Breaking New Ground
Published by Jane Bentham,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
The global mining industry, a cornerstone of economic development, faces a range of challenges that necessitate continuous adaptation to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Eddyfi Technologies, a provider of advanced non-destructive testing inspection solutions, plays a crucial role in addressing these industry challenges. This article explores the essential role of non-destructive testing in mining, and offers insights into innovative electromagnetic and ultrasonic solutions poised to revolutionise mining operations.
The need for change
The mining sector has been grappling with persistent challenges, such as aging equipment, rising operational costs, and increased demands for worker safety and environmental sustainability. Equipment breakdowns, unscheduled downtime, and depleting resources lead to significant financial setbacks and production disruptions. Conventional inspection and maintenance methods are invasive, time-consuming, and expensive.
This industry urgently requires a significant shift in its approach to heavy equipment inspection and maintenance. Traditional techniques, relied upon for decades, are no longer adequate to meet the evolving industry demands. These conventional methods often prove counterproductive, resulting in disruptions, undesirable downtime, subsequent logistical challenges, supply chain interruptions, and increased costs. In a highly competitive market where efficiency is paramount, these setbacks can have far-reaching consequences.
Furthermore, traditional approaches are not only disruptive, but also insufficient in identifying hidden defects in mining equipment. Mining equipment operates in extreme conditions, enduring high stress, abrasive materials, and corrosive environments. Over time, these factors contribute to wear and tear that may not be immediately visible. Conventional inspections, often relying on visual or manual methods, may overlook these subtle, yet critical, issues.
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