Introducing ShafTrack: a cutting-edge solution designed to assess the condition of shaft guides to enhance safety and efficiency of hoisting operations.
This multi-laser array mounts to the top of the conveyance and logs data as it descends, accurately scanning both wood and metal shaft guides. Measuring width and face-to-face dimension—the critical dimensions between guides.
By providing precise measurements, ShafTrack helps ensure the structural integrity of shaft infrastructure, making it an essential asset integrity assessment tool for mining professionals working in the challenging underground environment.
Data is indexed by set and depth for rapid identification of gaps or anomalies
This zoomed-in view of the face-to-face dimensional output from the Shaftrack laser array provides a detailed assessment of guide condition relative to engineered specifications. Deviations from the specified tolerances highlighted in green identify non-conforming sections. The data is indexed by set and depth, ensuring precise localization of gaps or anomalies at guide joints for targeted analysis and corrective action
Precision Measurement for
Safer Underground Operations
Patent Pending
Case Study #1
High-Resolution Shaft Profiling Provides Critical Data to Help Prevent Conveyance Jamming
A mining operation in Sudbury, ON encountered an unexpected counterweight jam shortly after completing their routine face-to-face measurements. Despite their recent inspection, the obstruction went undetected, causing significant operational disruption.
The issue arose because their conventional measurement process—conducted at 100-foot intervals—failed to identify a localized constriction in the shaft. By contrast, our advanced shaft profiling technology, which captures data at every inch of descent, allowed us to pinpoint the exact location of the restriction.
This level of precision not only resolved the immediate issue but also demonstrated the value of high-resolution monitoring in preventing costly downtime and improving overall shaft maintenance.
Case Study #2
High-Precision Joint Analysis and Shaft Guide Assessment
We deployed our laser-based raise inspection system at a site trying to assess the joints between guides. We strategically stacked scans along the Z-axis allowing us to precisely target and assess offsets between shaft guides at each joint.
Using this advanced technique, we successfully scanned the entire 7,000-foot shaft in under an hour of shaft time. The inspection was conducted within a skip compartment with steel guides, where the client was experiencing jamming issues with a customized conveyance. Misalignment due to guide offsets was suspected as the root cause.
Our comprehensive data package provided a detailed analysis of all shaft joints, offering precise measurements and comparing real-world conditions against engineered tolerances. This data enabled the client to make informed decisions to address the issue and optimize their conveyance performance.
Contact us today to book your
virtual or on-site demonstration
We invite mining operations to schedule a demonstration of our advanced shaft guide measuring system, designed to provide unparalleled precision and efficiency in shaft inspections.
Experience firsthand how our high-accuracy laser scanning can optimize your shaft maintenance strategy, reduce downtime, and improve operational reliability.