Posted by Paul Moore on 2nd Might 2024
On April 23, Caterpillar supplier Barloworld Mongolia efficiently organised a key supply ceremony of kit at Khuren Tolgoi Coal Mining LLC in Gurvan Tes, Umnugovi. The brand new fleet features a Caterpillar 395 excavator, three Caterpillar 777 dump vehicles, a Caterpillar 988K wheel loader and Mongolia’s first subsequent technology Cat 6060 hydraulic mining shovel in face shovel configuration which might be used to load bigger overburden Cat 793 haul vehicles already operating on the mine.
Khuren Tolgoi Coal Mining LLC has been working since 2002 and has a number one place within the mining business when it comes to coal export, gross sales, tax cost, advantages of tasks and packages carried out within the framework of social accountability, and contribution to financial system. It says it’s a clear and accountable mining firm that strictly implements the coverage of environmentally pleasant mining in its operations, plus values labour safety and secure operations.
It was initially established in August 2002 and commenced operations in April 2003. Nevertheless by December 31, 2019, it transitioned into a totally nationally-owned company with 100% home funding. Subsequently, on August 4, 2020, the corporate was formally listed as ‘Khuren Tolgoi Coal Mining’ within the State Register.
The Cat subsequent technology 6060 has a number of design enhancements and new elements that the OEM says advance machine efficiency, sturdiness, serviceability and operator consolation. It options up to date engines, optimized hydraulics, heavy responsibility constructions and undercarriage, Cat electronics and a state-of-the-art cab. The brand new shovel can also be totally built-in into Caterpillar product assist programs for environment friendly Cat supplier companies.
The 600 t class mining shovel has a bucket payload of about 61 t per cross in each face shovel and backhoe configurations. Twin Cat 3512E engines are optimised for prime efficiency, gasoline environment friendly operation and elevated sturdiness. The environment friendly engine and optimised hydraulics allow 10 to fifteen % higher gasoline effectivity in comparison with the earlier face shovel mannequin. For lowered upkeep, engine oil and filter change intervals are doubled to 1,000 hours. Structural, undercarriage and slew ring upgrades assist maximise uptime and productiveness and decrease price per ton.
To spice up longevity, the Cat undercarriage options heavy responsibility rollers, idlers and tracks, together with a revised monitor tensioning system. The superstructure body, face shovel and backhoe attachment constructions have been redesigned to scale back structural restore and prolong service life by way of elevated plate thicknesses and geometrical enhancements.
