Alimak - Efficiency and Safety in Mining

Alimak, a global vertical access provider with a range of industrial elevators designed for aboveground and underground mining applications, report that their industrial elevators are engineered to perform at peak efficiency in the harsh environments of mines, smelters, processing plants, and concentrators. By eliminating the need for hazardous stair climbing, these elevators offer a reliable and efficient method for transporting workers, tools, and materials onsite. This is crucial for equipment maintenance, daily mining operations, and where vertical access is a part of the operational infrastructure.

At the Aitik copper mine, Europe’s largest open-pit copper mine near Gällivare in northern Sweden, Alimak has provided seven rack and pinion-driven elevators as part of Boliden’s investment in expanding the mine’s capacity. These elevators are important for maintenance and inspection across various operations, including crushing, ore stockpile management, grinding, flotation, and dewatering. Equipped with modern control systems, emergency features, and remote monitoring capabilities, these elevators ensure reliability and durability in one of the most demanding environments.

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