LOAD & HAUL
BATTERY-POWERED PIONEER
How rechargeable batteries are central to one mining company’s business
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he mining industry, historically associated with high energy consumption and pollutant emissions,
is undergoing a transformation. Environmental and regulatory pressures are pushing industry players to adopt cleaner and greener solutions. It was with this in mind that French mining equipment specialist Aramine began to develop its range of battery- powered machines, an initiative that was aligned with its sustainable development strategy. The French company, set up almost 50 years ago, is a key player in the underground mining sector worldwide – it has developed expertise in technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and operational performance. Recent advances have included the design of electric cable machines, then battery- powered machines, since the company has recognised that electrifi cation of the mining machine fl eet represents a major step forward. This shift towards electric solutions also marks a signifi cant turning point for the mining industry more generally, combining energy eff iciency, carbon emissions reduction, and improved working conditions.
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The rear of the machine can be
detached to install another energy module in less than 15 minutes
Aramine
began to develop its range of battery-powered machines, an initiative that was aligned with its sustainable development strategy
FIRST BATTERY- POWERED MACHINE In 2016, Aramine’s teams launched the L140B LHD loader, the French manufacturer’s fi rst battery-powered machine. With a tramming capacity of 1.3t, this machine has a major advantage: the energy module at the rear of the machine, including the batteries and their chargers, is completely detachable in less than 15 minutes with a unique hot swap: the Quick Replacement System. The batteries can therefore be recharged close to any power source, without the need for an expensive fi xed installation. With an operating time and recharging time of four hours each, a machine with two energy modules can operate without interruption.
THE L440B LHD LOADER Using their expertise in designing larger diesel mining machines, as well as all the technology included in the L140B, Aramine’s engineers designed the L440B LHD loader, the second battery-powered machine in its range for small and medium-sized sections of underground mines. The product off ers a tramming capacity of 4.5t,
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