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Trash, Slurry & Sludge Pumps for Mining Operations

High Quality Trash & Slurry Pumps from Carroll Technologies

Building on more than 40 years of experience, Carroll Technologies helps its customers take the guesswork out of finding slurry, trash and sludge pumps.

In collaboration with Equipment Pro, industry-leaders in mining pumping solutions, Carroll supports customers to find mining slurry pumps best suited for the application, underground or above ground, large or small.

Offering a comprehensive range of field-proven rugged vertical turbine pumps that have been used to pump slurry across US mines, Equipment Pro has experience designing, retrofitting and building complete trash pump facilities.

Its portfolio includes everything from valves, pumps, mixers and tanks, to pump parts and instrumentation.

Equipment Pro’s no-seal pump features a unique bypass/pressure break area and slinger, which confines leakage to the area below the discharge head.

Not only does this eliminate the potential for fluid contamination, it also means that no external lubricants are needed as all bearings and parts are lubricated by the fluid being pumped.

First Class Mining Pump Solutions & Support

In purchasing Equipment Pro trash and slurry pumps, alongside other brands like Stancor from Carroll Technologies, customers gain access to Carroll’s  24/7 technical support, as well as Carroll’s country-wide repair centres.

Carroll provides rapid response to mining emergencies, as well as factory authorized mining repair and certification.

Additionally, training is offered for a number of Carroll’s products to ensure that operators are up-to-date and pumping systems are running as they should.

For more information about pump vertical turbines for pumping slurry and trash water, get in touch below or visit Carroll’s online mining shop to discover their range of essential mining equipment.

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Submersible & Dewatering Pumps for Mining and Construction

Submersible dewatering pumps (Shutterstock)

The demand for underground mine dewatering pumps is growing, especially as mining operations are increasingly digging deeper.

Finding the best submersible pump is no easy task. From electric and portable to deep well varieties, there are a lot of rugged, reliable mining dewatering pumps on the market.

So which pump manufacturers have the answer?

Submersible & Dewatering Pumps from Carroll Technologies

Building on more than 40 years of experience providing mining equipment to more than 800 mines across the US, Carroll Technologies has built a network of manufacturers who provide industry-leading products.

According to Carroll Technologies president, Allen Haywood:

“Carroll provides Equipment Pro pump-turbine systems and different model pumps for different situations around mining facilities, including free-floating pumps and automatic pumps to pump small amounts of water to large amounts of water from ponds and flooding issues. We work hand-in-hand with Equipment Pro to custom-design pumping dewatering solutions for any situation.”

Equipment Pro’s pump vertical turbines and dewatering pumps are designed to handle the tough requirements of industry applications, including mining, chemical and construction.

They have supplied pumping solutions across the US for a comprehensive range of applications, from dewatering to slurry tanks, with vertical turbine pumps that offer excellent corrosion resistance and a long working life.

Carroll also supplies Mefcor’s simple pumping solutions, which offer clog-resistant designs for difficult dewatering applications.

Mefcor dewatering pumps do not require a power source or maintenance, so they are cost-effective and simple to run.

You can also now purchase dewatering submersible pumps from Stancor, a company who have been an industry leader for over 35 years.

First Class Mining Pump Solutions & Support

By purchasing Equipment Pro Mefcor and Stancor submersible pumps from Carroll Technologies, customers gain access to 24/7 services, including rapid response to crisis situations and an extensive stock of spare parts.

We also provide industry-leading technical support, as well as factory-authorized mining equipment repair.

For more information about pumping solutions from Carroll Technologies get in touch with us below.

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Industrial Pumps

Pump (Shutterstock)

High-Quality Pumps for Mining, Tunneling, Construction & Industrial Applications

With the removal or redirecting of water, mud and slurry being essential to keep production running smoothly, it is important for mines to carefully consider which industrial mining pumps they should invest in to ensure that it is tailored to the application.

