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WHITE PAPER: SMS Connectors are Designed for Use in Outby Areas Only in U.S. Mining Operations
In accordance with the Federal Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977, Congress has empowered the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the United States Department of Labor (DOL), to be the designated compliance and enforcement agency to ensure safe working conditions in both above-ground and below-ground mining operations in the United States.
SMS Connectors Specialized Compound Resists Degradation Due to Prolonged Exposure by Ultra-Violet (UV) Radiation
Special Mine Services, Inc. has recently completed testing and analysis by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in regards to degradation caused by Ultra-Violet (UV) radiation. Upon a thorough analysis of all of the proprietary rubber compounds used to manufacture SMS Connectors, it has been determined that SMS Connectors exhibit no negative effects due to prolonged exposure by UV radiation.
SMS Connectors Now Offers Busbar Style Connectors for the Entertainment Industries
The traditional panel-mount studio connectors (T41F-COLOR, T41M-COLOR, B41F-COLOR, and B41M-COLOR) SMS Connectors have been an industry leader for decades. Now, available in both Ballnose and Tapernose styles, the busbar-style panel-mount connectors offer yet another variation to the panel-mount studio connectors.
SMS Connectors Now Available with Fluid Film® for Faster, Smoother, Sustainable Operations
SMS Connectors are now available with Fluid Film®, a laboratory-tested proven lubricant and penetrant for use with a variety of industrial-strength connectors. Used worldwide in numerous industries and applications, Fluid Film® will not dry out and penetrates to the base of all metal to efficiently and effectively lubricate connections while providing corrosion protection from both natural and industrial atmospheres.
SMS Uni-Lock Connectors offer cablers quick release, secure connection
SMS’ ¾ Turn Uni-Loc Connectors series promises mining/tunneling operators a solution to costly changeovers. The leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors, Special Mine Services and its experienced team of engineers, machinists, welders, assemblers and quality inspectors have been innovating and manufacturing solutions to the mining, tunneling and entertainment industries since 1983.
Lever-Action Technology by SMS offers cablers safe, easy connection
Special Mine Services, Inc. (SMS) Lever-Action Connectors are saving mining and tunneling operators time. The leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors, Special Mine Services and its experienced team of engineers, machinists, welders, assemblers and quality inspectors have been innovating and manufacturing solutions to the mining, tunneling and entertainment industries since 1983.
SMS Mag Connectors offer mining/tunneling operators an easy-to-recognize, easy-to-use solution.
The leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial electrical connectors, Special Mine Services, Inc. (SMS) and its experienced team of engineers, machinists, welders, assemblers and quality inspectors have been innovating and manufacturing solutions to the mining, tunneling and entertainment industries since 1983.
Southern Illinois Manufacturer Utilizes CARES Act Funding, ITC Support to Expand International Export Prospects
Special Mine Services International Sales Manager Marshall Girtman, a client of the IL SBDC ITC at SIUE.Faced by the challenges of 2020, industrial-size electrical connector manufacturer Special Mine Services Inc. (SMS), of West Frankfort, has been working with Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Director Silvia Torres Bowman to overcome adversity by exploring international markets.