Top gear: Technology to improve mining productivity

High demand for basic raw materials has put pressure on the mining industry and created a trend toward larger mining operations with higher productivity targets. However, how do these huge mining operations produce more - under challenging environmental conditions - while at the same time containing costs? One way is to partner with a company that can offer not only engineering expertise but also robust, innovative equipment engineered for mining's unique production needs. On the equipment side, ABB has a broad range of field-proven products that are used in conveyor belts, hoists, crushers, mobile haulage machines, ventilation fans, etc. Many of these require gearing and it is essential to have the very best gear-reducing products if cost, maintenance and production targets are to be achieved.