Tek provides calibration services and testing devices to enable engineers to improve the ease, speed and accuracy of emerging technology and equipment. For industries such as the mining and tunnelling sector, keeping equipment regularly tested and calibrated ensures that operations continue to run productively, efficiently and safely.
Continually testing and measuring the effectiveness of machinery and new technology is key to enabling future development, as well as protecting the effectiveness of current equipment. Tektronic oscilloscopes, probes and analyzers are used across various industries, including medical technologies, military operations, material science and engineering, wired and wireless communication, semiconductor manufacturing, and power industries.
Carroll Technologies utilises Tektonic measuring and testing devices for their factory-authorized repair and calibration services. Covering a wide range of manufacturers in their distribution network, including Pyotte-Boone Electronics, Northern Lights Technology, and MSA, Carroll maximises customer’s investment in mining safety, power and communication solutions with MinerCare 24/7 by extending the working life of products and ensuring they work to their full potential. Using Tektonic measurement devices and testing solutions, Carroll is able to provide mines with certified repairs and calibration documentation. The company also provides 24/7 technical support, an extensive stock of spare parts, and rapid response to mining emergency situations.
Leading the industry with innovative electrical control systems and the ability to design specialised power distribution systems for major projects, Becker/SMC offers an extensive portfolio to the mining industry, including belt power centres with integral starters, distribution boxes, open and explosion-proof portable substations, intrinsically safe lighting systems and hydraulic pump controls.
Becker/SMC mining products are available through Carroll Technologies, experts in safety and power distribution equipment for the mining industry. Carroll has supplied essential equipment to more than 800 mines across the US.
According to Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood: “Becker/SMC manufactures motor controls and equipment that relates to power throughout mines, both for underground and above-ground operations. We stock and sell all the components and equipment for this company, from power centres, power centre components, circuit breakers, ground monitors, plugs, receptacles and switches, as well as complete assembly of power centres and substations.”
Becker/SMC products available through Carroll include:
Tester kits (C-3100-1H)
Relays (6314-019)
Receptacles (RL40FFE108-OOR)
Couplers (PML20C203-2A08Z)
Plug (PG40BFU108-00X)
Lugs (2455-014)
Terminals (6852-018)
Pins (6852-038)
Customers who choose to purchase Becker/SMC products through Carroll Technologies benefit from MinerCare 24/7 support, which provides around the clock technical assistance, factory authorised repair and rapid response to emergency situations.
Combining Becker/SMC’s expertise in design and manufacturing, and Carroll Technologies’ extensive distribution network across the US and up-to-date stock, any power requirement for mining operations can be solved, whether it be a component replacement or the design of a complete distribution system.
Fire in an underground mine or tunnel can prove fatal, especially when working in confined spaces with ventilation and suppression systems that are not optimised and limited evacuation routes. The presence of gas such as methane in tunnels also introduces the risk of catastrophic explosion.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration and PPE manufacturers continue to work to develop safety equipment to prevent fires or protect works in emergency scenarios.
What Are the Key Concerns When it Comes to Fire Safety in Mines and Tunnels?
Atmosphere monitoring and efficient ventilation are essential for ensuring fire safety in mines. Tunnel operators must also ensure that equipment meets MSHA standards and is fitted with adequate fire suppression systems.
To be prepared in case a fire does break out, workers must be provided with suitable personal safety equipment, be trained to use it efficiently, and be aware of the safest escape routes.
Studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) show that ventilation air velocity significantly affects fire detection and suppression capabilities. Additionally, underground conveyor belts can produce smoke and toxic gases, which are carried around the mine through the ventilation system.
This all highlights just how vital it is to have the correct mining fire suppression systems and tunnel fire safety precautions in place.
Fire Protection and Safety Equipment
To combat the dangers associated with inadequate tunnel ventilation and fire suppression systems, mining infrastructure and safety equipment is advancing to make the industry safer and more efficient.
There are now a number of options available to mine operators to ensure that the atmosphere underground is safe, minimising the risk of fire.
Ventilation on demand (VOD) uses sensors to detect where machinery and workers are in order to direct clean air flow in that direction, instead of venting to unoccupied areas of the mine.
The use of heavy machinery and conveyor belts underground means that dust and toxic gases are inevitable. Ventilation mining curtains direct air to specific areas of the mine, detecting and trapping any potential contamination.
Personal protective equipment for fire safety in mines comprises a range of products, including handheld gas detection units, firefighting packs and breathing apparatus.
Fire Safety from Carroll Technologies
Carroll Technologies has more than thirty years of experience providing safety solutions to the mining industry. It has a distribution network of more than 70 manufactures, including top brands like Pyott Boone, Stancor Pumps, Samson and more.
Carroll Technologies also supplies a range of customisable ventilation curtains from Bluefield Manufacturing. Its portfolio is designed to be tear-resistant and work efficiently even in high temperatures.
For equipment and belt monitoring applications, Carroll offers solutions such as the Pyott Boone Electronics’ (PBE) Belt Boss series, which monitors all aspects of conveyor belt operations, including the generation of dust and the spread of fires, as well as the risk of equipment breakage and workers falling.
