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The first autonomous electric digger enters service in North America

By admin, Aralık 30, 2024

The first autonomous electric digger enters service in North America





The first autonomous electric digger enters service in North America



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The first mine in North America at the New Afton mine in Canada autonomous electric diggers entered service. Swede Sandvik belongs to the company 18 tons Two autonomous shovels have been operating in the test area in the mine’s “Lift 1” area since mid-November.

After the successful testing process, mine operators are preparing to move the machines to Area C and put them into regular service from the beginning of the year.

What are the features of the autonomous bucket?




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Visit LH518iB named installer, 482 kWh capacity lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and 6000 Nm tork with 540 kW continuous power output It has three engines that offer The company says that the bucket’s battery can be replaced with its patented AutoSwap technology without the need for large vehicles such as a crane.

Sandvik, underground block of autonomous diggers It will speed up mining operations and reduce heat, noise and greenhouse gas emissions. states.

The remote locations of the mines and the repetitive nature of the work make automation a logical solution. Additionally, labor shortages, stricter safety regulations, and costs resulting from workplace deaths and injuries are increasing the demand for automation in the mining industry. Therefore, such vehicles will become more common in mines in the future.






Source

https://www.rocktechnology.sandvik/en/products/equipment/loaders/lh518ib-battery-electric-loader/#product-specifications-block


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