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last considerably longer . In addition , they can be used to connect pipework that is not well aligned .
Weir Minerals Africa has an extensive footprint across the continent to deliver efficient technical support for its range of rubber lined hoses . This technical experience , coupled with the premium quality liners and the consistency achieved through using the semiautomated manufacturing process gives customers the assurance of a well-engineered product for the application .
ABB MOVES TOWARDS ZERO- CARBON MINES
ABB recently launched ABB Ability eMine , a portfolio of solutions that will help accelerate the move towards a zero-carbon mine . ABB also unveiled the piloting of the ground-breaking ABB Ability eMine FastCharge , the world ’ s fastest and most powerful charging system , designed to interface with all makes of electric mining haul trucks .
eMine comprises a portfolio of electrification technologies which makes the all-electric mine possible from mine to port and is integrated with digital applications and services to monitor and optimise energy usage .
It can electrify any mining equipment across hoisting , grinding , hauling and material handling . From 2022 , it will include new ABB Ability eMine FastCharge which provides high-power electric charging for haul trucks and is currently in pilot phase .
It also incorporates the ABB Ability eMine Trolley System which can reduce diesel consumption by up to 90 %, significantly lowering energy costs and environmental impact .
“ The global mining industry is undergoing one of the most significant and important transformations of our generation – and that is to become zero-carbon ,” says Max Luedtke , global head of mining at ABB . “ ABB Ability eMine is an exciting milestone to help convert existing mining operations from fossil fuel energy to all-electric . Mines can become even more energy efficient with vastly reduced levels of
ABB Ability eMine is integrated with digital applications and services to monitor and optimise energy usage .
CO₂ emissions , while at the same time staying competitive and ensuring high productivity .”
“ We are celebrating 130 years in the mining industry and decades in the electrification of mining equipment ,” says Mehrzad Ashnagaran , global product line manager , Electrification and Composite Plant .
“ Today we are extending our engineering capabilities and investment to electric transport , to bring new solutions to meet the growing demand of our customers . Besides the environmental benefits , fuel price volatility , making electricity more cost competitive , and legislation are driving the move to electricpowered mines . ABB not only understands these requirements , but we can also equip the industry to meet them .”
eMine FastCharge can serve as a cornerstone of the transition to fully electrified mines across the industry . This flexible and fully automated solution is being designed for the harshest environments , can be installed anywhere , and can charge any electric truck without human intervention at up to 600kW , the highest power available on today ’ s market to minimise the downtime of mobile assets .
Charging time will depend on the battery capacity onboard the haul truck and the operational profile , however in many instances a suitable state of charge could be reached within 15 minutes . With eMine , ABB is extending its capabilities to the electrification of mining trucks and technologies for the full mining process .
eMine provides integral design planning and thinking to maximise the value of electrification , helping to design the hauling process in the most optimised way with electrical solutions that match mine constraints and help meet production targets .
ABB helps mine operators map their journey towards an all-electric mine from phasing out diesel to embedding a new mindset and new team skills . By fully integrating electrification and digital systems from the mine to the port , eMine further reduces overall costs and improves mine performance while significantly lowering environmental impact .
ABB Ability eMine comprises a portfolio of electrification technologies which makes the all-electric mine possible from mine to port .
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ABB draws on 130 years of experience in the mining industry and is a pioneer in the integration of electrification , automation , and digitalisation in mining .
eMine is underpinned by ABB Ability MineOptimize , a platform that optimises engineering in the design of the plant or mine and facilitate the transition to the digital and CO₂ free mine of the future . •
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