BOOSTING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING DOWNTIME

IFM IS REDEFINING MINERAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH ITS VIBRATION AND RADAR SENSORS.

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In an industry where efficiency and uptime are paramount, mining operations are increasingly turning to advanced condition-monitoring technologies to enhance productivity.

A leading provider of automation and sensing solutions, ifm is at the forefront of this movement with its latest innovative vibration and radar sensors. These solutions offer real-time insights into equipment health, helping miners prevent costly breakdowns and optimise performance.

Australian Mining spoke with ifm about the company’s latest advancements in sensor technology and how they are transforming the way mining operations approach condition monitoring.

ifm’s understanding that mining thrives on efficiency, with even minor equipment failures potentially resulting in millions of dollars in lost production, was a driver in the company developing a range of sensors designed to detect early warning signs of mechanical issues before they escalate.

“Our key focus in mining is on process instrumentation and enhanced condition monitoring,” ifm mining specialist Sam Rupasinghe told Australian Mining.

“We supply everything from pressure, level, flow and temperature instrumentation to advanced solutions that minimise downtime in critical assets like conveyors, crushers, mills and mobile machinery.”

Condition monitoring plays a crucial role in this effort, ensuring key equipment remains operational, reducing the risk of unplanned shutdowns.

ifm's latest innovations in radar and vibration sensors provide miners with an edge in predictive maintenance.

While radar technology has long been used in mining for level monitoring, ifm's newly developed sensor takes functionality to the next level by integrating multiple applications into a single device.