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z7416br Norgren Mining Solutions
z7416br Norgren Mining Solutions
KEEPING YOUR EQUIPMENT SAFE depends on a reliable supply chain of long-lasting, durable, robust components, and
systems that offer up-to-date technology without costly changeovers or redesigns.
KEEPING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN SAFE depends on ready access to the same quality components and assemblies quickly
whether you’re in Africa, Australia, or here in North America.
Mining Solutions
Plant/Process Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
J Series and RM/900
Series Actuators Buschjost 82960/82970
Series Dust Filter Valves
Excelon 74
Series FRL’s
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Quarrying
Mining Solutions
Plant/Process Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Case study
Location: Global
J Series Actuators
PM/31000 Series
Air Bellows
Quarrying Solutions
WE HELP YOU DIG DEEPER
When you’re trying to dig deep, the last thing you need is
dirty air in your equipment or water in your air lines due to
faulty valves. The integrated and customizable design of our
actuators, valve manifolds, and rotary hand valves will help
you avoid production stoppages so you can dig deeper.
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Mining Solutions
Plant/Process Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Case study
Location: Global
Requirement Solution
Atlas Copco drill rigs use compressed air to Drawing on decades of expertise in air
transport rock debris and clean blast holes preparation and flow control, IMI Precision
during drilling. The compressor regulation Engineering supplied an IMI Norgren
system uses valves to control the pressure proportional valve that was “much better suited
and flow of air coming out of the compressor. for the application in terms of robustness, both
To get adequate pressure without wasting when it comes to external properties such as
compressed air Atlas Copco needed control vibration and temperatures, but also regarding
valves that could be adjusted to meet specific the internal fluid properties such as moisture
demands. The analog valves originally resistance,” according to Erik Alden, Atlas
used could not be adjusted using software Copco Group Manager for Drill Rig Systems.
algorithms. Electrical valves in a new control The valve is part of a system that makes the
system were adjustable, but not robust enough rigs more fuel efficient.
to meet Atlas Copco’s high standards for
performance and longevity. For more information, go to:
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Photo courtesy of Atlas Copco
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J Series and RM/900
Series Actuators
17 Series FRL’s
Custom Control
Cabinets
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Mining Solutions
Plant/Process Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Case study
Location: Namibia
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GREAT Solutio
Control cabinets key to success of
history-making Namibian gold mine
Requirement Solution
In order to open the Otjikoto Gold Mine in The set of approximately 40 pneumatic control
Namibia, B2Gold Corp needed a world-class panels provided by IMI Precision Engineering
control system. IMI Precision Engineering provide centralized operation for launder gates,
had supplied a similar and highly successful diverter gates and a series of localized control
package for B2Gold’s EPCM, Lycopodium, valves across Otjikoto’s beneficiation plant.
on a previous project, and knew they could These control the flow of slurry and other
provide a custom solution that was more solutions used to separate the mine’s gold
cost-effective and more efficient than their from crushed ore. The centralized control panel
competitors for the Otjikoto Mine as well. packages are integrated into the plant’s master
Improving on the design of the original digital control system meaning maintenance
spec and lowering the cost, IMI Precision and issue resolution can take place centrally,
Engineering submitted a separate control saving the mine time and therefore money.
panel and air component supply-only bid that Other design innovations include a simple,
was accepted by Lycopodium. roomy and well-labeled layout, low-voltage
components that can be changed by hand or
with a screwdriver, and a “plug-and-play” design
with stainless steel, weather-proof components.
For more information go to: Photos courtesy of B2Gold Corp.
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J Series and RM/900
Series Actuators
17 Series FRL’s
Custom Control
Cabinets
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Case study
Location: South Africa
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Robust stage jacks support shaft GREAT Solutio
sinking operations
Requirement Solution
A large mine shaft development company The heart of the stage jack system for this
required a system to stabilize the work platform OEM is the IMI Norgren RM/900 12-inch
used for drilling blast holes. These stage jacks, bore actuator. This industry workhouse was
six each on the top and bottom decks of the selected for shaft sinking because of its robust
shaft sinking stage, have to hold the platform construction and proven reliability under
in place during drilling, then retract reliably so challenging conditions. A local distributor fit
the platform can be hoisted out of the shaft the RM/900 actuators with a special rounded
during blasting. Then the platform is lowered piston rod nose to interface solidly with the
again and the stage jacks extended to keep shaft wall when the stage jack is extended. A
it stable during mucking and rock removal. ratchet system then locks the jack in position
With the safety of the operation depending on so it cannot be accidentally retracted. When the
the reliable extension and retraction of these drilling or removal operation is complete, the
stage jacks, the shaft development company actuators retract the stage jacks so the platform
needed actuators that were robust, durable and can be removed efficiently.
dependable.
For more information go to: Sector image used under license
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Mobile Solutions
Mining Solutions for
Mining
If & Aggregates
it moves, we’re on it! Whether it’s a drilling rig, personnel
carrier, underground vehicle, or truck, IMI Precision Engineering
has the cylinders, valves, and air filters/regulators your mobile
mining equipment needs to stay strong and keep safe.
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Mining Solutions
Mobile Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Pneufit Series Fittings
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Mining Solutions
Mobile Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Adsorbent Media Tube
Buschjost 82960/82970 (AMT) Dryers
Dust Filter Valves
Buschjost Brass or
Stainless Steel Angle
Seat Valves
17-020-300 Series
Electronic Drain Valves
17 Series
FRL’s
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Mining Solutions
Mobile Solutions for
Mining & Aggregates
Case study
Location: Finland
STRENGTH IS SAFETY
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Herion and Maxseal are
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©Norgren, Inc. 2015.
Due to our policy of continuous
development, IMI Precision
Engineering reserves the right to
change specifications without
prior notice.
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