Figure 1 . Komatsu 730E TKPH before PA ( Jan - Jun 2020 ) vs . after PA ( Jul - Aug 2020 ) Data Source : DISPATCH FMS
• Reviewed , updated , and configured the PLM IV-OLS Sprung Weight and Frame Torque parameters to calibrate the trucks ’ suspension and control the effects of the empty vehicle weight on payload values
Results As a direct effect of the implemented solution , the site realized the following measurable improvements :
• The TKPH ( Tonnes x Kilometres / Hour ) value for Komatsu 730E trucks improved by almost 19 %, increasing from 1888t to 2240t , as shown in Figure 1 above :
• Zero-payload counts reduced by 88 %, down from 392 instances to 47 * instances , per day , as shown in Figure 2 below :
Summary Through the collaborative teamwork of Modular Mining PA , mine personnel , and Komatsu , the site ’ s payload accuracy increased dramatically – a significant step toward meeting the continuous improvement goals defined at the corporate level . Also , with the near-19 % TKPH gained through payload optimization , the mine anticipates an equivalent revenue uplift of nearly $ 50 million ( USD ), per annum .
About Modular Mining Founded in 1979 , Modular Mining is the market-leading provider of powerful information management solutions for surface and underground mining operations , addressing the key areas of production , machine guidance , equipment health , and operator safety . Employing over 800 employees in 10 globallydistributed offices , Modular Mining has successfully deployed its solutions at more than 270 sites , worldwide .
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Figure 2 . Comparison of Zero Payload before PA ( Jan - Jun 2020 ) vs . after PA ( Jul - Aug 2020 ) Data Source : DISPATCH FMS
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