Pit & Quarry University
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
