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Mining Solutions

by Weir-Jones Engineering

ADVANCING MINING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY

Harnessing Innovative Technology for Optimal Mining Outcomes

At Weir-Jones Engineering, we provide advanced monitoring solutions tailored for the mining industry to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance. Our technologies, including seismic monitoring with QuakeMonitor and stability assessments with VibraMonitor, deliver essential real-time data for risk management and operational optimization.

Discover how our solutions can elevate your mining operations, ensuring performance and safety in the most challenging environments.

OVER 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Our Mining Services

Weir-Jones Engineering has been at the forefront of mining technology for over 50 years, providing cutting-edge monitoring solutions designed to tackle the specific challenges faced by the mining sector. Our expertise spans across a variety of mining operations, from deep underground to surface mining, offering tools that enhance safety, reduce environmental impact, and increase operational efficiency.

Our mining services include advanced seismic monitoring, slope stability analysis, and vibration assessment, all equipped with real-time data collection and analysis capabilities. This allows for proactive management of geological risks and ensures continuous operation even in the most demanding conditions.

Weir-Jones Engineering's commitment to innovation and quality makes us a trusted partner in the mining industry, helping our clients achieve their production goals safely and efficiently.

Global Reach, Local Expertise
Custom Engineering Solutions

Underground Seismic Monitoring

Our Underground Seismic Monitoring solutions utilize advanced sensors and real-time analysis to provide early warnings and ensure safety and operational continuity in challenging underground mining environments.

Settlement Monitoring

Weir-Jones Engineering’s Settlement Monitoring solutions employ high-precision instruments to detect and analyze subsidence, helping to proactively manage structural integrity and environmental impact in various settings.

Fixed & Mobile Equipment Monitoring

Our monitoring solutions for both fixed and mobile equipment optimize safety and operational efficiency by continuously tracking machinery performance, detecting anomalies, and preventing downtime.

Enhancing Underground Safety and Integrity

Underground Seismic Monitoring

Our Underground Seismic Monitoring solutions are designed to provide crucial insights into seismic activity within mining environments. By employing advanced seismic sensors and real-time data analysis technologies, our system accurately detects and monitors seismic events, offering early warnings of potential hazards such as rockbursts and ground falls.

This proactive monitoring capability allows mining operations to enhance safety protocols, optimize drilling and excavation strategies, and ensure the structural integrity of underground workings. Our solutions are essential for maintaining continuous operations and safeguarding personnel in some of the most challenging underground conditions.

ShakeAlarm®

Trust ShakeAlarm® to deliver immediate seismic activity alerts, enabling proactive measures to protect infrastructure and personnel.

ShakeMonitor™

ShakeMonitor™ utilizes cutting-edge technology to continuously assess structural integrity, offering peace of mind through comprehensive seismic analysis.

QuakeMonitor™

QuakeMonitor™ is an advanced seismic monitoring system that provides real-time data and early warnings to enhance safety and preparedness for seismic events.

VibraMonitor™

With VibraMonitor™, monitor vibration levels within your facilities to prevent equipment damage and ensure operational continuity.

Proactive Management of Subsidence and Stability

Settlement Monitoring

At Weir-Jones Engineering we offer advanced Settlement Monitoring solutions tailored to detect and analyze subsidence or structural settling in various environments, including mining, construction, and urban development. Utilizing high-precision instruments, these systems continuously measure and record the slightest movements in structures and the earth, providing essential data to prevent potential damage and ensure stability.

This monitoring is crucial for assessing the impacts of excavation, load-bearing changes, and environmental factors on structures and landscapes. By enabling early detection of settlement issues, Weir-Jones Engineering helps clients proactively manage risks and maintain the integrity of their projects.

TiltMonitor™

Enhance the safety of your structures with TiltMonitor™, providing critical real-time tilt data to preemptively address any structural deviations.

ShakeAlarm®

Trust ShakeAlarm® to deliver immediate seismic activity alerts, enabling proactive measures to protect infrastructure and personnel.

ShakeMonitor™

ShakeMonitor™ utilizes cutting-edge technology to continuously assess structural integrity, offering peace of mind through comprehensive seismic analysis.

Rockfall™

Rockfall™ is an advanced monitoring system that delivers real-time data and early warnings to detect and manage rockslide and landslide risks.

Optimizing Performance and Safety Across Equipment Lifecycles

Fixed & Mobile Equipment Monitoring

At Weir-Jones Engineering we deliver comprehensive monitoring solutions for both fixed and mobile equipment within industrial settings, including mining and construction. These systems are engineered to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of machinery by tracking performance metrics, detecting anomalies, and predicting maintenance needs.

By continuously monitoring the condition and operational status of equipment, our solutions help prevent unplanned downtime and extend the lifespan of assets. Whether it's heavy machinery in a fixed installation or vehicles on the move, Weir-Jones Engineering ensures that all equipment operates at peak performance, minimizing costs and maximizing productivity.

ShakeAlarm®

Trust ShakeAlarm® to deliver immediate seismic activity alerts, enabling proactive measures to protect infrastructure and personnel.

ShakeMonitor™

ShakeMonitor™ utilizes cutting-edge technology to continuously assess structural integrity, offering peace of mind through comprehensive seismic analysis.

VibraMonitor™

With VibraMonitor™, monitor vibration levels within your facilities to prevent equipment damage and ensure operational continuity.

Explore Advanced Mining Monitoring Solutions

At Weir-Jones Engineering

At Weir-Jones Engineering, we are dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and productivity of mining operations through our specialized monitoring solutions. Our innovative technologies are specifically tailored to meet the rigorous demands of the mining industry, ensuring environmental compliance and optimizing operational decision-making. From advanced seismic monitoring that provides crucial underground safety to critical slope stability analysis and comprehensive settlement analysis, our products deliver the essential data needed for proactive risk management.

Our suite of monitoring technologies, including solutions for both fixed and mobile equipment management, enables continuous tracking and analysis of equipment performance. This not only helps prevent unplanned downtime but also extends the lifespan of valuable assets. Discover how our state-of-the-art monitoring technologies can support your mining activities, driving performance and safeguarding your operations.

Contact us today to learn more about how Weir-Jones Engineering can help you optimize your operations and ensure the integrity of your projects with our tailored solutions.

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OilPower & Utilities

Vibration Monitoring of Hot Bitumen Storage Tank

Weir-Jones installed vibration monitoring instruments on a hot bitumen storage tank to evaluate stress from periodic vibrations, using advanced sensors and signal conditioning techniques to ensure component safety. Their analysis certified that current stress levels were within safe limits, reducing the risk of failure due to fatigue.
Power & Utilities

Snow Load on Communications Tower Monitoring

To ensure the structural integrity of a communications tower in a heavy snowfall area, Weir-Jones monitored the tower's tilt with inclinometers, utilizing a solar-powered, remotely monitored data acquisition system. Despite significant snow build-up from road plowing, the tower maintained its position, orientation, and structural integrity throughout the winter.
Power & Utilities

New Design Crusher Monitoring

The new crusher design in an oil sands processing plant was monitored for structural integrity using extensive short-term and long-term instrumentation, proving its functionality with no observed strains or deformations beyond design limits. It has been in operation without issue for 14 years, indicating the effectiveness of the monitoring system and the durability of the crusher design.