Under Ground Mining
Mining operations often use portable power sleds with switchgear and transformers mounted. The fact that these are moved frequently and that power connections are shifted around increases the probability of a loose electrical connection. EMSDs allow you to find and fix these small problems before they become an equipment failure.
Strip Mining
IRISS EMSDs have been installed extensively in phosphate and other strip mining applications and were specifically developed for these harsh environments where dust, moisture, vibration even caustic contamination would destroy a traditional crystal infrared window.
Electric Shovels
Similarly to cranes in port applications, mining shovels are primarily now electrically operated. A shovel outage can cost thousands of dollars per hour and starve the ore processing facility. Regular inspections of the shovel’s electrical systems are critical but can only be done safely when EMSDs have been implemented.
Fixed and Mobile Assets
From Rock Crushers to separators to electrically driven super-sized dump trucks, the mining sector relies on many different devices to keep raw material flowing. IRISS has installed infrared windows and other EMSDs on these devices to ensure reliability.
