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A Guide to Backstopping, Overrunning, and Indexing Clutches

Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. U.S. Tsubaki Power outlines how recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making these products even more reliable and efficient.

 
 
 

Innovations in Mobile Connectivity for Surface Mining Operations

The mining industry relies more heavily on digital and connected solutions to optimise operations, explore new sites, and achieve sustainability targets. The emergence of remote-controlled and autonomous equipment is helping to improve safety and increase productivity. Powered by Intelsat’s multi-layered, global, high-throughput satellite network, FlexMove keeps mining operations connected everywhere.

 

The countdown is on to AIMEX

There are just over two weeks to go until thousands of attendees converge on Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) as it returns to Sydney Showgrounds.

 
 

Breaking new ground for sustainable mines

AIMEX contributor and Associate Professor, Liza Forbes, University of Queensland, says there are two changes the industry can focus on to break new ground in sustainability.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Featured Article: Seeing Clearly

Heidi Schmidt, Opticom, USA, delves into how automation, in particular video monitoring, is meeting mining challenges.

 

Featured Article: Making Mines Intelligent

Will Owen, Global Mining Review, UK, reviews how the implementation of ICT technologies through digital transformation is helping mining companies tackle challenges and unlock benefits and social value with more intelligent operations.