Industrial Pumps for Heavy Duty Applications

Industrial pumps play a vital role in modern operations. SAMOA’s range of AODD pumps is suitable for a wide range of applications. Pumps such as submersible and dewatering pumps ensure that water does not impede operational efficiency and that operations can continue even in unfavourable conditions. Moreover, trash, slurry, and sludge pumps are required for the removal of debris which again allows for the continuation of mining activities. Carroll Technologies offers an extensive range of industrial pumping solutions and fluid management systems, as well as monitoring devices for their maintenance which ensure that pumps remain functional and optimal over extended periods.

Industrial Pump Manufacturers

As experts in mining equipment, Carroll Technologies has done the research for you.

SAMOA serves the Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) pump market. SAMOA’s Pivot UP introduces a unique frictionless Pivot-Shaft Air Valve to provide maximum performance and energy efficiency, which exceeds market expectations in mining operations, as well as other major industries such as construction.

Proven to be industry pump distributor leaders with its extensive range of valves, pumps, mixers and tanks, as well as pump parts, instrumentation and complete designed pumping systems, Equipment Pro can supply rugged pump solutions for any mining application. Among its portfolio is the Equipment Pro no-seal pump, which is designed as a unique bypass/pressure break area and slinger that confines leakage to the area below the discharge head. The benefit of this industrial pump is that it eliminates the potential for fluid contamination, and all bearings and parts are lubricated by the fluid being pumped. It does not require a conventional leaking packing box or mechanical seal, as well as no field adjustment or maintenance.

Other mining tunneling and water industry pump manufacturers include Mefcor, which supplies simple, clog-resistant industrial pumps for difficult dewatering applications. As its nylon-bristled drive wheel taps do not require a power source, running costs and maintenance are minimal. You can also find a fantastic range of pumps from Stancor, who have been industry-leading specialists for over 35 years.

Our range of top quality mining pumps and equipment includes:

Customized Solutions from Your Pump Distributor

Finding the right pump is not a simple “add to basket purchase”, so Carroll Technologies supports its customers to find the right product, whether it involves a simple application or a fully customized pump network.

Carroll provides a comprehensive range of pump-turbine systems in various models for different situations around industrial facilities.

This includes free-floating pumps and automatic pumps that are used for anything from small amounts of water to large volumes of water such as ponds and flooding issues, both on the surface or underground.

By purchasing SAMOA, Balcrank, Equipment Pro, Mefcor or Stancor pumps from Carroll Technologies, customers gain access to Carroll’s expertise and technical support, as well as Carroll’s factory-authorized equipment repair centers.

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Samson Rope: High-Quality Mining Rope Supplied by Carroll Technologies

Samson Synthetic Rope

“The Samson Rope product has been around for a long time, but has really taken off due to the safety issues of using steel cable and chains. This is a product that is equally as strong, if not stronger, in the same application,” explains Allen Haywood, president of Carroll Technologies.

“When a chain breaks or a cable breaks, it has very serious consequences to anyone near. It can take legs off, it can cause head injuries. It can kill people.”

Carroll Technologies is a supplier of mining safety equipment, including Samson Rope products. According to Haywood: “Samson has built a great relationship and worked very well with us. They stand out above and beyond any other nylon rope type manufacturers. They’re the oldest company with the best reputation and the highest quality product.”

From pre-sale to installation and post-delivery services, Samson is dedicated to maximizing customer investment. To this day, Samson continues to reinvent, refine and optimize their products.

A popular Samson product used in the mining industry is the Panther Recovery Sling. Panther is a high-strength, lightweight low-stretch recovery tow sling. It is designed for maximum safety and reliability for vehicle recovery and mining applications.

The 12-strand multiple grommet rope is manufactured from 100% Dyneema fiber with chafe protection for superior strength and abrasion resistance. It is considerably lighter than Kevlar, wire and chain, requiring less man power and reducing the risk of safety hazards.

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Brattice Ventilation Curtains for Mining and Tunnelling

brattice ventilation curtains for mining

Why Are Ventilation Curtains So Important?

