Crushing smarter with Sandvik RMS

To address the increasing demand for remote monitoring of crushing operations, Sandvik Rock Processing is trialling its Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) in Africa 

At Electra Mining Africa 2024, Sandvik Rock Processing introduced RMS—a digital solution enabling remote oversight of crushing processes—signalling a new era of digital services for African mining operations.

“RMS is the latest addition to our suite of existing digital technologies,” commented Nils-Peter Ahlqvist, sales support manager of Africa & Latin America – Crushing Division at Sandvik Rock Processing. “It complements our ever-evolving Automation and Connectivity System (ACS) and SAM by Sandvik cloud-based digital assistant. RMS translates vast amounts of data acquired from Sandvik crushers into actionable recommendations, reducing operating costs and boosting productivity and sustainability.”

Optimising crushers with RMS

By analysing deviations in both crusher performance and machine health, RMS identifies issues and recommends corrective measures based on real-time data. This proactive approach enables customers to anticipate and resolve potential problems before they escalate, reducing operational disruptions.

Additionally, RMS enhances machine visibility, allowing operators to replace worn parts before they fail. Over time, the collected data helps identify frequently replaced components, ensuring that critical spare parts are always available, thereby preventing unnecessary downtime.

Mines leveraging RMS can achieve greater operational efficiency through continuous 24/7 data analysis, optimising equipment usage, and minimising unplanned stoppages. Increased uptime translates to improved machine utilisation, ultimately lowering the cost per hour of operation.

“In addition, the data gathered on crusher performance makes optimisation easier with the ultimate goal of enhancing business performance. The alerts, available 24/7, also help reduce high wearing of crusher components, which is detrimental to material consistency and has negative cost implications,” added Ahlqvist. 

Maintaining machines in peak condition not only improves cost efficiency but also reduces energy consumption, helping customers minimise their environmental footprint.

“Energy efficiency and sustainability have over the years become a key part of business decisions for mining companies, especially on the back of growing pressure for the industry to improve its sustainability performance. With RMS, we are bringing yet another set of advanced digital services to help the industry increase efficiency while reducing carbon emissions,” concluded Ahlqvist.