Mining
At SKEANS we have always pioneered in the mining industry, starting with co-developing the SKEANS/NOPAK SG heavy duty cylinder, a cornerstone in British Columbia and beyond. We offer many Rotating Equipment, Pneumatic Automation, and Electric Automation applications in the mining industry. Whether it’s gold, copper, coal, or potash we can provide a proven solution.
We offer air compressors & dryers, compressed air piping & distribution, air preparation units, manual & solenoid valves, pneumatic cylinders & actuators, electric cylinders & actuators, area scanners, energy management applications, and much more.
Having partnered with the Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia, we recognize the importance of mining to the economic well-being of the province, and promote the development of a sustainable mining industry in B.C.
Additionally as a MAC Valves exclusive distributor for Western Canada, we can bring the best products to the market with confidence, with MAC’s historic and proven reliability.
Past Projects:
Mattei Stack Shovel Compressor
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Gardner Denver has a variety of applications for the mining industry
Air operated tools:
Compressed air is used in sensitive areas where electrically driven equipment could interfere with more sensitive equipment.
Blasting:
Compressed air can be used as a safe medium for heavy duty blasting.
Fluidization of product:
Compressed air is mixed with products such as coal dust to cause fluidization. As a result these products may be better suited for material handling and conveying.
Reverse jet filtration cleaning:
Compressed air is used for reverse air jet purging to keep filters clean while extending lifetime and reducing downtime.
Ventilation systems:
Compressed air is used for the safe operation of ventilation systems in hazardous mine environments.
Methane gas extraction:
Blowers and liquid ring vacuum pumps are used to remove methane gas from underground coal mine basins.
Ventilation:
Positive displacement blowers are used to provide necessary air ventilation into coal mines.:
Mattei’s rotary vane compressors
Due to the inherent dangers of the industry, the equipment utilized in all aspects of mining must be of the highest quality, in terms of both performance and reliability. In surface and subsurface mines, industrial air compressors are used as a viable source of electricity for powering drilling and piling machinery, pneumatic tools, material conveyors, and ventilation systems. Modern mining processes have enhanced safety throughout the industry, but many mining professionals still face challenges protecting both workers and the environment.
The unique design of the rotary vane compressor is what sets it apart from other products. The simplicity of the rotary vane principle ensures a long operating life with quiet operation, with a single off-set rotor that is supported by two bushings, daily maintenance is much easier and unscheduled downtime is greatly reduced. Over time, a well-maintained rotary vane compressor will not diminish in performance. The specialized design and construction of this compressor results in only negligible wear, and replacement parts are inexpensive and readily available.
Mattei’s rotary vane compressors also offer the lowest possible energy consumption of any similar product on the market today. Our compressors efficiently compress the air using the least amount of energy, resulting in high compressor productivity and low operating costs. Rotary vane compressors offer a high Return on Investment by offsetting purchase costs with accumulated energy savings.
Rotary vane compressors are ideally suited for the heavy-duty applications found in mining operations. High-efficiency performance is a hallmark of our products—rotary vane compressors are no exception. These compressors will improve production and safety throughout all aspects of mining processes. Exceptional performance in a cost saving package is why mining industry professionals rely on Mattei for their equipment needs.
Past Projects:
Pneumatic Density Control Box
Dust Collection with Mac Valve’s Pulse Valve
MAC’s Pulse Valve
As part of an optimized air quality program, efficient dust filtration collection systems protect workers from dangerous byproducts of manufacturing, all the while saving money by decreasing downtime and minimizing energy consumption.
In order to maximize safety and realize cost-savings, high-performance dust collection systems must be reliable and able to capture, convey, and collect particulate matter while keeping up with the demanding pace of industrial and commercial scale production facilities.
MAC Pulse Valves were developed to replace current diaphragmatic style technology and create a more robust and reliable valve solution in industrial applications such as reverse jet bag houses and dust collectors, pneumatic conveying, and bulk material handling.
MAC’s Pulse Valves rely on balanced pilot technology to ensure fast, repeatable pulses. Bonded spool technology, utilized in the main valve, gives superior reliability beyond existing diaphragmatic technology. Flexible and responsive, the MAC Pulse Valve’s checked accumulator and main spool with memory spring helps ensure a shift back to the home position when the air supply may not be adequate. With a 4-way pilot and high-flow manifold body, MAC Pulse Valves are the leading choice for dust collection systems.
