Control Systems Technology is focused on driving greater efficiency and accuracy in the Australian mining industry.
Backed by more than three decades of experience in driving innovation in bulk material handling, Control Systems Technology (CST) has established a strong foothold in the Australian mining industry.
CST provides custom-designed conveyor belt-weighing equipment to the mining sector, including the close-spaced roller rack (CSRR) belt weigher, IntelliRoll, and a volumetric scanner that can be incorporated with a traditional belt weigher to provide mass and volume measurement.
Each and every CST offering is tailored to the specific applications of its clients, with the company offering custom design solutions, installation, calibration, training and ongoing support to ensure optimal performance of its products.
In designing bespoke solutions, CST conducts thorough consultations to understand customers’ unique requirements before rigorously testing and calibrating the equipment to meet those needs.
It is this kind of effort that helps to ensure the utmost equipment accuracy and performance.
With a client base represented by Tier 1 mining companies and original equipment manufacturers, CST’s solutions have enjoyed considerable success in ship-loading applications.
Using data supplied by CST weighing systems, innovative technologies such as dual- and triple-redundancy systems are integrated with site programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
To ensure critical loading parcel accuracy, PLCs can cross-reference figures to identify and isolate instruments with accuracy errors. This has helped CST clients improve efficiency, accuracy and safety in the loading process.
Given ship-loading is a critical aspect of the mining supply chain, where any downtime can lead to millions of dollars in lost revenue, CST’s efforts to minimise loading inaccuracies has been a blessing for operators.
However, with over 3000 installations in a variety of applications, CST’s solutions for the Australian resources sector are not limited to ship-loading.
CSRR
The company’s CSRR utilises a closed-space roller rack to smooth the flow of material over the belt weigher, enabling greater accuracy when weighing material on conveyor belts.
The CSRR solution has established a reputation for its accuracy in the field, with International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) accuracy of 0.1 per cent. This makes it ideal for the bulk material handling of high-value products where guaranteed accuracy is required. This includes ship-loading and product transfer management.
IntelliRoll
CST’s IntelliRoll is a belt-weighing system contained in a conveyor idler roll. Self-powered and internally recharged by conveyor motion, this innovative unit also features its own in-built tachometer.
The IntelliRoll integrates advanced technology to provide a relatively quick and simple-to-install solution for material measurement on conveyor belts, making it a highly valued and sought-after solution in the quarrying sector and suitable for all material handling, blending, and process optimisation applications in the mining industry.
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Volumetric scanner
The volumetric scanner uses advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) or radar sensors to measure material volume on conveyor belts. Different options are available and can be tailored to a client’s particular site needs and operational environment.
The scanner achieves accurate volume measurement, stockpile and load profiling, improved inventory management, and reduced material waste, making it ideal for ship-loading and belt quality control.
Once CST installs a CSRR, IntelliRoll or volumetric scanner tailored to a customer’s specific needs, the company also provides ongoing aftermarket support.
CST offers comprehensive maintenance, repair and calibration services of all brands and types of weighing equipment, as well as training programs to help ensure continued performance and customer satisfaction.
CST’s aftermarket support benefits from its strong customer relationships, with constructive feedback helping CST to refine its products by identifying areas for enhancement, ensuring continuous innovation and customer satisfaction.
With offices in Sydney, Perth and Mackay, CST can quickly mobilise service personnel to mine and ship-loading sites all across Australia, ensuring its equipment is excelling in the mining sector’s often-harsh conditions.
CST’s commitment to innovation, accuracy and customer-centric solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner, driving efficiency and productivity for its clients.
As the company’s research and development division continues to harness technology advancements, CST’s offerings are only going to further evolve, better positioning more accurate bulk material handling applications in the mining sector into the future.
Control Systems Technology will be taking part in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney from October 29–31. Visit the company at stand T23.
This feature appeared in the October 2024 issue of Australian Mining.
