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What is an SMT Line?

Les — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:44:00 +0000

SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology – the process of mounting electronic components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). Bringing this process in-house gives us full control over the quality, quantity and timeframe of our printed circuit board production; whilst allowing us to expand our R&D capabilities in this area.

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Permanent Refuge Shelters vs Fresh Air Bays

Lauren Van Rooyen — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:50:34 +0000

There are several differences in fresh air base and permanent shelter designs, impacting their emergency use suitability. Some critical variations include gas monitoring, multiple air supplies, cooling and a sealed environment. These differences have and will impact personnel well-being.

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Moving A Refuge Chamber

Lauren Van Rooyen — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:44:03 +0000

Transporting and manoeuvring a refuge chamber can be a rather technical task, especially when considering the size and weight of a refuge chamber - not to mention the confines of mine declines and haulages. In this article, we’ll discuss the various options MineARC offers to suit various transportation and mine practicalities.

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Chamber Commissioning & Everything You Need to Know About It

Les — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:13:59 +0000

One of the biggest questions we get once a chamber has been bought, is "what happens now?". Once a chamber has been purchased and delivered to site, it needs to be put through the commissioning process.

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Does A Refuge Chamber Scrubber Produce Noise?

MineARC Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:48 +0000

When a refuge chamber scrubber is on, it does produce noise. This noise comes from a fan inside the unit that draws air in and pushes it out.

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What is Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Tracking?

MineARC Editor — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:25 +0000

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is a close-range radio technology that uses low power consumption to achieve high bandwidth connections.

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Can’t I Just Use a Mask in Chemical or Smoke Emergencies

MineARC Editor — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:44 +0000

Masks are great, to a certain extent. In the context of an emergency, they can assist you in moving from a dangerous situation into safety. For example, suppose you’re not in the vicinity of a shelter or safe haven. In that case, a mask can enable you to get to cover safely by providing you…

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What are Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) ?

MineARC Editor — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:23 +0000

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), also referred to as real-time locating systems and real-time tracking systems, are used to track and identify....

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Why Can’t You Just Run Away?

MineARC Editor — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:46 +0000

Consider if you work at a facility that uses chemicals or are within an area that transports them. Is it viable for you to evacuate the area safely and...

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What Overpressure Can A Chemical Shelter Handle: Understanding Blast Ratings

MineARC Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:12 +0000

After an explosion, the sudden release of energy results in a blast wave... generally measured in overpressure...Chemical shelters...

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