Electrification is a critical step toward reducing emissions from mining equipment and helping mining organisations meet their sustainability goals, Komatsu says
Komatsu will introduce its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 24 to 26.
The company says it is committed to helping mining organisations reduce their environmental impacts by developing a range of products and solutions designed to meet their needs, wherever they are on the path to sustainability.
The company’s electrification initiatives are built on its decades of experience in electrifying equipment, both for the company’s electric drive trucks and loaders and for its fully electric underground soft rock mining machines.
Komatsu is now expanding on that knowledge to develop electrification solutions for all areas of mining.
Featured products will include:
- The WX04B, Komatsu’s first battery-electric powered LHD with a four-tonne capacity, described by Komatsu as being ideal for narrow vein mines. The WX04B will be shown alongside a new Komatsu-designed charging solution.
- The PC4000-11E electric drive hydraulic mining excavator, which Komatsu says delivers the same digging force operators expect from high-performance diesel machines.
- The 930E PADT haul truck, which Komatsu says will allow for transition from diesel to battery or even hydrogen fuel cell power sources. The 930E PADT also supports dynamic charging and trolley assist options to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
In addition to equipment, Komatsu will showcase its collaborations with other organisations working toward a more sustainable future, including GM and ABB.
Komatsu says it will use MINExpo 2024 to showcase the company’s vision for sustainable mine optimisation through solutions and technologies designed to prioritise safety, reliability, cost effectiveness and environmental impact.
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