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Control Monitoring Instrumentation for Mining & Metal Industry
Mining control operations utilize various types of equipment that often operate using different formats and interfaces. This can make it difficult to manage the efficiency of all the different processes, especially in larger plants. Instrumentation further increases the efficiency of automated mining operations by allowing you to monitor numerous processes including crushing, milling, flotation, concentration, and loading. By automating processes, mining operations can:
● Improve the efficiency of individual processes
● Monitor and analyze processes for improved quality control
● Reduce raw material waste and contamination
● Provide a safer work environment
Mining instruments provide real-time monitoring of materials handling equipment including crushers, mills, pumps, flotation cells, and cleaners. They are also used to monitor fill levels in transportation vehicles, silos, and storage tanks. Types of instrumentation frequently used for mining control and monitoring include point level instrumentation, continuous level instrumentation, non-contact level measurement instrumentation, pressure and temperature gauges, and automation control.
Turn to ARTang for all the process instrumentation your mining application needs. We know the importance of reliable, high-precision control and monitoring devices in this demanding industry. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the equipment that best meets your requirements.
Key Instrumentation for Mining & Metal Industry
1. Flow Measurement
Electromagnetic Flow Meters – Ideal for slurry, water, and chemical flow monitoring in mining operations. Resistant to abrasive media and high solids content.
Ultrasonic Flow Meters – Used for non-contact liquid flow measurement, particularly in open channels and pipelines.
Vortex Flow Meters – Suitable for steam and gas flow measurement in metal refining and smelting processes.
2. Pressure Monitoring
Pressure Transmitters – Essential for monitoring hydraulic systems, slurry pipelines, and ventilation controls in underground mining.
Differential Pressure Sensors – Used in filter monitoring, pump control, and level measurement in storage tanks.
3. Level Measurement
Radar & Ultrasonic Level Sensors – Used for measuring ore, slurry, and chemical levels in tanks and silos.
Hydrostatic Level Sensors – Ideal for water and chemical storage tanks in mining facilities.
4. Temperature Monitoring
Industrial Temperature Sensors (RTDs & Thermocouples) – Used in furnaces, kilns, and smelting processes to maintain optimal temperatures.
Contact us to discuss the mining instrumentation for your specific needs.
