Projects

CS-01 Coal Mine

Site
Rio Tinto CHPP
Application
Drive Motors for Honert Screen
Original Set-Up
Eight M36 Grade 8.8 bolts with double nuts tightened with flogging wrench
Issues Experienced
  • No Control of bolt load
  • Difficult and confined location
  • Double nuts used to help prevent loosening during service
  • OH&S issues with the use of flogging Spanner
Technofast Product Used

Special M36 x 4.0 High Tensile EziTiteĀ® Hydraulic Nuts

Benefits
  • Easy installation and handling
  • Removed the need for flogging spanner improving OH&S
  • Precise bolt load achieved
  • Units remained tight throughout operation period
Installation Time

Old Method = 2 hours (2-3 personnel)
New Method = 20 minutes (2 personnel)
Time Saving = 1 hour and 40 minutes

CS-03 Gold Mine
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Many improvements to Steel Products

We have improved the task safety by eliminating the extreme effort required to tension the fasteners holding the drive motor in place. The process is faster and safer and I would recommend the product for similar applications

Maintenance Planner CHPP

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