The service agreement covers a customised service approach for the entire ABB's electrical and automation deliveries from 2011 to 2014 that were awarded as part of an earlier contract. The major equipment supplied by ABB includes three gearless mill drives and four high-pressure grinding rolls for breaking up the copper bearing rock.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2012 - ABB supplied power and automation solutions for Antofagasta's new flagship Esperanza copper mine in Chile. The solutions include three of the world's largest gearless mill drives, process and electrical control systems, power quality systems, a substation and a System 800xA integrated operations center that controls the …
Read MoreABB continuously extends technical and performance frontiers of ring-geared mill drive technology to fit site requirements. We provide optimized mill drive s...
Read MoreIn 2014 ABB completed commissioning of three variable-speed mill drive systems at Thompson Creek Metal's Mount Milligan open-pit mine – making its grinding circuit one of the most advanced and powerful in North America. Article Article PDF file_download 0,42 PUBLIC Remote diagnostic services for gearless mill drives
Read MoreA Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) is a major investment for a plant, and a host of processes are dependent on its reliable performance. This makes its potential downtime one of the biggest risks any mining company faces. It's also one that can be mitigated and controlled through data and insights. Maximize availability and productivity
Read MoreABB's gearless mill drives (giant motor and drive systems that power ore-crushing mills) are more reliable and energy efficient than traditional mill drive systems, and increase mill productivity. "This project underscores our continued leadership in providing advanced solutions for our mining customers," said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head ...
Read MoreABB announces that it has successfully completed the commissioning of a 13.4 MW gearless mill drive (GMD) system for the Hipogeno project. The GMD powers a 36' SAG (semiautogenous) mill at Carmen de Andacollo copper mine in central Chile. Carmen de Andacollo is an open-pit truck-and-shovel operation at an elevation of 1000 m. 90 % of the ...
Read MoreThe three ABB gearless mill drives (GMDs) are part of an expansion project at the Tasiast gold mine that is scheduled to go into commercial operation in early 2014. March 8, 2011 ABB won a contract from Kinross Gold Corporation for the delivery of three gearless mill drive (GMD) systems to be installed at the Tasiast gold mine.
Read MoreThe gearless mill drive business is an important market for ABB. GMD end users from 20 different mines or cement plants, coming from all five continents, as well as major mill suppliers, accepted ABB's invitation and came to Switzerland to share their knowledge, experiences, problems and ideas with representatives from ABB.
Read MoreABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Alstom's ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) system business. The parties ...
Read MoreCobre Panama is using six ABB Gearless Mill Drives (GMDs) at its recently commissioned copper concentrator in Panama. Two 28-megawatt (MW) GMDs are operating on the 40-ft SAG mills, and four 16.5-MW GMDs are employed on 26-ft …
Read MoreThe ABB gearless mill drive (GMD) is the most powerful mill drive system available, combining the highest levels of efficiency, reliability, flexibility and availability. 3 Competence in grinding For many decades, ABB's optimized mill drive solutions have consistently set new productivity
Read MoreABB's gearless mill and conveyor drives help operators save energy and achieve greater throughput with significantly lower costs when matched with advanced digital services. The mining industry is at a critical point. It holds …
Read MoreThe six ABB Gearless Mill Drives, which are the most powerful mill drive systems on the market for semi-autogenous (SAG), ball and autogenous mills, have been installed since late last year and are all now in continuous operation. Two 28 MW gearless mill drive systems (GMDs) are operating in the mine's 40 foot SAG mills and four 16.5 MW GMDS ...
Read MoreABB's new Gearless Mill Drive generation: Maintenance-friendly features raise availability and productivity Axel Fuerst, Reinhold A. Errath, Sebastian Gaulocher ABB, Switzerland Luis Arana Yanacocha, Peru ABSTRACT This paper presents modifications made to the motor design and concentrates on those points that have
Read MoreThe six ABB gearless mill drives, which are the most powerful mill drive systems on the market for semi-autogenous (SAG), ball and autogenous mills, have been installed since late last year and ...
