What are the applications of circle wrenches in the mining industry
Free pliers have various important applications in the mining industry:
1、 Ore sampling process
1. Collection of ore specimens
In the geological exploration stage, when it is necessary to collect small samples from ore bodies for composition analysis and quality assessment, free clamps can play a role. Exploration personnel can use free clamps to pick up small pieces of ore. Due to the m
Free pliers have various important applications in the mining industry:
1、 Ore sampling process
1. Collection of ore specimens
In the geological exploration stage, when it is necessary to collect small samples from ore bodies for composition analysis and quality assessment, free clamps can play a role. Exploration personnel can use free clamps to pick up small pieces of ore. Due to the manual control of the clamping force of the free pliers, it is easy to obtain samples of appropriate size from the surface of the ore body or from the exposed gaps of the ore body without excessively damaging the structure of the ore body.
For some hard textured ores, such as quartz ore, if the jaws of the free pliers are made of high hardness alloy steel material, they can firmly grip the ore, making it convenient for sampling personnel to separate the ore from the attached rock mass.
2. Preliminary sample processing
The collected ore samples may have a large volume and require preliminary crushing or sorting. Free pliers can be used to assist in crushing larger ore blocks. The operator can place the ore block on a hard surface, clamp the ore with a free clamp, and crush the edge of the ore with appropriate force to make the ore reach a size suitable for subsequent analysis equipment (such as jaw crusher, etc.) processing.
When classifying and labeling ore samples, the free clamp can also conveniently clamp the ore and place it in different sample bags or labeling areas.
2、 Equipment maintenance and installation process
1. Installation of small equipment components
In mining production, there are many small equipment and tools, such as ventilation equipment, components of small ore conveyor belts, etc. When installing these components, free pliers can be used to clamp small parts such as bolts, nuts, washers, etc. For example, when installing the rollers of a conveyor belt, it is necessary to clamp the nut with a free clamp and tighten it onto the bolt to ensure that the rollers are firmly installed and the conveyor belt operates normally.
For the installation of some precision mining instruments and sensors, free pliers can correctly place them in the appropriate position and fix them without damaging the parts. For example, when installing gas monitoring sensors in mines, the free clamp can clamp the installation bracket of the sensor and install it in a certain position, which facilitates subsequent wiring and debugging.
2. Disassembly and replacement during equipment maintenance
When mining equipment malfunctions and requires maintenance, such as replacing jaw plates of crushers or lining plates of ball mills, free pliers can be used to disassemble damaged components. Free pliers can tightly clamp the connecting parts on old components, such as bolt heads or rivets, making it convenient for maintenance personnel to remove them.
When replacing new components, the free pliers can assist in correctly placing the new components in the installation position, and when tightening the connecting components, clamp the nuts or bolts to ensure a secure installation. Taking the replacement of the steel wire rope in a mining hoist as an example, the free pliers can clamp the joint part of the steel wire rope, helping maintenance personnel to smoothly install the new steel wire rope onto the hoist drum.
3、 Ore processing stage
1. Ore sorting
In the ore processing plant, for ores that have undergone initial crushing, sorting is required to separate ores of different qualities and types. Free pliers can be used to pick up ores, allowing sorting personnel to visually observe the characteristics of ores, such as color, texture, luster, etc., in order to determine the type and quality level of ores.
For the sorting of some valuable associated ores, free tongs can help sorting personnel separate them from the main ore. For example, in the process of copper ore processing, there may be a small amount of accompanying gold ore. Sorting personnel can use free pliers to carefully clamp out the gold ore, improving the comprehensive utilization value of the ore.
2. Assist in small-scale machining operations
In some small-scale ore processing scenarios, such as manually making ore specimens or processing small ore crafts, free pliers can be used to hold the ore, ensuring that the position of the ore is fixed during carving, polishing, and other operations, making it convenient for processing personnel to operate. For example, when making mineral ornaments, the free pliers can clamp the ore, allowing the sculptor to carve exquisite patterns on the surface of the ore.