The most common toxic gases in mines are carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, as well as flammable gases such as methane and hydrogen.

The presence of these flammable and toxic gases in mining areas populated with workers or equipment at risk of getting hot or causing sparks can prove fatal.

Methane and coal dust explosions have been the cause of some of the most devastating mining disasters and underground miner fatalities, so quality brattice ventilation curtains are a key priority.

Mining Brattice Curtains from Carroll Technologies

Carroll Technologies, a leading supplier of mining safety equipment for more than 800 mines across the US, offer the industry a range of ventilation solutions.

“Ventilation curtains are provided to us by Bluefield Manufacturing,” explains Carroll president Allen Haywood.

“This product is used in all underground mining applications to properly ventilate, to channel airflow throughout the mine and supply fresh air to areas of the mine that it’s needed and remove contaminated air where it needs to be removed. It’s used in any type of mine that this needs to be accomplished.”

Bluefield’s portfolio of mining ventilation curtains is tear-resistance and designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.

The lightweight brattices curtains are manufactured from a woven or double laminate polyethylene material, with customized transparency and material size. Clear brattice material offers greater transparency for safety and heavier material curtains are designed for areas with high volumes of air.

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MineTech Mine Foam Sealant: Dust Suppression & Control for Mining

mine foam sealant for mining ventilation

This type of mine ventilation air sealant is a disposable, expandable spray foam kit, which comprises two chemical components.

When sprayed from low pressure dispensing equipment, the mine foam expands 6-10 times its initial volume, creating an airtight seal around the targeted area. Within 30 seconds, the product becomes tack free.

A typical kit has a yield of 15 ft3 / 180ft2 at one inch thick. The foam has a temperature tolerance between -250°F – 250°F and tensile strength of 36.14 psi (ASTM D1623). It does not contain CFC’s, Penta-BDE’s, VOC’s or Urea-Formaldehyde

Quaker’s mine foam sealant is available through their US distributor, Carroll Technologies, who have been providing mining safety equipment to more than 800 mines across North America for more than thirty years.

“Quaker Chemical is a well-established company and we’ve been representing them for some time,” explains Allen Haywood, president of Carroll Technologies. “They specialise in dust suppression foam and chemicals.”

“One of the most popular products that we supply for them is the Mine Foam, which is used to spray into areas to make a solid seal to control airflow in underground mining applications. It’s very easy to use and is more efficient that its competitors. Carroll Engineering always keeps this product in stock, and operators usually let us know how much they use a month so we can arrange to have regular shipments sent to them around their schedule.”

Dust control in mines

Mine dust suppression controls the flow of dust generated during mine processes to improve the breathable atmosphere and reduce the risk of fire, making this product vital for safety.

MINETECH Polyurethane systems for mining

Other MINETECH Quaker Chemical products include the polyurethane mine foam spray and silicate systems for consolidation and preventing water infiltration of unstable ground conditions, such as the MINETECH™ PUR 70, MINETECH AQUASIL and MINETECH™ FOAMSIL.

For more information about dust suppression solutions or to purchase Quaker Chemical Q-Foam for your project, call Carroll Technologies at 606-573-1000 or send an inquiry here.c

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Pyott Boone (PBE Axell) Leaky Feeder Communication Systems

Mine worker using PBE Axell leaky feeder communication system

Pyott Boone (PBE Axell), experts in data and communications infrastructure, offers customizable systems that provide clear two-way radio communication and high-speed data transfer capabilities.

Pyott Boone, or PBE Axell, offers a wide range of leaky feeder systems. From conventional leaky feeder systems to a CMTS system, permanent radiating cable network or hybrid networks, PBE designed and tested communication systems ensure efficient above and underground communication.

“The leaker feeder system is the foundation of other products that can be built on by Pyott Boone,” explains Allen Haywood, president of mining safety and communication equipment distributor Carroll Technologies.

