Know Your Fill. Plan with Confidence.
Introducing the Aranzu Backfill Monitoring System
In underground mining, backfill strength isn’t just important, it’s critical. Yet, without reliable in-situ data, operators are often forced to take a conservative approach, extending curing times and delaying production in key areas.
At Aranzu, we’re changing that.
Our Backfill Monitoring System provides real-time, high-resolution data on stope fill conditions, delivering the insights needed to make faster, safer, and more informed decisions underground.
Smart Monitoring. Optimised Mining Cycles.
Integrated instrumentation
Using a combination of 1 MPa Total Earth Pressure Cells and 350 kPa Vibrating Wire Piezometers, our system continuously tracks pressure and pore water pressure conditions in freshly poured backfill. Optional temperature sensing is also available, standard with every pressure cell.
Reliable data capture
All signals are routed to a 16-channel data logger housed in an IP65-rated enclosure. From there, data can be exported via USB, PC, or Ethernet connection, or streamed directly to a live server for online monitoring and remote access.
Easy setup, fault-free connections
Pre-terminated pigtails simplify installation, eliminating wiring errors and speeding up deployment in time-critical underground environments.
Reusable panel, disposable sensors
Sensors are single-use per stope and remain embedded once cured. However, the control panel is fully reusable, allowing rapid redeployment to the next location with a fresh sensor set.
Why It Matters
Without accurate backfill data, mine planners often default to conservative strength assumptions, resulting in longer delays before re-entry and unnecessary production hold-ups. The Aranzu system enables you to:
- Optimise curing times with confidence
- Increase backfill area turnaround
- Reduce downtime between stopes
- Enhance overall mine efficiency
Precision Matters. Productivity Follows.
The Aranzu Backfill Monitoring System brings clarity to your fill operations—so you can mine smarter, safer, and faster.
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