. Photo: Philippi-Hagenbuch

Changing the conversation on maintenance costs

Josh Swank Published Nov 9, 2021

Josh Swank with Philippi-Hagenbuch offers considerations mine managers should make to set their operation for years of success. Keep Reading

7 steps to work into vibrating screen walk-arounds

Wilm Schulz Published Nov 5, 2021

There are several measures and best practices operators should take to optimize the performance of their vibrating screens. Keep Reading

Hytorc was present in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention during MINExpo International 2021. Photo: P&Q Staff

Torque tool redesign offers functionality, usability gains

Kevin Yanik Published Oct 21, 2021

Hytorc COO Jason Junkers offered a MINExpo International 2021 demonstration of the Lithium Series II electric torque tool, which represents a next step for bolting technology. Keep Reading

Workers should never change screens alone, ensuring there is always someone there to help should an individual get into a dangerous situation. Photo: Major

Three tips for safe screen media changeouts

Serge Raymond Published Oct 5, 2021

Keeping these three concepts in mind will help minimize the risk of injury associated with screen media maintenance and changeouts. Keep Reading

Prior to installing screen media sections, make sure they’re appropriately square and flat so they will seat properly on the longitudinal support bars. (Photo: P&Q Staff)

Eight practices to keep screens up and running

P&Q Staff Published Aug 27, 2021

Good preventive maintenance practices are a must for longer-lasting screens and reliable performance. Here are several that make for a solid maintenance program. Keep Reading