Mining Safety Solutions

Mining operations rely on large, heavy, and often distributed machinery operating under harsh conditions. Typical challenges include uncontrolled access to hazardous areas, unexpected machine restarts, long-distance conveyor systems, high inertia equipment, and demanding environmental conditions such as dust, vibration, and weather exposure.

Pilz can support your mining challenges

Pilz helps the mining industry improve protection, reduce downtime, and increase productivity through proven automation solutions and engineering expertise. From risk assessment and safety concept design to implementation and commissioning, Pilz supports operators and machine builders in achieving compliant and reliable operations.

Three solutions stand out for their broad applicability across crushers, conveyors, mills, stockpiles, vibrating screens, and material-handling systems: the PNOZmulti 2 small controller for flexible safety control, the PSENmlock safety locking device for secure guard locking and monitoring, and Identification and Access Management (IAM) for controlled and documented access to hazardous areas. Together, they help enable safer maintenance, controlled access, and efficient operation in demanding environments.

Pilz Safety Solutions for Mining Equipment

Safe Ball Mills Operation

Ball mills contain rotating drums and heavy grinding media that can present significant safety risks during operation and maintenance. Pilz safety solutions such as the myPNOZ modular safety relay, PSENslock 2 safety locking device, and PITestop E-STOP pushbutton help protect personnel, enable safe access, and support compliance with machine safety requirements.

Safe Conveyor Belt Operation

Conveyor belts transport materials continuously over long distances and can present hazards along the entire system. Pilz safety solutions such as the PSENrope rope pull switch, the PSS 4000 automation system, and IAM – Identification and Access Management help enable safe operation, emergency stopping, and controlled access for personnel.

Safe Crusher Operation

Crushers process large rocks and other materials under high forces, creating potential hazards during operation and maintenance. Pilz safety solutions such as IAM – Identification and Access Management, the PITestop E-STOP pushbutton, and the myPNOZ modular safety relay help enable controlled access, rapid emergency stopping, and reliable safety monitoring.

Safe Stockpile Reclaimer Operation

Stockpile reclaimers continuously recover and transfer bulk materials, creating potential hazards around moving equipment and access areas. Pilz safety solutions such as the PSENradar safe radar sensor, PITreader access permission system, and PNOZmulti 2 small controller help enable safe area monitoring, controlled access, and reliable safety management during operation and maintenance.

Safe Vibrating Screen Operation

Vibrating screens use continuous motion to classify materials by size, creating potential hazards during operation and maintenance. Pilz safety solutions such as IAM – Identification and Access Management, the PITestop E-STOP pushbutton, and the PNOZmulti 2 small controller help enable controlled access, rapid emergency stopping, and reliable safety monitoring for personnel and equipment.

Safe Wagon Loading Silo Operation

Wagon loading silos store and discharge bulk materials into rail wagons, creating potential hazards during loading and maintenance activities. Pilz safety solutions such as the PSWZ X1P safety relay for standstill and voltage monitoring, the PNOZmulti 2 small controller, and IAM – Identification and Access Management help enable safe access, reliable monitoring, and controlled operation throughout the loading process.

Your benefits at a glance

Ensure compliance with current safety regulations
Reduce the risk of unexpected start-up during maintenance
Improve access protection and lockout/tagout safety
Increase safety with guard monitoring and interlocking
Enable safe stop and inertia monitoring
Reduce cybersecurity risks and protect industrial operations

Customer Reference

Good luck! - Safety for underground mining

For Sandvik Mining and Construction GmbH - from Styria, Austria - safety is the number one priority: continuous mining machines, among others, must be reliably protected from potential explosions. For this Sandvik relies on the automation system PSS 4000. It ensures that tunnel boring machines can be used underground without risk.

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