Operational safety, particularly in underground mining, can only be achieved through clear visibility and effective communications between heavy equipment operators and those working around them. As with all large machines there is high incident risk [...]
CUBEx IS Lights installed on the roof support canopy can light up the Longwall face and AFC area. Plus, a triggered lighting system can create a soft barrier for increased safety in NO-GO zones [...]
In an industry where protection of both human and machine assets is essential, the high-risk nature of underground mining requires that Ex d and Ex i properties of all electrical equipment are compliant with the [...]
As Technology Showcase sponsor of the 2019 Longwall Conference, Nautitech® presented the best connectivity options for environmental survival underground. General Manager, Mac Powolny, discussed the use of the Spitfire® range of communications products to [...]
In keeping with our goal of staying current with industry developments, Nautitech®’s Managing Director, Aga Blana, recently attended the Industry 4.0 Advanced Manufacturing Forum (I4AMF) in Melbourne. What exactly is Industry 4.0? It has [...]
Intrinsic safety is one of the most effective protection techniques for equipment operating in hazardous areas. It works by removing, rather than containing, the factors that could cause an explosive mixture to ignite. The IS [...]
Nautitech®’s Methane Master, the leading shutdown and start up system in Australia, has undergone some changes to add enhanced functionality and to address the new requirements for measuring response time and telemetry of gas [...]
Nautitech recently worked on a unique project that has set a new standard for safety in underground mining with the only Ex d Group I shotcrete shaft liner in Australia. This industry-first machine by Jetcrete [...]
A recent global study of mining organisations has found that more than 60% are hampered by lack of reliable communications networks and close to half of these struggle to successfully use the data to [...]
Nautitech’s Methane Master, the most widely used methane monitoring and shutdown system in Australia has recently been installed in a coal mine in India. Regulation changes and greater recognition of IECEx certification by the Directorate General [...]
