A combination of a Fleet Management System (FMS) and hydraulic on-board weighing technology transforms mine excavators into a control centre for increased productivity. Intelligent positioning technology provider Aptella has announced a new solution for excavators working on mine sites that combines iVolve FMS with RDS hydraulic excavator scales. The technology enables accurate weighing of material onto trucks, transforming the machine into a control centre for loading operations. For haul trucks already fitted with truck scales, the system acts as a tool to validate and compare truck tonnage. If trucks do not have on-board weighing technology, the excavator is able to store and transmit loading information to the truck, allowing mine managers to consistently and reliably track material movement
Fyfe, a national consultancy, was interested in diversifying its RPAS fleet to advance its service capabilities even further for its clients and found that the Quantum Systems Trinity from Aptella offered optimum value for money. “A major project we have been working on the Mt Pleasant Mine for MACH Energy; a green fields mine site situated in the Hunter Valley,” said Chris Nixon, NSW Survey Manager, Fyfe. “This project has given us exposure to various surveying disciplines such as civil, rail, cadastral, engineering, drone, and mine monitoring, whilst also holding the statutory surveying role for the site.” Why did Fyfe choose the Quantum Systems Trinity? Mr Nixon and his team undertook extensive research to ensure Fyfe implemented the
Contractors large and small report time and manpower savings while eliminating rework with this innovative 2D excavator grade control solution. By giving operators real time information about depth, distance and slope, direct to the cab without the need for a grade checker, iDig is a simple but powerful tool that pays for itself – fast! It works with any make or model of construction or grade laser, using a number of small, portable sensors fitted to the machine that measure its position relative to the desired grade. These feed real time information back to the operator via a small touchscreen display in the cab and a handy lightbar to guide him to the right level. Wairarapa contractor can
PHL Surveyors has been using MAGNET software since the late 80s and first purchased a robotic total station, about seven years ago from Aptella. PHL Surveyors is involved in many facets of surveying, including, rural boundary definition, rural and urban sub-division as well as large scale irrigation design work, planning and engineering works. Alan Longhurst is one of three directors at PHL Surveyors and operates the Bungendore branch. “My role as a surveyor and planner is to take the projects in and distribute them to the staff. I do limited field work but I make sure that my staff is well equipped with the right technology and expertise,” said Mr Longhurst. “One of the projects we’re working on
Auckland’s Ferry Building is an historic landmark in the New Zealand city. In the 100 years since it was built, the sea wall supporting the structure was gradually eroded by constant sea movement and wash from ferries docking and leaving the port. Divers discovered a large three-metre scour at the base of the sea wall that needed to be repaired and stabilised to ensure the safety and longevity of the building and underlying structure. After closer inspection a number of additional holes in the seawall were discovered. To ensure there was no damage to the building during repair works, Auckland Transport enlisted the services of CKL – a local engineering and surveying firm – to monitor the structure.
OxRocks is a new quarry based in Oxford, Canterbury in New Zealand’s South Island that specialises in aggregate products. Recently, the company invested in a hydraulic loader scale solution, the RDS Loadmaster Alpha 100 supplied by Aptella. The Alpha 100 system is a trade approved loader scale solution that enables users to transact of their weight records. By connecting to the machine’s hydraulic system, Loadmaster Alpha 100 delivers high accuracy weight information that responds to the machine’s temperature, speed and the terrain to always ensure precise results. When it came to choosing a loader scale system, OxRocks opted for Loadmaster because of the service and support he received from Aptella. “I tried to get a quote from another
Reyburn & Bryant is a Northland survey firm that specialises in cadastral and subdivision work from Kaitaia in the north and as far south as Mangawhai to the south. Having kept a close eye on industry developments in aerial mapping technology, the company had been reluctant to invest in a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) as the cost was prohibitive for the amount of work it would generate. “Much of the Northland is covered by dense bush and scrub, whilst grassy areas are often left to grow naturally giving you little idea of the terrain underneath,” said Chris Knapp, a senior surveyor for the firm. “For that reason our use of RPAS technology is somewhat limited as for
Bob Hick Earthmoving is a New Zealand construction company based in Silverdale, north of Auckland. Recently the firm invested in the latest Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) technology to increase productivity and improve safety for its surveying teams on large projects. Survey Manager Chris Lübbe said the company did a great deal of research before settling on the DJI Phantom 4 Pro aircraft, complete with Propeller AeroPoints for ground control, along with Pix4D and Virtual Surveyor software for data analysis and visualisation tools. “We were looking for the best solution for the company in the long term, with the right balance of value for money and return on investment,” Mr Lübbe said. “We needed a stable and reliable
