Rules of engagement

Ailbhe Goodbody looks at the types and functions of ground-engaging tools (GETs) used in the mining industry, and speaks to some of the main providers about their newest developments

27 March 2013
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GETs are specially designed sacrificial pieces of metal that have two main purposes – increasing machine productivity and protecting the more expensive structural components from wear.

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