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thoughts of the company and many of its customers , even though it had not been actively used for a period .
Safer . Stronger . Smarter . Today , the Toro family is characterised by design principles of safety , strength , and intelligence . Safety is everything for those who work underground with heavy equipment , and it is the number one driver in the product design .
A Toro LH517i-141 .
Sandvik is celebrating the 50th birthday of its Toro family of loaders and trucks for underground hard rock mines . This name has been recognised by Sandvik customers for decades , and still today , the bull figure and the word Toro symbolise both a rich history and a promising future .
The history of the bull at Sandvik dates to September 3 , 1971 , when the first Toro loader started its engine in Tampere , Finland . It was a Toro 100DH loader with a ‘ massive ’ 1.5-tonne carry capacity . Later , the design and production facilities moved to Turku , which became the home base of the Toro family .
In addition to safety of operators and maintenance personnel , the design needs to be sound from a sustainability perspective . Strength and power are at the very heart of the old Toro heritage and robust design , reliability and performance in the most demanding conditions are also the foundations for the current offering . The third element , being smart , evolves quickly . Sophisticated digital systems such as Sandvik ’ s AutoMine and OptiMine offerings are fine examples of intelligence , but smart solutions are needed all over the equipment , including operator ergonomics , easy maintenance access and component layouts .
The newest member Toro LH515i On August 31 , 2021 , Sandvik introduced a new i-series loader , Toro LH515i , which was launched in Canada . With its 15-tonne capacity , compact size , intelligence , and smart maintenance solutions it is expected to meet customer demands for productivity , efficiency , and digital solutions .
During the years , Toro has become the symbol of strength and reliability for Sandvik underground loaders and trucks throughout the world . In 2020 , after 15 years of dormancy , Sandvik reintroduced this old family name again , as it had never disappeared from the
The Toro family includes loaders and trucks in all size classes and for all market areas . The key technologies are diesel powered loaders and trucks , cable electric loaders , and , as a newcomer , a battery-assisted loader that is making an entry on the marketplace very soon .
BROKK INTRODUCES PEDESTAL BOOM
Manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots Brokk has introduced the Brokk Pedestal Boom , a compact , stationary breaker boom system for the mining and aggregates industry .
The new machine range allows producers to apply the power and precision of Brokk ’ s demolition robots to primary breaking tasks that feed mobile crushers , jaw crushers , gyratory crushers , and grizzlies .
It offers an unrivalled range of motion , pairing Brokk ’ s revolutionary three-part arm system with 360-degree slewing for maximum versatility in underground applications .
The unit can be operated with either the tethered remote or from a control room . Depending on network configuration , the machine can be manoeuvred from 2 000m away or longer , using video monitoring and operation to increase safety and efficiency . At the same time , the Brokk Pedestal Booms feature a rugged design and compact footprint , continuing Brokk ’ s tradition of powerful solutions for confined spaces .
“ Brokk saw an opportunity to give our customers a better solution for breaking oversize rock in crushing and grizzly applications . We ’ ve developed technology that is powerful , compact , flexible and easy to install ,” said Martin Krupicka , president and CEO of Brokk Group . “ The new Brokk Pedestal Boom provides a plug-and-play solution that is perfect for underground spaces with low headroom or other space
Brokk showcased the Pedestal Boom and highlighted other innovative robotic mining solutions at MINExpo in September 13 – 15 , in Las Vegas .
Brokk ’ s Pedestal Boom .
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