“The PBE leaky feeder system consists of giving real-time radio communications throughout the mining operation underground. Other items can be added on top of this, not just radio communication, such as different types of mine monitoring equipment for atmosphere or tracking personnel.”

PBE Axell Leaky Feeder Communication Systems from Carroll Technologies

Carroll Technologies supplies PBE leaker feeder cables such as the (20-00007) and VHF leaky cable (20-00008).

Other leaky feeder units include the MPS-110 power supply (mps1104100011), amplifiers with tracking (bda-4ut-lmr), control room equipment (cr-equipment), joiner boxes (01-20006-lmr), Yagi antennas (175-0001-161) and couplers (01-20106-l), as well as connectors (22-00046), headend balancers (1968), termination boxes (01-20010-P) and Motorola batteries (NNTN4497CR).

With a comprehensive range of leaky feeder cables and system units, Carroll Technologies can supply fully-customized Pyott Boone (PBE Axell) systems for any operation or site requirement.

Carroll is also a factory-certified repair center for PBE equipment and stocks a range of replacement products, ensuring that your communication system is always running efficiently and provides you with a long service life.

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Safety Advantages of High-Performance Synthetic Rope in Mining

Samson Rope technologies in mining

High-performance synthetic rope is being promoted as one of the latest ways that mine operators can improve efficiency and safety on their sites.

Carroll Technologies Group, looking to promote the benefits of high-performance synthetic rope to the US mining industry, recently became a distribution partner for Samson, the leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic ropes.

Regional sales manager Donna Poll said: “Samson is excited about the partnership with Carroll Technologies Group. They are safety-based, and the products we make can significantly contribute to safer mining operations.”

Samson has been manufacturing rope for over 140 years and creates its rope from multiple fibres, including high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), such as Dyneema® by DSM, which is among the strongest fibres in the world.

A key selling point for high-performance synthetic rope over wire (or metallic) alternatives is that synthetics are the same strength but only about one-seventh the weight for equivalent diameters. That makes synthetic rope safer to handle, and increases efficiency related to time to rig and personnel required.

Describing the safety improvement for miners, Poll said: “When wire rope breaks there’s a danger of damaging the surrounding area and people. Synthetic rope has much more predictable recoil properties.”

Synthetic rope safety advantages

Synthetic rope can be more expensive than steel, initially, but, as Poll puts it: “The cost advantages realised with increased efficiency and the safety factor cannot be discounted. You can’t put a price on safety.”

Working together, Carroll Technologies Group and Samson provide a complete solution for customers, as well as strong after-sales support.

Poll said: “We have a team of engineers who help support the sales effort. There’s a synergy with Carroll’s solutions-based approach.”

Samson is particularly pleased to be working with Carroll Technologies Group on continuing to expand the use of synthetic rope in the metal and non-metal side of the mining industry in the east and southern basin of the US, having already seen widespread adoption of the product in the coal industry.

Asked what the main benefits are of synthetic rope, Poll says: “It’s safer, lighter, faster and easier.”

The safety benefits are two-fold: first, because synthetic rope is so much lighter, there is less likelihood of sprain and strain injuries for those handling it. Second, recoil (what happens when a rope breaks) is more predictable.

Polls said: “When wire rope breaks, it snaps back in an uncontrolled manner and creates metal shrapnel that can damage or destroy anything that gets in its way. Due to its inherently torque neutral construction and low stretch, a high performance synthetic rope allows for a more controlled and predictable release of energy should it part.”

Using synthetic rope leads to overall savings because it is so much lighter than wire. “If you are recovering a piece of equipment that’s stuck and weighs 300,000 pounds, the wire rope required is going to require a few people and a small crane to get in place. Synthetic rope is much faster to get into place, so downtime is reduced. It’s also easier to use so it improves your efficiency.”

President of Carroll Technologies Group, Allen Haywood, said: “We are excited to be starting this partnership with Samson. It is a unique safety product that fits in well with our focus on safety and enhances our offering.”

