Tag: fragmentation

The latest in aggregate equipment, technology

December 28, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Check out advancements from Kleemann, John Deere, Caterpillar and other equipment manufacturers.

An example of a FRAGTrack Gantry installation. Photo: Orica

Orica fragmentation monitoring expands with new tech

October 20, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

The new FRAGTrack Gantry uses advanced machine-vision and machine-learning tech to enable autonomous triggering and processing without interfering with hauling operations.

Management system, hammers are new drill and blast tools

September 23, 2021 By P&Q Staff

With drilling and blasting a magazine theme this month, P&Q presents some of the latest related equipment and services from several suppliers – including BME, Epiroc, Numa and Sauls Seismic.

Photo: Picsguru/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Overcoming Oversize: Oversize and stiffness ratio (Part 2)

July 13, 2021 By Anthony Konya

Part 2 of P&Q’s four-part “Overcoming Oversize” series explores the bench stiffness mechanism and how improperly designed benches ultimately lead to increases in oversize.

After a shot is executed, data on the fragmentation, muckpile shape, vibration and noise can automatically be integrated to allow AI to refine its models for use in the next drill-shot plan. Photo: Picsguru/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Cutting-edge approach to achieve the perfect ton

January 12, 2021 By Ravi Sahu

How AI can enhance everything from blast design and drilling plans to fragmentation and flyrock prevention.

The majority of aggregate producers who manage their own blasts do so to have a better handle on costs. Photo courtesy of Enaex.

Benchmarking your operation’s drilling & blasting process

June 10, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

An exclusive P&Q survey on drilling and blasting provides aggregate producers a means to measure themselves.