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Innovation in roller monitoring at Brucutu Mine
The mining company Vale gave an important step in the security of your operations with the implementation of the first yard machine with 100% of rolls monitored. Located at the Brucutu Mine, in Minas Gerais, the Drum Reclaimer 3 is crucial equipment in feeding the beneficiation plant.
In order to minimize the risks of fires on belt conveyors, which can affect both the safety of workers and the company's assets, Vale opted for the Vantage™ System, developed by Superior Industries.
This pioneering technology constantly monitors the Drum Reclaimer 3's load, impact and return rollers. Using a variety of internal sensors, the Vantage™ System collects real-time data such as bearing temperature and rotation, as well as monitoring bearing vibration in more advanced versions. recent hardware.
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This information can be accessed by workers to monitor operating and working conditions, contributing to predictive maintenance of the equipment.
UL94-V0 flame retardant special rubber enhances plant safety
Another measure of security adopted by Vale is the use of special fireproof rubber UL94-V0, also developed by Superior Industries.
With totally Brazilian technology, this solution covers and protects the impact and return rollers, presenting abrasion and hardness indexes compatible with conveyor belts.
This combination of innovations allows greater control and continuous monitoring of the rolls, increasing safety in the processing plant.
Advantages of technology and alignment with ESG concepts
The implementation of the Vantage™ System and the UL94-V0 flame retardant rubber provides several benefits for the mining company Vale. In addition to increasing the safety of operations and workers, these technologies also make it easier to monitor the condition of the equipment, allowing interventions before more serious damage occurs.
These innovations are also in line with ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) concepts, demonstrating Vale's commitment to the safety of its employees, the implementation of new technologies and the maintenance of machine availability.
Investments in technology and future prospects
With the growing demand for monitored rolls in critical applications, Superior Industries plans to continue to improve its solutions.
Danilo Bibancos, director of Superior in Brazil, says that the cost of technology has been rapidly decreasing and expects that, soon, 100% of the rolls manufactured for mining in the country will leave the factory already monitored.
The presence of Superior's solutions in the equipment also generates other less noticeable advantages, such as lower costs with insurance policies due to the greater protection offered for the machines. With the success of the Vantage™ System in Drum Reclaimer 3, the expectation is that
