[INDUSTRY NEWS]
Arizona Copper Mine Sees Benefits of Shock Damping Fiber Pendants
the shock damping benefits of the pendants; one recently stated that it was the smoothest shovel they have ever been on,” says Paul Badeau, VP Sales for Applied Fiber. Watch a video of the shovel with the
pendants installed at the following link
www.applied-fiber.com/products/mining/ shovel-pendants/video/ Contact WireCo WorldGroup or Applied
Fiber to learn more. y
DICA to Show New Cribbing and Pad Products at ICUEE 2019
> A copper mining company in Arizona recently installed a Shock Damping Fiber Pendant set on its 4100 shovel. The fiber pendants were part of a recent shovel refurbishment. The overhaul was done by Elko Wire
Rope and involved complete undecking of the electric shovel that included replacement of all undercarriage parts and replacement of the steel wire pendants with the new shock damping fiber pendants. The pendants were developed by Applied Fiber in collaboration with WireCo WorldGroup and DSM. “Mining is tough on these machines; the
shovel often requires considerable repair from regular shock loading,” says Ed Gower, Vice President of Technical Services for WireCo WorldGroup. “The boom is jacked or rocks fall into the dipper, significant forces are transferred into the entire machine which damages the boom and many integrated components. Fiber pendants substantially reduce the shock loads resulting in less fatigue cracking and less downtime. The pendants can help extend the life of the shovel.” Synthetic fiber absorbs impact energy
better than steel with over 12 times the damping, and provides a fatigue life that is twice that of steel wire. The fiber pendants were made with Lankhorst Ropes and use Dyneema® DM20 fiber, which combines the strength and weight advantages of Dyneema® and is specifically designed for use in long lasting, permanently loaded applications. Shock load testing confirmed that peak loads were one-half that of steel. A detailed inspection of the pendants
was recently completed after nine months of operation. The inner strands in the bend zone and overall termination system remains in the same condition as when it left the factory. “The mine reports a noticeable reduction
in machine vibration, fatigue and welding repairs. The shovel operators are thrilled with
28 SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2019
> DICA launched a new addition to the ProStack Cribbing product line designed for the types of equipment used in the electrical utility industry at ICUEE 2019. ProStack® interlocking cribbing blocks
will be on display along with a variety of the company’s Outrigger Pads and Crane Pads at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), Oct. 1-3, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. The new ProStack Cribbing product is
a lighter weight and lower cost solution that was developed with customer input to meet the specific needs of this market. “DICA’s new ProStack Cribbing product is a perfect fit for aerial devices, digger derricks and boom trucks,” said Kris Koberg, CEO. “The combination of variable height, interlocking stackability and compatibility with SafetyTech Outrigger Pads gives utility line workers safety, stability, and versatility they need when working in unlevel environments.” Utility crews often need additional
height under stabilizers and outriggers to level equipment during operations. ProStack Cribbing Blocks are an engineered, integrated solution that resolves this critical problem. The interlocking blocks can be stacked for additional height to create a safer set-up than traditional methods. ProStack Cribbing is made from a combination of post-consumer recycled and new materials to produce a strong and reliable finished product that interlocks into a SafetyTech Outrigger Pad. SafetyTech® engineered thermoplastic
outrigger pads deliver proven performance, durability and ease of use for setting up mobile cranes, concrete pumpers, aerial lifts and digger derricks. Popular with utilities are DICA’s Hi-Viz 18”x18” and 24”x24” SafetyTech Outrigger Pads due to their unbreakable strength, lightweight, and ease of use. In addition, specific setup needs
WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE
can be met with DICA’s Cavity Pad Plus, Cleated, Sliding Shoe, and Pole Puller Pads. For situations that require greater
outrigger pad rigidity and stability in a lighter weight solution, the company’s FiberMax® fiber-reinforced polymer outrigger pads provide an engineered alternative to heavy steel plate or excessive matting materials. For higher capacity cranes, FiberMax
Crane Pads weigh 60% less than typical solutions and are designed for exceptional load distribution, stability, and cost-effective operation. Unmatched ROI results from lower transportation costs, labor and handling costs, and their long life. y
Respect for the Environment: A Prerequisite for LIFTEUROP Suppliers
> As part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy, LIFTEUROP places respect for the environment at the heart of its concerns! The Luxembourg-based manufacturer of lifting accessories pays special attention to sustainable development. It all starts with the choice of materials
used in the design of the accessories and lifting systems. “Our products are made primarily of steel, a sustainable product!” says buyer Julien Dethier. But if LIFTEUROP itself is attentive
to the protection of the environment, the company expects just as much from its suppliers. “Our suppliers must have social practices
that are consistent with our own. This is very important to us. The ALIPA Group buys responsibly and expects its suppliers to share the same values of respect for the environment and sustainability. All our suppliers must, for example, sign specifications in which they commit to compliance with the European REACH regulations,” explains Julien Dethier. REACH (for the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical products) is a European regulation adopted to better protect human health and the environment against the risks associated with chemical substances. Founded in 2010 in Wiltz, LIFTEUROP
produces and distributes high-quality material and lifting accessories with the STAS brand’s own design. STAS is the flagship of the French lifting industry, ensuring the safety of goods and people since 1953. y
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