The metals and mining industry is poised for sustainable growth due to rising demand for infrastructure growth globally. To meet rising demand, challenges such as volatile commodity prices, rising costs, and stricter quality requirements must be addressed. Sarla Technologies, with over 25 years of expertise, provides end-to-end automation, engineering, and digital transformation solutions to the metals and mining sector.
We support metal and mining operations across a wide range of plant processing capacities from small to large-scale facilities handling several 100 tonnes per annum. We have successfully delivered over 150 projects including raw material handling, mineral processing, smelting, casting and rolling for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
By integrating process control, intelligent automation, IT-OT integration, and data analytics, Sarla Technologies helps optimise production processes, improve product accuracy, and reduce waste. Implementation and integration of efficient engineering systems reduces downtime, boosts productivity, enables plant-wide upgrades, and strengthens competitiveness in a demanding global market.
Metals and mining companies face complex challenges, including:
Enhancing visibility through real-time dashboards, actionable insights to operators, and timely alarms for proactive decision-making. Minimising cross-departmental information exchange issues and human errors in extraction and processing operations to reduce costs and equipment downtime
Ensuring the safety of humans and equipment in hazardous mining, smelting, and metals production environments. Promoting efficient and safe operational methods on the production and shop floor
Assisting clients in implementing environment-friendly processes that reduce emissions and waste, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards
Maintaining effective management of running equipment and supporting aging infrastructure to prevent breakdowns and minimise production downtime
Sarla Technologies provides end-to-end engineering and automation services tailored to the metals and mining industry, leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies like IT-OT integration and data analytics. Our comprehensive solutions include:
Automation engineering, including PLC/SCADA development, drive systems integration, batch modeling, AGC-enabled control and commissioning support using Rockwell, Siemens, GE iFIX, FTView, PanelView Plus and ArchestrA platforms. Offer 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical, structural and piping design, plus simulation analysis with AutoCAD, EPLAN, STAAD.Pro and Sinamics S120. Application developments and implementation of PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems across various stages of production, including extraction, crushing, smelting, rolling and flat product processing, ensuring agility, reliability and efficiency with online alerts, maintenance transparency and real-time production insights
Integration of IT-OT technologies and advanced analytics for real-time monitoring, historical behaviour analysis, health monitoring, and resource optimisation. This significantly helps in reducing downtime and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Conceptualising designing and 3D modeling of various sections of processing plants as well as electrical distribution networks, piping, mechanical and various structural elements using tools such as AutoCAD and Bentley
Integration of various automation systems to maintain the optimum production with precise control on power consumption and implementation of effective waste management systems to promote eco-friendly mining operations, ultimately reducing operational overheads and supporting long-term sustainability goals
Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), with over 25 years of experience in the metals and mining industry, specialised in identifying inefficiencies in existing practices and outdated methods. Our teams have experience in engineering for cold rolling mills, galvanizing lines, alumina handling, gold and platinum extraction, and smoke/gas emission control. Our in-house PLC labs with Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi enable advanced simulation and FAT preparation. They drive the transformation towards innovative, efficient, and reliable solutions. Key competencies include:
Designing and automating systems for drilling, blasting, ore processing and conveying to enhance productivity
Integrating various engineering and control systems in smelting, refining, and alloy production processes to enhance product quality and improve operational efficiency
Implementation and integration of engineering and industrial automation solutions, encompassing MES/MOM, ERP, plant historians, MIS, genealogy, OEE, SPC, Industry 4.0 applications, plant analytics, and real-time asset tracking for enhanced operational visibility and performance
Assisting clients to deploy energy-efficient technologies and systems that minimise energy consumption, cut-down water wastage and reduce resources consumption for long term sustainability
Sarla Technologies combines global expertise, certified quality, and a proven track record in metals & mining automation.
Over 150 projects delivered globally, with specialised experience in engineering and automation in the metals & mining industry.
Operations across India, the USA, the UK, the UAE and the Netherlands ensure seamless project execution worldwide.
ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, guaranteeing high standards in quality and data security.
Partner with Sarla Technologies to enhance efficiency, ensure safety, and achieve sustainability goals. Contact us today for a tailored solution.
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