Background One of our clients approached us to design a replacement fixed access system for their Marion 8050 dragline. The existing access ways on the machine were not considered compliant with current Australia standards: boom walkways ran in continuous flights with no landings or changes of direction to arrest a fall, the pressed mesh treads
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Background A client approached us as they were considering modifications to a fleet of off-road trucks, including softening the rear suspension. They asked us to look at the safety implications of doing this; in particular, whether there would be an increased risk of vehicle rollover. Challenge One method which has gained recent popularity for assessing
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Background One of our clients approached us after two of their draglines suffered premature failures of the Intermediate Boom Suspension (IBS) rope tensioners within three days of each other. CMP Engineers was engaged to carry out an independent root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend practical ways to improve the reliability of the tensioner fleet. Challenge
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Background CMP Engineers was engaged by a specialist manufacturer that produces replacement components for large mining equipment. The client develops engineered alternatives to OEM parts used on machines such as draglines and rope shovels. Many draglines currently operating in mines have been in service for decades. Critical structural and drivetrain components on these machines are
Redesign of dragline cast components with high-performance forged replacements Read More »
Airborne dust remains one of the mining industry’s most significant health, compliance and operational risks. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and stricter exposure standards, operators are under growing pressure to ensure their dust-control systems are effective, maintained and capable of protecting workers. Effective dust management is more than a compliance requirement. Well-designed ventilation and filtration
CMP Engineers’ manufacturing arm, Loadquip, has successfully completed the factory acceptance testing (FAT) for a 1,500 tonnes-per-hour (TPH) salt harvester supplied to BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt Operation on the Pilbara coast of Western Australia. Following the completion of works on the tractor unit, the fully assembled salt harvester will be ready for transport to the site, marking
Background CMP Engineers partnered with a major electricity infrastructure supplier to deliver stability testing and support a safer, more reliable long-term fleet maintenance strategy. The client operates a large fleet of specialised vehicles used to maintain essential electricity infrastructure. To keep these assets operating safely and efficiently, the fleet requires disciplined maintenance, major inspections, and
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Diagnosing chronic cracking issues on a 3-tonne excavator boom is challenging. CMP combined high-rate field instrumentation with a 3D-scan-driven FEA model to move the conversation from the typical “where is it cracking” to “what factors drive instantaneous damage” and used that insight to engineer a repair predicted to lift fatigue life of the critical weld
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Background CMP Engineers and Loadquip design, manufacture and support specialised mobile machinery for mining and heavy industry. The Loadquip low loader range (heavy-duty off-highway trailers used to haul dozers, blasthole drills, excavators and similar equipment around mine sites) is one of the more complex products in our portfolio. Each machine carries safety-rated PLC controllers, graphical
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1. Background 4WD touring is a deeply embedded part of Australia’s outdoor culture and continues to grow in popularity worldwide. For many enthusiasts, vehicle setup is central to the experience, with rooftop awnings offering valuable shade and shelter in remote environments. Yet despite their utility, awnings are typically cumbersome to remove, meaning they often remain
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