View Carroll’s range of Samson rope products in our Online Store.

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Minegrid: High-Strength Geosynthetic Support for Underground Highwalls

What is Geogrid?

Geogrid is a geosynthetic material used for terrain and soil stabilization and is commonly used to reinforce underground retaining walls.

With operational and personnel safety being so vital in the underground and mining industries, geosynthetic solutions like geogrid products provide high strength and high quality support.

What is Geogrid Made Of?

Geogrid products are usually made with polymer materials such as polyester, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene or polypropylene.

Huesker’s Minegrid has been manufactured using ultra high-tenacity polyester and features a flame-resistant and anti-static coating for the very best in safety standards when it comes to soil stabilization and retaining wall support.

Minegrid Geosynthetics from Carroll Technologies

Huesker’s Minegrid is available through its North America distributer Carroll Technologies, a leading supplier of mining safety equipment.

“Our clientele have a regular need for Minegrid products for underground and aboveground operations to protect from debris. They’re essential to protect workers and pedestrians,” explains Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood.

“Huesker supplies a lot of other supporting products that we’re excited about distributing; roadbed products, highwall products and other safety products of that nature.”

The low-weight high-strength geosynthetic material has low elongation properties, offering less deformation over time.

Additionally, it is non-corrosive and resistant to chemical degradation.

Minegrid holds debris and waste material, preventing goaf from flooding the working environment. Installing Minegrid optimizes processes, maximizes shareholder value, and improves safety.

A standard Minegrid roll size is 5m by 100m, however narrower and shorter rolls can be provided upon request.

Due to its low weight, it is fast and easy to install for all types of soil stabilization and terrain reinforcement.

Minegrid has been utilized to recover longwalls and support ribs, as well as reinforce highwalls in mines and underground tunnels.

Having been used by the industry since 1994, it is proven to be effective even in extreme conditions, with an unequalled safety record.

Carroll Technologies has provided mining equipment to more than 800 mines across the US and offers its customers industry-leading 24/7 Miner Care support, including on-call technical support, factory-certified repair, and rapid response safety compliance.

Factory-authorized repair centres extend the service-life of support products, improving safety and the value of your investment.

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Ensuring Clear and Undistorted Underground Communication: The Model 112 Page Boss Mine Phone

Mine operative using the model 112 page boss mine phone

Ensuring clear and undistorted underground communication available from Carroll Technologies include:

Carroll Technologies is a trusted and leading supplier of Page Boss phones across North America, having delivered safety equipment to more than 800 mines in the US for more than 30 years.

The Page Boss Model 112 Series comprises the Model 112 Gen II, Model 112, and Model 112RS. Based on Pyott-Boone’s design experience, the Page Boss series offer a proven, robust and economical design.

Weighing just 11lbs, it is lightweight, easy to use, and offers variety with adjustable volume controls, as well as both paging and semi-private communication.

“The Pyott-Boone phone is a unit that has been in service for many years. It’s proven in the mining industry,” explains Carroll Technologies president Allen Haywood.

“We stock a lot of these units and similar products, and we can customize them with a dialling pad or a warning light.”

Page Boss phones deliver clear and undistorted communication across an entire pager system and are compatible with all two-wire, 12VDC page phones available to the mining and underground tunnelling industry.

The Page Boss phone series are enclosed in NEMA 4X rated polycarbonate resin and feature a combination handle handset hanger and mounting bracket.

In order to engage the paging function on all standard models, users hold down both the page switch and the handset switch simultaneously. For the semi-private conversation capability, users press the headset switch only. An inter-face unit is available to connect the pager phone network to leaky feeder radio systems.

Pyotte-Boone, now PBE Axell’s products supplied through Carroll Technologies are fully MSHA approved and covered by MinerCare 24/7, which provides round the clock technical support, an extensive spare-parts inventory, and factory-authorized repair at 13 Carroll support centers across the US.