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the recovery of high-grade ore at the mine . The operators were very impressed with the ergonomically designed , spacious 3-person ROPS / FOPS cabin , access to controls , ease of operation , and the lighting arrangement , reported by the customer to be “ the best they have ever seen on an underground machine .” The machine ' s primary purpose is to wash down valuable ore fines by reaching into the stope using a high-pressure water cannon mounted to a telescopic boom . In addition , the machine ’ s rear and side sprays are used for dust suppression and maintenance of haul roads . “ The trial was so successful it secured a sale for Elphinstone through William Adams and potential opportunities for future orders ,” says Tim Waller , Elphinstone Regional Sales and Support Manager for Australasia .
The optional wireless controller allows the operator to position the 8 m telescopic boom from a safe remote location . The operator controls the side and rear sprays for dust suppression from the cabin . Other features include a proven Caterpillar power train , allwheel drive , oscillating hitch , heavy-duty axles and fingertip-controlled electromagnetic brake retarder for downhill haulage . The WR810 10-t nominal base platform is highly configurable with applications comprising a 6 m 3 agitator , water cannon , scissor lift , fuel & lube , and delivery configurations .
Elphinstone also identified an opportunity to expand its growing range of underground support vehicles by including a haul road maintenance vehicle , based on the Caterpillar 120K and 120M surface grader platforms . “ The role of the underground grader is to create safe , consistent access throughout the underground tunnel network and ensure adequate drainage . Quality haul road maintenance ensures all production , support and light vehicles can move freely in a safe and controlled manner with optimal efficiency . The added benefit is increased production equipment tyre life and speed on grade .”
Elphinstone acquired the IP for the UG20M and UG20K underground graders from Ground Force and further refined the existing platforms to ensure compliance and performance in the harsh and demanding environment . In addition to Elphinstone ’ s renowned operator safety and ergonomic features , a robust rearguard provides rear protection whilst a front counterweight
The WR810 Water Cannon washes down valuable ore fines by reaching into the stope
balances the machine . An optional shortened gooseneck frame and moldboard improves the operation and manoeuvrability of the machine . This adjustment increases the turning radius with the standard articulation features of the grader . The redesign of the moldboard lift cylinders and exhaust complete the conversion to a low-profile configuration .
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