MINEXPO PREVIEW
component lifetimes . Its Toro diesel-electric truck on display is the embodiment of these developments . Boasting a capacity of 60-t-plus , the demonstrator has undergone extensive performance testing since it was first showcased to customers in Turku , Finland , in 2022 .
On the surface drilling side , Sandvik will showcase its Sandvik DR411i rotary blasthole drill rig and Pantera™ DP1510i top hammer drill rig , as well as its latest battery-electric concept surface drill rig . On display for the first time outside of Finland , the down-the-hole battery-electric vehicle is the first in its size class , capable of drilling DTH holes up to 9 in ( 229 mm ) in diameter and blending the autonomy of battery with the continuous endurance of power cable , Sandvik says .
On the underground side , the Sandvik DL422iE longhole drill will be on display alongside Sandvik ground support solutions including its ARI System , resin injection head , pump resin kit and mesh products .
Sandvik will display some of its latest rock tools at MINExpo , including the new CT55 and CT67 curved thread top hammer tool systems for surface bench drilling and underground longhole drilling , Golden Shank with “ unique ” corrosion resistance , push bore reamer system for underground slot hole drilling and Sandvik RR340 single seal roller bearing rotary drill bit . Sandvik will also launch new rock tools at the show , including a new DTH hammer and bit family and a new collective concept for its digital rock tools suite .
Sandvik ’ s parts and services exhibits will showcase the company ’ s comprehensive lifecycle support , blending the OEM expertise of Sandvik service technicians with advanced technology to maximise performance and longevity for Sandvik equipment – whether it ’ s diesel , hybrid or electric , the company says . Sandvik will also present its latest developments within its suite of digital services , which leverage data and insights from its connected equipment .
For rock and mineral processing applications , the Sandvik booth will feature a display of Sandvik hydraulic hammers as well as the company ’ s latest line up of high-capacity vibrating screens and feeders . This is the result of Sandvik ’ s recent acquisitions which allow the company to offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of vibrating screens & feeders available on the market , with machines capable of handling up to 8,000 t / h . The SL3672M , a double deck , flat screen that measures approximately 12 ft ( 3.6 m ) in width by 24 ft ( 7.3 m ) in length and weighs in at around 33 t will be showcased . This screen is capable of handling up to 1,150 t / h with surge capacity of 1,250 t / h . Also on display will be Sandvik ’ s new screen condition monitoring and screening media management systems , which are designed to help operators optimise processing plant uptime and efficiency .
Aramine will highlight its own electric prowess , garnered from over a decade of experience manufacturing and deploying battery-electric trucks and loaders for small and medium-sized underground mines .
With a long-standing commitment to reducing CO 2 emissions in these applications , the France-based company has , over the years , expanded its range of electric cable machines , then battery-powered machines .
With its first battery-electric model , the L140B loader , Aramine says it proved it was possible to electrify an underground mine without a fixed installation and while maintaining good productivity . Its engineers designed a fully-detachable energy module at the rear of the machine , which houses
The L440B loader is the only battery-powered LHD in its class , Aramine claims