Potash mining operations rely heavily on an efficient approach to equipment repair. Potash mining equipment is subjected to rigorous conditions and breakdowns are inevitable. A well-structured repair plan is crucial for decreasing downtime of a circuit or specific...
Addressing potash’s carbon challenge
How heat exchange technology offers a pragmatic approach to decarbonization By Igor Makarenko, Solex Thermal Science and Chris Payne, Econotherm The potash industry has an important role to play in the global pursuit of net-zero targets. As the scale of many...
Why Saskatchewan has the world’s best potash supply chain
Saskatchewan has the world’s best potash supply chain for several reasons. The simple reason is, “Take a look at how much potash we produce!” The deeper reason, which is the actual why it’s the best, takes a bit of unpacking. If we go back to the beginning, we began...
Correcting belt misalignment before it begins
Many attempts have been made to correct belt misalignment with pivot and tilt mechanisms, sensing rolls, or guide rolls. In order for a trainer to respond, the belt must have already misaligned. The training idler then compensates, pushing the belt in the opposite...
Mine Supply & PAUS Innovative machines, custom applications & reduced impact
When Mine Supply Company vice-president Marc Collette was introduced to PAUS in 2016, he saw the value they could provide to many of Mine Supply’s mining and industrial clients. PAUS machines are a great option for operations wanting to minimize maintenance costs and...
Testing and monitoring hazardous atmospheres
By Proactive Consulting Many industrial sites contain vast quantities of flammable and toxic materials. In order to ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and the public at large, determinations must be made as to whether any of these materials...
30 years of diversification and change
Parkland Manufacturing has steel fabrication in its blood that goes back to the 1960’s in rural Saskatchewan with a young trades apprentice taking sheet metal and the welding trade certifications and working hard to support his young family. Eventually he worked his...
The importance of proper-fitting PPE for women in trade and technical roles
Picture this: a group of highly skilled and highly educated individuals are hard at work, taking on the challenge of the day. But amidst all their remarkable achievements, there's one aspect that often gets overlooked—the importance of proper-fitting personal...
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