Metal Castings in Mining


A heavyweight global industry uses many heavy duty components. DENISE KAPEL, SENIOR EDITOR


The boom contains castings including the boom point sheave and a main connection point or foot that can weigh more than 3,000 lbs.


Cranes feature castings in the dipper and, on some models, a saddle block, as well as in the tracks.


MEDIA


RESOURCE Using the Actable App, scan this page to view a


video of this mining equipment in action. For instructions on how to use the app, see page 24. To view the video online, go to www.metalcastingtv.com.


36 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Sept/Oct 2013


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