Fire Safety Solutions for the Water Industry
Fire Safety solutions for the water industry help to mitigate the risk of fire in modern water operations. In many industries, such as mining and offshore oil and gas platforms, fire is a potentially lethal hazard to workers operating within these already hazardous fields. As such, any measures taken by firms to reduce this risk and thus enhance worker safety is an incredibly worthwhile investment. Within the water industry and other industrial sectors, fire safety pipelines work to deliver water or chemicals which seek to extinguish fires quickly, thereby saving lives and preserving equipment. These fire suppression systems are an immensely important tool and, when implemented effectively, can preserve life and greatly reduce the costs associated with industrial accidents and operational downtime.
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses available from Carroll Technologies include:
Becker Mining Systems has provided thousands of power systems to a number of industries, as well as investing in the modernisation to ensure safety and efficiency.
The flameproof Endis switchgears and transformers have been developed for hazardous environments in underground mining operations, and the Endis contactors implement the respective application of the switchgear devices.
E-Houses, also known as Power Houses, function as a self-contained motor control centre with all associated controls, such as VFD, lighting, electrical wiring and network communications, as well as SCADA and HMI.
Building on more than thirty years of experience providing safety products and solutions to the mining and tunnelling industry, Carroll Technologies is entrusted to ensure that operations at more than 800 mines across North America run smoothly and safely.
Products and services provided by Carroll Technologies’ distributors are MSHA approved and covered by our experienced product support team.
Across North America, we have 13 distribution centres, a growing network of manufacturers, and more than $7million worth of mining components for emergency repair. Our rapid response services deliver and repair safety equipment in the case of an emergency, such as mine fires or equipment breakdown. Carroll Technologies mining consultancy services ensure that mining operators choose the best equipment for the application and site conditions.
We also provide training programmes for our clients to keep staff up to date with safety regulations and proper procedures for the products provided by our distributors.
With more than 30 years of experience providing safety and power distribution equipment for US mines, Carroll Technologies is ideally positioned to provide transformers and customized power solutions.
According to Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood: “We have stocked Micron equipment and have sold that product for years. It is a very good, proven product, that is very reasonably priced. It is designed to take care of a lot of different applications for a lot of different voltages.”
For more than 40 years, Micron has been a trusted supplier of transformers and power supplies for customers across the globe. The 50VA transformer (B050BTZ13RB) can be purchased in the US through Carroll Technologies. For more information regarding power distribution and transformers for your mining project, or to get a quote for your mining safety needs, call Carroll on 606-573-1000 or send an enquiry here.
Micron’s transformers are electrically tested to regulatory standards with automatic test equipment. Each unit undergoes 100% testing during encapsulation, as well as again before being taken to the finished goods inventory.
Customers that purchase transformers or power solutions for mines and tunnels through Carroll Technologies benefit from the industry-leading MinerCare 24/7 service. Offering technical support around the clock, rapid response to emergencies and a spare parts inventory worth more than $7million, customers will also get the most out of their investment when utilising Carroll Technologies factory-authorised repair centres. With a distribution network of more than 70 trusted manufacturers, Carroll Technologies can meet your power distribution needs. In addition to Micron, Carroll is partnered with Federal Pacific, Benshaw, Mining Controls, ABB and SMC Electrical Products in order to provide a comprehensive range of equipment, including transformers, variable frequency drives, motor and drive controls, power centres and AC connectors.
Carroll’s portfolio includes a range of products to keep operations running, including adhesives, sealants and tape, bearings, electrical equipment, facility maintenance products, mechanical power transmission, and safety equipment.
With a distribution network of more than 70 manufacturers across the globe, Carroll Technologies has supported more than 800 mines across the US. Specialising in safety equipment, Carroll also supplies miner equipment and tracking, communications solutions such as underground radios, monitoring equipment, motor controls, electronics, and a mine central communications centre.
Carroll’s portfolio of power distribution products includes variable frequency drives, soft start packages, power centres, AC connectors, machine and long wall lighting, ground monitoring equipment, filters, hoists, trolleys and cranes.
Power distribution systems and products provided through Carroll Technologies is supplied through industry leading manufacturers, such as Benshaw inc, Federal Pacific, J & R Manufacturing, ABB, Mining Controls, and SMC Electrical Products.
Safety equipment is essential to any mining operation, and with more than 30 years of experience Carroll Technologies offers the expertise in safety products and practises. Equipment is available to prepare mining operations for any emergency and ensure the safety of its workers. Carroll supplies self-contained self-rescuers (SCSR), ventilation and air quality testing, underground refuge chambers, testing equipment, multi-gas detection instruments, firefighting equipment and foam packs, as well as anemometers and temperature controls.
Carroll Technologies Group also provides the most comprehensive service and support organisation available to mining and tunnelling operations. MinerCare 24/7 offers around the clock technical support, an extensive spare parts inventory and expert repair that meets MSHA specifications at factory authorised repair centres.
Carroll also offers a complete range of voice communications solutions to support a mine’s IT infrastructure and enable constant communication between operation centres and underground mining teams.
