1. Introduction
Synergy Automatics is one of the leading SPM machine manufacturers in Chennai, delivering high-performance Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) tailored for the mining industry. Our mining-specific solutions are engineered for rugged environments to automate critical operations like drilling, crushing, material handling, and ore sampling. These systems are designed to boost productivity, enhance safety, and ensure consistent quality across all mining processes.
2. Categories of Mining SPMs
| Machine Category | Typical Applications |
|---|---|
| Drilling & Blasting | Rotary drills, blast-hole rigs, automated bolters, resin injection systems. |
| Crushing & Screening | Gyratory and cone crushers, vibrating scalpers, sieve analyzers. |
| Material Handling | Rail-mounted loaders, telescopic conveyors, truck dumpers, robotic chute feeders. |
| Sampling & Assaying | Inline slurry samplers, robotic core loggers, XRF-based ore analyzers. |
| Stockpile Management | Automated stackers, bucket-wheel reclaimers, GPS-guided stockpile placement. |
| Predictive Maintenance | Autonomous greasers, real-time wear sensors, automatic filter change units. |
3. Key Mining Use Cases
Surface Mining
- GPS-guided drilling with automatic depth control.
- Crusher SPMs with metal-detection and hydraulic tramp relief.
Underground Mining
- Narrow-vein electric drills for precision work.
- Robotic meshers and bolters for structural safety.
Mineral Processing Plants
- Crusher automation with belt weighers and choke-feed control.
- Real-time ore quality sampling for dynamic blending.
Logistics & Material Movement
- Telescopic belt conveyors to minimize haul distance.
- Automated rail loading for bulk ore or concentrate.
4. Benefits of Mining SPMs
- Safety: Removes humans from hazardous zones.
- Process Stability: Maintains feed uniformity across systems.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces energy and labor costs via automation.
- Yield Improvement: Inline analyzers help target rich ore zones.
- Uptime: Sensors flag wear well before failure, preventing downtime.
5. Design Parameters
- Rock Hardness & Abrasiveness: Tailors drill/cutter and liner material.
- Capacity Matching: Aligns crusher throughput with haul fleet and mill input.
- Automation Compatibility: PLC/SCADA ready; fleet management linked.
- Mobility: Modular systems for portable or pit-to-plant relocation.
- Environmental Resilience: Dust, water, vibration, and explosive zone ratings.
6. Implementation Steps
- Audit Current Process: Identify downtime sources, capacity gaps.
- Model Return on Investment: Include maintenance, yield gains, labor savings.
- Pilot Run: Small-scale deployment in a select pit or conveyor segment.
- Training: Operator safety and SCADA integration.
- Rollout: Phase-wise installation with performance reviews.