Benefits of the MAC Pulse Valve include:
- Longer and more reliable valve life
- Energy savings due to decreased air intake
- Easy to operate and maintain
- Improved pulse efficiency
- High impact force for easier and better cleaning, less pulsing, improved bag life and filter life, and air savings
- Whip action for better cleaning, short pulse duration, and air savings
- Reliability due to Pulse Valve features, including 4-way balanced pilot, bonded spool, and no diaphragm
MAC Valves, Inc. has successfully improved air quality, increased system reliability, decreased downtime, and provided best-in-class customer and technical support for clients around the globe by supplying high-performance, cost-effective solutions to a wide variety of industries and the engineers serving them. MAC Pulse Valves’ innovative design is built with reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind, making them the top choice for engineers and end users in the industry.
Currently available in two sizes, the PVO3, for 3/4 inch and 1 inch applications, and the PVO6, for 1-1/2 inch applications, the MAC Pulse Valve series includes a line of adapter plates, saving time and money by replacing existing diaphragm pulse valves with direct drop-ins, without the need to disturb existing plumbing.
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The SKEANS/NOPAK SG Series air cylinders were jointly developed back in the 1970s, having been designed with input from customers throughout Western Canada who are working in the rugged resource industry. It incorporates double rod bearings, a bolt-on gland ring, and a clevis jam nut, along with optional piston rod, clevis pin, and trunnion horn sizes to make it easy to optimize the cylinder for your application. If you need higher speeds and consistent operation, many of our clients trust the heavy-duty SG Series to get the job done, complete with low friction seals and pre-lubricated wear rings.
See our options list to choose the design best suited to help you maximize your production. If you need a custom design, our SKEANS service department is always on-hand to assist you in designing or modifying a cylinder for the solution you need.
Galland Henning Nopak is one of the world’s most experienced manufacturer’s of high-density balers, hydraulic, and pneumatic valves and cylinders. The company is a member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and a founding member of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Leveraging over a century of proven engineering expertise, they offer robust, custom-engineered solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service.
MAC’s Pulse Valve
As part of an optimized air quality program, efficient dust filtration collection systems protect workers from dangerous byproducts of manufacturing, all the while saving money by decreasing downtime and minimizing energy consumption.
In order to maximize safety and realize cost-savings, high-performance dust collection systems must be reliable and able to capture, convey, and collect particulate matter while keeping up with the demanding pace of industrial and commercial scale production facilities.
MAC Pulse Valves were developed to replace current diaphragmatic style technology and create a more robust and reliable valve solution in industrial applications such as reverse jet bag houses and dust collectors, pneumatic conveying, and bulk material handling.
MAC’s Pulse Valves rely on balanced pilot technology to ensure fast, repeatable pulses. Bonded spool technology, utilized in the main valve, gives superior reliability beyond existing diaphragmatic technology. Flexible and responsive, the MAC Pulse Valve’s checked accumulator and main spool with memory spring helps ensure a shift back to the home position when the air supply may not be adequate. With a 4-way pilot and high-flow manifold body, MAC Pulse Valves are the leading choice for dust collection systems.
Benefits of the MAC Pulse Valve include:
- Longer and more reliable valve life
- Energy savings due to decreased air intake
- Easy to operate and maintain
- Improved pulse efficiency
- High impact force for easier and better cleaning, less pulsing, improved bag life and filter life, and air savings
- Whip action for better cleaning, short pulse duration, and air savings
- Reliability due to Pulse Valve features, including 4-way balanced pilot, bonded spool, and no diaphragm
MAC Valves, Inc. has successfully improved air quality, increased system reliability, decreased downtime, and provided best-in-class customer and technical support for clients around the globe by supplying high-performance, cost-effective solutions to a wide variety of industries and the engineers serving them. MAC Pulse Valves’ innovative design is built with reliability and cost-effectiveness in mind, making them the top choice for engineers and end users in the industry.
Currently available in two sizes, the PVO3, for 3/4 inch and 1 inch applications, and the PVO6, for 1-1/2 inch applications, the MAC Pulse Valve series includes a line of adapter plates, saving time and money by replacing existing diaphragm pulse valves with direct drop-ins, without the need to disturb existing plumbing.
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The SKEANS/NOPAK SG Series air cylinders were jointly developed back in the 1970s, having been designed with input from customers throughout Western Canada who are working in the rugged resource industry. It incorporates double rod bearings, a bolt-on gland ring, and a clevis jam nut, along with optional piston rod, clevis pin, and trunnion horn sizes to make it easy to optimize the cylinder for your application. If you need higher speeds and consistent operation, many of our clients trust the heavy-duty SG Series to get the job done, complete with low friction seals and pre-lubricated wear rings.
