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November 16-17, 2017 Paris, France
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Materials Science, Metal and Manufacturing
Journal of Materials Science and Nanotechnology
Volume 1 Issue 2
Abimbola O Aniki, Mater Sci Nanotechnol 2017, 1:2
Lean manufacturing techniques optimization in
redesigning test-bench chain to withstand high
torque during operation
Abimbola O Aniki
Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
T
he crawler chains of underground continuous miners
transfer the torque induced by traction reducers to
the ground. The translation of circular motion to lateral
motion enables the Continuous Miner to move forward or
backwards. However, the crawler chain is unfortunately too
bulky for use at the test bench for testing purposes as there
is a human interface in assembling and disassembling of the
chain. Therefore, research had to be done to investigate other
alternative materials that could be used to mould the crawler
chain. The material must be light in weight and be able to
handle the large torque values or alternatively re-design the
chain to a lighter one. The aim is to reduce 50% of the weight
of a single link. Investigation and exhaustive research will be
conducted in fabricating the new designs of the chain as well
as considering the cost effectiveness of the manufacture of the
chain to be used. The analysis is to check if the new designed
test bench chain can handle the high torques generated during
operation.
Figure 1:
Shows the test bench chain configuration system
Figure 2:
Describe the traction reducer test bench fully
assembled
Recent Publications
• Bolarinwa G O, Aniki A O, Farounbi J A, Aduloju S
C (2015) The effects of iron-ore tailings on setting
times of some commercial cement. Scholars Journal of
Engineering and Technology. 3(1A):14-20.
• Bolarinwa G O, Aniki A O, Aduloju S C (2015)
Investigation of compressive strength of concrete from
cement and iron-ore tailings mixture. Scholars Journal of
Engineering and Technology. 3(5A):560-562.
Biography
Abimbola O Aniki graduated in 2002 from University of Ilorin, Nigeria
(Mechanical Engineering, Production/Maintenance option) worked with Lafarge
Cement Nigeria as Inspection Engineer, Methods Department. He had his
Master’s Degree at University of Johannesburg, South Africa from Department
of Mechanical Engineering. He is currently lecturing at Vaal University of
Technology. South Africa. He has several conferences and journals focusing
on Maintenance field and has contributed greatly on the big project at Lafarge
Cement which titled K1MR- Kiln 1 Major Repair. In his present job, apart from
been a Lecturer, is also an examiner, moderator and a visitor WIL student (Work
Integrated Learning) at various companies. He is a Researcher and is pursuing
PhD Degree.
abimbolaa@vut.ac.za