OMZ’s (Uralmash-Izhora Group) EKG-1500R shovel prototype manufactured for Kuzbassrazrezugol OJSC has successfully passed acceptance testing conducted at Taldinsky open-pit mine in the Kuzbass region. The shovel prototype was produced by IZ-KARTEX, a part of OMZ Group. The shovel is the first of a new model range developed by IZ-KARTEX. Its weight is 6,750 t and its bucket capacity is 18 m3.
The acceptance testing was conducted within six months in accordance with the program and method approved by the customer. All parameters of the prototype shovel correspond with the requirements of the technical specification. The shovel demonstrated a high level of reliability and its monthly productivity reached over 400,000 m3 of material. This exceeds its design parameters.
Working conditions for the crew are significantly improved. The cabin has an information diagnostics system which provides automated accounting of extracted material, production time, power consumption, and also diagnostics of electrical and mechanical equipment. Ergonomics of the cabin (chair design, observability, regulation of cabin temperature, etc.) correspond with the latest requirements in industrial health and safety.