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Mining: Gold Corp Inc, Zacatecas States, Mexico Door installation
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Doors from a climatic perspective.
In 2010, Canadian-based Gold Corp Inc.
mining company was looking at door alternatives
for the truck maintenance shop at its
newest facility, located in Zacatecas State,
Mexico. With a projected mine life of 20 years,
Gold Corp was looking at products that
would meet its needs from a climatic perspective
while offering long-term maintenance-free
operation.
Initially there had been some thought that
doors would be unnecessary in this subtropical
climate, but further study revealed
that, due to its altitude the location experienced
a wide variety of temperature and
humidity. In addition, the desert conditions
created possibilities of significant dust
infiltration.
Critical issues:
• Reliability – With the mine site far from
any subcontractor locations, Gold Corp
needed a door with a proven track record
of efficiency and minimal maintenance.
• Environmental Control – Frequent winds
stir up dust, which can be problematic for
the extensive mechanical maintenance of
haul trucks.
Megadoor provided:
• 12 Vertical lifting truck access doors 42' × 30'
(12.9 m × 9.2 m) with a translucent fabric
option.
Benefits:
• With its double-layered fabric and positive
seals, Megadoor ensures complete atmospheric
isolation while in the closed position,
thereby reducing energy costs and eliminating
dust infiltration.
• The translucent fabric allows natural light in,
reducing electrical costs and increasing
worker comfort and productivity.
• Fast and reliable service due to the innovative
Megadoor design.