Fatigue of Bulk Materials Handling Machines

February 2, 2018

An investigation of the failures of over 60 materials handling machines found that about 10% of failures can be attributed to fatigue failure. In most cases, these failures were unexpected and lead to catastrophic consequences. In this article, the author discusses the process of fatigue damage relating to cranes and materials handling machines.

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July 15, 2021

Aspec Engineering Machine Capability Statement

From initial procurement to replacement or de-commissioning, Aspec Engineering provides a high standard of engineering services across the life cycle of bulk materials handling machines. The latest Machine Capability Statement is now available for download.

August 27, 2020

Bulk Handling Equipment – Replacement vs Refurbishment

At many existing bulk material handling facilities, equipment such as stackers, reclaimers and ore car dumpers are nearing the end of their design lives. Owners are faced with the decision on whether to refurbish existing or procure replacement machines. ASPEC’s program called FULS (Fatigue Useful Life Simulation) helps determine when to carry out machine replacement or major refurbishment.

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Design of Rotating Steel Shafts for Mobile Equipment

Rotating steel shafts are typically one of the most critical mechanical components on mobile equipment. This article talks about some general principles of good shaft design and issues to be aware of.

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Machine Health Check

Control systems on mobile equipment have advanced greatly in recent years and large SCADA datasets are available to analyse the machine performance. ASPEC has been processing and translating the SCADA data into engineering information, which is then used to carry out machine health checks to validate machine performance as part of asset management reviews.

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