MINING UTILITY
Getman provides the equipment to enhance productivity in explosives charging operations including high-capacity emulsion tank , highcapacity water tank , a system allowing easy and effective tank filling from ground level , water pump and drive , gasser ( chem-adds ) pump & drive plus hydraulic supply and valves . For their part , the explosives supplier offers the control panel , J-Box power in & distribution , including open-ended cables connected to the terminal blocks , emulsion pump and drive plus radio remote transmitter & receiver as an option . They also supply discharge piping including all components for thickening or injection of additives & water ring , an end of hose nozzle for up-hole loading , and all safety devices .
The ProCharge design maximises the use of available space on the truck with the EP tank capacity maximised per model . This means a higher capacity , less trips to the magazine , so reduced traffic in ramps as well as improved productivity .
The machines offer integrated components and ease of access with approved centre of gravity and stability plus a clear delineation between mechanical systems and explosives systems clarifying what the customer can work on .
Lastly , Getman ' s ProRide™ Active Suspension System is an available option on all A64 Getman machines , including the Water Cannon and ProCharge MAXX units .
Merged Timberland & Marcotte meet the latest challenges
Timberland Equipment was established in 1947 , and is based in Woodstock , Ontario . It provides purpose-built mobile Underground Utility Vehicles ( UUVs ) for the mining industry , with the Minejack being one of its principal product lines . Other lines include tensioners , mine rescue systems , pullers , hoists , sheaves , and winches custom designed for shaft sinking and underground projects .
Timberland Equipment has owned Marcotte Mining Machinery Services since the mid-1990s , but at the end of 2019 , a decision was made to bring the companies together instead of operating then as separate entities . Steve Dunlop , Timberland General Sales Manager told IM : “ By doing so , we synergised our team in one location , utilising the current experience and the larger Woodstock manufacturing facility to handle the upcoming equipment demand . The company has also become more streamlined , we enhanced our engineering capabilities , and have maintained a robust aftermarket support service office for mobile equipment sales in Sudbury , Ontario . Timberland has an excellent reputation , and although the Marcotte name has changed , the Minejack trademark will remain .”
Timberland says Marcotte ’ s M-Series , built on the highly successful multi-purpose Minejack carrier , is always in high demand amongst mining operators and contractors , particularly the M-30 and M-40 models . It has recently received multiple requests for machines including scissor lifts , crane trucks , cement haulers , ANFO loaders , and fuel / lube carriers and systems . Dunlop adds : “ At Timberland , we are focused on electrification and digitalisation and seeking to expand our Battery Electric Vehicles ( BEV ) to operations with additional requirement of clean air . The second part of our growth strategy is offering the base product lines with leading-edge technology including but not limited to scissor lifts , crane trucks , ANFO loaders , secondary egress systems , winches , and hoists .”
Timberland Equipment it says “ provides highquality products and has leading-edge technology . We also manufacture under one roof , which gives us more control over product quality . We have a great team of engineers , product managers , customer service technicians , and our history speaks for itself . Our product line is still as good , robust , and reliable as anything out there .”
Recent deliveries include a Minejack RAM40EV all electric shotcrete hauler for a customer in
The GHH BEC100 emulsion charger truck
A Timberland Minejack RAM40EV all electric shotcrete hauler
northern Ontario and a Minejack M60 shotcrete carrier for another customer in northwestern Ontario .
GHH and Titan – a total solution offering
Germany ’ s GHH has a strategic partnership with the Turkish mechanical engineering company Titan Ltd based in Ankara , and through this partnership GHH is able to offer the mining and tunnelling market a total solution offering . The utility vehicle range includes concrete spraying machines , transmixers and pumps as well as passenger transporters , light crane trucks , scissor lifts , material , fuel and lubrication transporters and ANFO charge trucks in either a rigid or articulated design .
The entire range of products all have CE Certification , ROPS & FOPs level 2 certified closed cabins and powershift transmissions ( hydrodynamic ), 4x4 all-wheel drive and articulated steering for superior manoeuvrability . GHH told IM : “ With over 1,000 active units in the field , and a constant drive to develop new and competitive equipment and an intense focus on customer feedback to continuously review the range of options available , the product offering
34 International Mining | MARCH 2021