Mining and Minerals Today Issue 103 July 2024 | Page 77

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work processes at every level of a modern mine , whilst at the same time guaranteeing the greatest efficiency and safety . These products provide a fault free flow of information between the individual plants , machines and equipment and can be tailored to serve cases of widely branched networks and operate within extremely difficult ambient conditions .
Sophisticated offerings
Communication is another core field under the electrical product segment at Becker . This division includes a range of mobile radio solutions which enable uninterrupted communication across the entire mine . These solutions can be used for voice transmissions as well as to transmit data and video signals underground and the central mine control station above ground . These products enable the location of workers and machines to be quickly and clearly determined , helping to avoid collisions , and ensuring that rescue measures can be enacted immediately during an emergency . This is of paramount importance for providing the highest level of safe operation in mines .
The mechanical segment of Becker ’ s offering includes transportation and infrastructure products such as traprail , floormounted and overhead monorails to chair lifts , hoisting equipment , rope attachment equipment and conveying systems . Transportation and infrastructure solutions are important for transporting men , materials , and equipment efficiently and reliably in even the most remote sections of the mine . These systems can
▼ Prof . Dr . Wolfgang Wegener , CEO , Becker Mining
Becker ’ s mission is to continue providing high-quality , easy to integrate products
transport heavy loads at high speeds and are designed to meet the highest safety standards whilst increasing overall production . The company also develops high quality transport technology such as battery drives for rail and trackless vehicles and conductor rail drives , both of which are especially suitable for underground
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