Central GOK continues to upgrade equipment for the stable operation of the enterprise. One of the areas of work is the modernization of the crushing plant. For the implementation of the comprehensive repair of the unit, Meitninvest Group allocated more than UAH 5 mln.
At the crushing plant, the specialists replaced the conveyor belts - this will ensure the trouble-free operation of the equipment and the stability of the production plan. The work was carried out on two main conveyors, which play key roles in the technological process of the plant.
"A new belt with a length of 196 meters was installed on the M-2 conveyor; it transports ore from the second stage of grinding to the third and fourth ones. The productivity of this belt reaches 3,000 tonnes per hour. It ensures the operation of all four ore grinding paths, and the coherence of all production processes of the crushing plant depends on its stable operation. "The belt was repaired to prevent accidents because after three years of continuous operation, its technical condition required replacement," said Anton MILKEVYCH, Deputy Head of the Crushing Plant of Central GOK.
The KS-1 main conveyor is also performing its functions amid the renewal of 281 meters of the belt. This conveyor transports ore from the third and fourth grinding stages to the dry magnetic separation, and from there to the enrichment plant after the waste rock has been screened.
The rail track and crane girder were also revamped at the plant. Modernization of these elements is part of the comprehensive operational improvement measures. In particular, it is the revamping of the crane girder, which is continuously involved during the repair of conveyors; key elements and units; daily repairs, which include the replacement of feeder armor in bins, etc.
Experts say this repair will enable us to perform only routine maintenance for at least a year, without needing any long-term shutdowns for major repairs. The completed work will ensure that ore is received, ground, and transported to the enrichment plant in the volumes specified by the production plan.
