Pit & Quarry, October 2018
OPERATIONS percent accurate Hoover says The drone allows us to find what is there versus what we reported every single month It is not going to get rid of inaccuracies as far as understanding what the plant has produced but it allows me to make adjustments monthly A PLEASANT SURPRISE In addition to inventory management Delta Companies drone plays a key role in mine planning This was an unexpected yet welcomed benefit Now Drew can fly the drone look at our mining area and look at the benches we have opened up Rosenbarger says He can use that to compute volumes or identify overburden material to be removed The companys Southeast Missouri Quarry located in Cape Girardeau Missouri has 10 different ledges that each produce a different product quality material Some benches provide material that can be used in asphalt production while others are useful for concrete pavement production or construction aggregate Because the quarry is 400 ft deep it is not something you just go out tomorrow and say Well I think I am going to start here today Rosenbarger says You have to plan months and sometimes even years to make sure we will have the proper ledges opened up The drone allows us to do that so much quicker If we have a question or an issue Drew can do the magic with the drone and tell us where we should be and what we need to be doing he adds Prior to drone technology an aerial photography company flew over a Delta Companies mine site to provide an aerial A longer battery life and the ability to handle tougher weather conditions are benefits of the latest drone model Delta Companies operates view This was done maybe once or twice a year and issues with schedules weather and the budget could hinder the effectiveness of the process With the drone Hoover can get a view of the site whenever he needs one It helps us see what we have done what we can do or how much longer we have to go Hoover says I can run a flight once twice three or four times a month over a pit to see whats happening Expertise Partnership Service Solutions Crushing Technology Solutions Gyratory Crushers Through hardened alloy steel concaves Primary mantles Spider cap Arm shield Rim liners from ME Elecmetal ME Elecmetal produces the best crusher liners using the optimal blend of ultra alloys and never taking shortcuts in the heat treating and quenching processes We listen to your needs so we can deliver the rock product you want whether it is minimizing nes or maximizing throughput ME Elecmetal is your crushing technology partner providing performance solutions you can trust ME Elecmetal Duluth MN Tempe AZ Tel 480 730 7500 www me elecmetal com Cone Crushers Bowl liners Mantles Secondary wear parts Jaw Crushers Fixed moving jaws Cheek plates Secondary wear parts 16 PIT QUARRY October 2018 pitandquarry com KESPRY
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