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Solar Trailers: A Reliable Power Solution for Remote Mining Operations
Remote mining operations often require dependable power in locations where grid access is limited or unavailable. Solar trailers offer a flexible, mobile energy solution that supports critical equipment and site infrastructure while reducing reliance on traditional fuel-based systems. Built for rugged environments, solar trailers combine renewable energy generation with portability, making them well-suited for early-stage exploration, temporary sites and long-term remote operations. Why Solar Power Is Gaining Traction in Mining Solar power for mining equipment provides [...]
Predictive Maintenance Benefits
Unexpected equipment failures can disrupt operations, strain resources and create safety concerns across industrial environments. Predictive maintenance uses technology and real-time data to help teams anticipate equipment needs before issues escalate, shifting maintenance from a reactive task to a more strategic, informed process. By monitoring asset health continuously, organizations gain visibility into performance trends and can make maintenance decisions with greater confidence. This visibility supports earlier intervention, reduces uncertainty across maintenance teams and enables more consistent [...]
Equipment Utilization Optimization: Maximizing ROI on Your Mining Fleet
Every mining operation relies on its fleet to hit production targets. However, simply owning high-capacity trucks and excavators does not guarantee profitability. The real challenge lies in how effectively you are using those assets during a shift. When equipment sits idle in a queue or waits for a shift change, you spend capital without moving material. This article examines the strategies fleet managers can employ to bridge the gap between potential and actual performance. We [...]
Wireless Connectivity in Harsh Mining Environments
Today's mining industry has undergone a seismic shift. Operations that once relied solely on experienced intuition and manual processes are now embracing automation, real-time data analytics and the Internet of Things to boost productivity and improve safety. This digital evolution promises smarter, safer and more efficient mines if you can overcome the critical hurdle of establishing robust wireless connectivity in environments that are actively hostile to wireless signals. Mining's Connectivity Challenges Mining operations unfold in [...]
Rajant Field Tip: Antennas, Connectors, and Mounting Mistakes
In the world of Rajant Kinetic Mesh®, your network is only as strong as its physical installation. Even the most powerful BreadCrumb® node can’t overcome poor signal propagation caused by basic mounting errors. At Intermountain Technologies, we see these three common pitfalls frequently. Use this guide to ensure your deployment delivers maximum throughput and reliability. 1. The Antenna "Shadowing" & Spacing Trap The Mistake: Mounting antennas too close to metal masts, [...]
Rajant Technical Service Bulletin
03-200011-001: Rajant Technical Service Bulletin, Remediation of Loose FE1 RF and Front Panel Ports ISSUE This guide is intended for remediation of loose RF and front panel ports on Hawk and Peregrine models. Several steps have been taken in Rajant MFG to eliminate this issue beginning with serial number 105,538. This guide is intended for units that may exhibit this issue before the MFG changes were implemented, or ports that have become loose. The [...]