Read MoreGearless mill drives • 28 MW GMD for 42 SAG mill Whether it is size or an installation at the highest altitude 4600 masl ABB's GMDs are well positioned to contribute to the building of larger and ever more powerful mills Leading the gearless mill drive evolution The ABB gearless mill drive GMD is the most powerful mill drive system available
Read MoreThe system was commissioned by ABB, a leading power and automation technology group. Image of the Malarctic mine by Osisko Mining ABB commissions first gearless mill drives project in Canada ...
Read MoreIn Chile, ABB is partnering with TAKRAF Tenova Chile to supply gearless conveyor drives (GCDs) for the extension of a copper mine, which incorporates the world's largest conveyor system (13km) connecting the subterranean operation directly to the concentrator.
Read MoreSince the first gearless mill drive (GMD) was delivered in 1969, ABB has supplied and installed over 120 units in 23 countries on 5 continents. GMD systems a...
Read MoreMill Builder: FFE Minerals, USA Mill Size: SAG Mill 38 feet/11,58 m Ball Mills 24 feet/7,32 m Ore processed: Copper/Zinc Drive Rating: SAG Mill 20,1 MW, 9,23 rpm Ball Mills 11,2 MW, 11,38 rpm Award of Contract: March 1999 Start of Operation: June 2001 ABB's scope of supply: Four complete Gearless Mill Drive Systems including: Wrap-around ...
Read MoreABB gearless mill drive systems feature numerous benefits when compared with conventional geared drive systems: superior reliability, increased process availability, extended life span and improved energy efficiency. ABB delivered the world s first gearless machine drive in 1969, which is still operating at the Ciment Lamberg-Lafarge cement ...
Read MoreABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that it held the second global gearless mill drive (GMD) user meeting. The conference, a conjoint organisation between ABB Switzerland and ABB Peru, took place in Lima, Peru, 23-24 October 2008 at the Hotel Marriott.
Read MoreABB is buying Alstom's ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) activities. The business, based in Bilbao, Spain, has about 120 employees and achieved a turnover of €57m in 2012/13. It will become part of ABB's Process Automation division. The financial details of the deal have not been revealed.
Read MoreGearless mill drives (GMDs) are the grinding solution of choice in challenging environments. By eliminating bolt-on mechanical components such as ring-gears, pinions, couplings and gearboxes, GMDs offer ore producers unrivalled availability, efficiency and durability, while reducing operating expenditure, according to GMD provider ABB.
Read More1 REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES FOR GEARLESS MILL DRIVES *S. Gaulocher1, K.S. Stadler1, Th. von Hoff 1, R. Veldsman2, A. Fuerst2 and J. Koponen2 1ABB Switzerland Ltd. Corporate Research Segelhofstrasse 1 K CH-5405 Baden 5 Daettwil, Switzerland (*Corresponding author: [email protected])
Read Morehttps://new.abb/mining/services/advanced-digital-services/remote-assistance-grinding For better asset availability, plant productivity and profitabilityI...
Read MoreGearless mill drives (GMDs) are the grinding solution of choice in challenging environments. By eliminating bolt-on mechanical components such as ring-gears, pinions, couplings and gearboxes, GMDs offer ore producers unrivalled availability, efficiency and durability, while reducing operating expenditure, according to GMD provider ABB.
Read Morehttps://new.abb/mining/grinding/gearless-mill-drives | ABB ensures maximum throughput, highest availability and peak performance throughout the life cycl...
Read MoreGMD technology for Minera ndida. ABB gearless mill drive, installed 2002 at the Minera ndida in Chile. ABB announced that it will supply a new 15.7 MW gearless mill drive (GMD) system for a 26 ft ball mill, including transformers, ring motor and a complete electrical room entirely equipped, to Minera ndida/Chile.
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