See our options list to choose the design best suited to help you maximize your production. If you need a custom design, our SKEANS service department is always on-hand to assist you in designing or modifying a cylinder for the solution you need.
Galland Henning Nopak is one of the world’s most experienced manufacturer’s of high-density balers, hydraulic, and pneumatic valves and cylinders. The company is a member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and a founding member of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Leveraging over a century of proven engineering expertise, they offer robust, custom-engineered solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service.
Past Projects:
Light Curtains for Safety Guarding
Safety Solutions
The advance of automation in industry places increased demands on safety concepts. Automation continuously gives rise to new requirements aimed at ensuring the safety of persons. At the same time, the importance of smooth processes is growing constantly as a result of automation and networking.
Their driving force is the desire to guarantee you gapless safety, efficient material flow and maximum availability at all times.
Area Guarding
An area protection system with a safety laser scanner in each direction of travel is installed. The autonomous system detects when the something is approaching the edge, and automatically reduces the size of the protective field of the safety laser scanner.
Access Guarding
Access guarding takes place via two vertically oriented safety laser scanners. From the system control, and the entire process is monitored for safety.
Safety Guarding
The entire area of the transfer station is safeguarded with safety laser scanners. As the vehicle passes through, the protective field dynamically adapts to the position of the vehicle by blanking the outline of the AGV from the protective field.
Access Monitoring
The loading area of the conveyor line is guarded at both the entry and exit side by multiple light beam safety devices. The area between the photoelectric sensors is monitored for the presence of persons by means of safety radar sensors.
Tolomatic’s reputation for innovative linear motion products is earned daily through the efforts of their engineering, operation, and sales associates. Over 35% of their business comes from non-cataloged product solutions. Meaning Tolomatic can work with SKEANS to help you build a custom solution.
For more information of tolomatic’s offerings see below:
Ewellix’s extensive experience and knowledge of electromechanical solutions can satisfy the most demanding requirements. With the widest range on the market of linear actuators, control units and operating devices, they can match your unique application needs.
Electric linear actuators create stable, accurate back and forth movement. These devices
have an endless range of applications. If the process involves pushing, pulling, lifting or sliding, a linear actuator can be a key part of the solution.
Ewellix supplies a wide range of actuators and their associated control units and accessories. They specialize in compact, high-quality devices, suitable for many different industry applications. They have a variety of stroke ranges are available, and many actuators that can handle medium and high loads.
Leuze Area Scanners for safety guarding in mining shafts
Converting to electric linear actuators
Safety Solutions
The advance of automation in industry places increased demands on safety concepts. Automation continuously gives rise to new requirements aimed at ensuring the safety of persons. At the same time, the importance of smooth processes is growing constantly as a result of automation and networking.
Their driving force is the desire to guarantee you gapless safety, efficient material flow and maximum availability at all times.
Area Guarding
An area protection system with a safety laser scanner in each direction of travel is installed. The autonomous system detects when the something is approaching the edge, and automatically reduces the size of the protective field of the safety laser scanner.
Access Guarding
Access guarding takes place via two vertically oriented safety laser scanners. From the system control, and the entire process is monitored for safety.
Safety Guarding
The entire area of the transfer station is safeguarded with safety laser scanners. As the vehicle passes through, the protective field dynamically adapts to the position of the vehicle by blanking the outline of the AGV from the protective field.
Access Monitoring
The loading area of the conveyor line is guarded at both the entry and exit side by multiple light beam safety devices. The area between the photoelectric sensors is monitored for the presence of persons by means of safety radar sensors.
Tolomatic’s reputation for innovative linear motion products is earned daily through the efforts of their engineering, operation, and sales associates. Over 35% of their business comes from non-cataloged product solutions. Meaning Tolomatic can work with SKEANS to help you build a custom solution.
For more information of tolomatic’s offerings see below:
Ewellix’s extensive experience and knowledge of electromechanical solutions can satisfy the most demanding requirements. With the widest range on the market of linear actuators, control units and operating devices, they can match your unique application needs.
Electric linear actuators create stable, accurate back and forth movement. These devices
have an endless range of applications. If the process involves pushing, pulling, lifting or sliding, a linear actuator can be a key part of the solution.
Ewellix supplies a wide range of actuators and their associated control units and accessories. They specialize in compact, high-quality devices, suitable for many different industry applications. They have a variety of stroke ranges are available, and many actuators that can handle medium and high loads.
