• PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Photos by ETT
ETT ' s Rigid Water Truck effortlessly emits water to achieve consistent coverage .
One of the Big Four in ETT ' s fleet , the Articulated Water Truck is built for rugged environments .
ETT WATER TRUCKS EARNS MOST-RELIABLE LABEL
Over years of development , ETT has refined the design of their water truck model . ETT Water Trucks have earned a reputation for being the most reliable mining support equipment in the field due to superior manufacturing and design innovation and world-class components that guarantee impeccable performance in harsh mining conditions .
Compatible with all major OEM truck models , ETT Water Trucks have a universal fit across OEM ADT chassis to facilitate convenient installation . Water tank capacities range from 6 000 US gal . to 13 200 US gal . and all tanks have specialised internal and external coatings to provide maximum corrosion protection from acidic mining water . When it comes to rigid trucks , ETT go all out to ensure that only the best quality and fitment across all major OEMs ’ chassis structures are catered for with a range of water trucks capacities from 9 500 US gal . to 60 800 US gal .
As we experience more and more water shortages globally ETT has turned their focus not only to combatting issues of dust fallout but more importantly water wastage . This critical focus point is a priority upheld by ETT ’ s highly skilled team of engineers . The ETT CDR ( Constant Deposition Rate ) Spray System is expertly designed to emit water in a controlled manner to achieve consistent coverage and accurate spray pattern , regardless of travel speed . This innovative technology ’ s functionality is well beyond traditional watering systems on the market for most water trucks . It ’ s time to start saving our most precious commodity – H₂O .
ETT ’ s Water Trucks boast the lowest centre of gravity in the industry . Designed to extend below the wheel arches , the tanks provide additional fluid capacity and conform to dynamic payload ratings to ensure safer machine handling in motion .
SANDVIK CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF TORO LOADERS AND TRUCKS
Photos by Sandvik
A Toro LH621i Loading a Toro TH663i-019 .
44 • African Mining • November 2021 www . africanmining . co . za