Tag - Extensometers for Mining

Using Extensometers for Mining Safety and Productivity Enhancement

Safety is a top priority in all responsibly managed modern underground mines. Maintaining ongoing productivity is also of vital importance, as without this, the profitability and sustainability of the mine will be negatively impacted. These two aspects of underground mining are closely linked as they often face similar challenges and are affected by the same situations. An incident or potential risk...

Extensometers are Changing the World of Underground Mining

Aside from common general types of extensometers, used in applications as diverse as civil engineering and material testing, some manufacturers also make specific types of extensometers for mining use. A good example of this type of extensometer is the SMART MPBX from Mine Design Technologies (MDT). Purpose-built extensometers for mining applications are especially popular in underground mines where they are used...