Reclaimer Bogies Replacement

Scope: Manufacture 4 new 4.5t bogie assemblies for 200t reclaimer as part of refurbishment project. Specific Challenges: Managing heat distortion with large plate thicknesses and weld sizes. Assembling bearing housings and shafts with interference fits. Casting wheels to within a specific hardness range (270-300 Brinell Hardness). Solution: Dimensional accuracy of the fabricated elements was...

Scope: Manufacture 6 new reclaimer tension bars as part of refurbishment project. Specific Challenges: Manufacture of steel stock exceeding standard supplied sizes. Managing heat distortion with large plate thicknesses and weld sizes to keep bars straight. Complex weld geometry that had to meet requirements of radiographic NDT. Solution: To achieve the specified lengths a...

Scope: Engineering and preparation of construction drawings; Fabrication of all structural steel; Assembly of building including all steelwork and sheeting. Specific Challenges: Cost and Time Constrains Height safety risk during construction. Solution: Using contemporary design software significant effort was applied upfront with the aim of reducing material costs and required labour inputs by: Optimising...

Scope: Design, manufacture and certify a mill reline machine capable of lifting a maximum 1500kg. Specific Challenges: Lifting 1.5t at 13m Fitting through trunnion I.D of 1.5m Self-powered transport from storage to working location. Fitting into a container for sea travel. Solution: The Liner Handler was fully modelled using 3D CAD software and was...

Liner Handler Project An exciting project is underway at the Maxitool Group​. An 8-axis, 2,000kg rated capacity Liner Handler is being manufactured by Maxitool Engineering for SAG Mill. When completed, the Liner Handler will weigh 17,000kg and have a maximum reach of 11.2m. The Liner Handler is being designed and manufactured in our workshop...