UNDERGROUND LOAD & HAUL
All of the GHH loader and truck range are available with a PDS level 9 interface as well as being automation-ready and available with GHH inSiTE , its digital analytics solution
electronic brake wear sensors , full electronic monitoring of pressures , volumes , temperatures , cylinder movements etc “ supporting improved maintenance efficiencies on site as well as enabling the customer , for example with the brake wear sensors , to identify the difference between a worn brake or just the housing heating up which can also lead to unnecessary
maintenance costs and downtime . Using this
machine information on hand , and real time analytics , is absolutely key to continuously improve maintenance efficiencies .”
When it comes to operational flexibility of GHH equipment , it has recently also added a ‘ high lift boom ’ option to the LF-3 narrow vein loader , significantly improving the versatility and operational flexibility , especially for 15 t truck loading . This loader is also available in air-cooled and water-cooled engine packages and able to operate at altitudes of up to 4,000 m .
INTEGRATEDMINPRO ‘ 22
( INTEGRATION , OPTIMISATION & DESIGN OF MINERAL PROCESSING CIRCUITS )
June 13-15 , 2022 | Online
Sponsored by : Promet101 , Hudbay Minerals , International Mining , Cornwall Mining Alliance , & Critical Minerals Association
SUSTAINABLE MINERALS ‘ 22
July 11-14 , 2022 | Online
Sponsored by : Zeiss , Metso Outotec , Hudbay Minerals , Weir Minerals , Promet101 , International Mining , CEEC , Cornwall Mining Alliance , & Critical Minerals Association
PROCESS MINERALOGY ‘ 22
November 2-4 , 2022 | Sitges , Spain & Online
Sponsored by : Zeiss , Bruker , Promet101 , & International Mining
COMMINUTION ‘ 23
April 17-20 , 2023 | Cape Town , South Africa
Sponsored by : King ’ s Ceramics & Chemicals , Russell Mineral Equipment , Keramos , Starkey & Associates , Grinding Solutions , Glencore Technology , ME Elecmetal , Derrick Corp ., ZEISS , Hudbay Minerals , Magotteaux , Metso Outotec , Sino Grinding International , Dakot , Maelgwyn Mineral Services , Bradken , International Mining , Coali- ������������������������������������������������������������������ Association .
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The LF-19EB is the latest in the line of battery electric loaders that GHH has put into the field . This LHD has a 36 kWh battery pack to support panel to panel movement , of around 2.7 km , and negates the need for a generator or towing device thus improving flexibility and reducing time and cost wastage in getting to the next production end . The decades of experience in electric loaders design , development and manufacturing have provided a strong foundation for this current offering . “ The new SLP-14E LHD under development has a brand new , innovative direct drive electric drive train that will form the baseline for future developments . Axle to
motor to axle with no gearboxes and direct frequency controlled – this design has significantly less components resulting in less maintenance , less breakdowns and ultimately reduced maintenance costs and improved availability and potential utilisation .”
And with very little hydraulics , except for the brakes and boom and bucket , the expected reduction in hydraulic related breakdowns soars even further . The proven vertical coiling cable reel design , with spooling control , which significantly improves the cable life , is a standard on this machine . “ The SLP-14E is not only a technology trend setter but also provides for improved visibility and comfort for the operator , with a brand new ergonomically design cabin and frame layout . GHH is taking the next steps with this electric drive train and battery electric drive and moving towards full battery drive train designs in the development pipeline .”
All of the GHH loader and truck range are all available with a PDS level 9 interface as well as being automation-ready and available with GHH inSiTE , its digital analytics solution . In an effort to constantly improve the benefits of real time analytics for customers , as well as maintenance efficiency , GHH Group , together with its partners , continue developing the GHH InSiTE offering and tailoring it to customers ’ specific needs . The GHH inSiTE digital solution is aimed at building digital workflows for underground mining operations . The solution ' s first large-scale implementation of over 150 machines is currently underway at four underground potash mines in Germany . “ The high degree of deployment of GHH underground LHDs foresees timely understanding of maintenance requirements based on real-time data of errors and warnings registered on the machines . These events are filtered based on their potential severity and displayed to the mining company ' s maintenance crew in order to prevent breakdowns and long downtimes . Moreover , understanding of operational insights of single machines as well as the entire fleet enables structured planning of maintenance activities throughout the production cycle , thus ensuring continuous improvement of maintenance efficiencies .”
Another area of development activities in the project is focused on integrating fully electric equipment , designed and developed by GHH . The analysis of the first machine integrated on the GHH InSiTE platform reveals visible benefits that can be calculated using near-real-time machine data . This year ' s activities will focus on the operational aspects of fully electric LHDs and the opportunities to improve them in the overall process .
“ As a tailor made , customised , digital analytics solution GHH inSiTE supports customers in improving performance and maintenance
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