Leading Chinese underground loader and truck supplier Qingdao Fambition Heavy Machinery recently celebrated the completion of its 2,000th piece of underground mining equipment. The unit in question is the FL105+, a newly upgraded flagship underground LHD.
It said this milestone not only testifies to the company’s continuously improving large-scale manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio development but also reflects the steady progress of domestically produced underground mining equipment – advancing from technological accumulation to practical market application.
Since its inception, Fambition says it has consistently focused on the R&D, manufacturing, and full-lifecycle service of underground mining equipment, establishing a product portfolio that encompasses underground LHDs, underground haul trucks, multi-functional utility vehicles, drilling rigs, and intelligent mining systems.
“To meet the demands of rigorous operating environments – characterised by heavy-duty transport, complex roadways, and conditions involving high levels of dust, heat, humidity, and corrosiveness – the company continuously advances core technology R&D, optimises manufacturing processes, and strengthens quality management systems. In doing so, it drives the continuous evolution of domestically produced underground mining equipment, progressing from technological breakthroughs and import substitution to widespread global application.”
As a flagship 10 t class underground LHD, the FL105+ represents an iterative upgrade of the classic FL105 model. Proven through years of field application and optimised for large and medium-scale deep-level metal mining operations, the machine Fambition says delivers comprehensive improvements in reliability, operational efficiency, intelligent management, and safety protection.
The FL105+ “features a highly reliable control system and a reinforced structural design; its critical hydraulic and cooling systems have undergone rigorous validation under demanding operating conditions, ensuring long-term, stable performance in complex underground mining environments.”
Equipped with the proprietary FET intelligent O&M platform developed by Fambition, the unit “enables real-time operational monitoring, fault early warning, and data-driven management, thereby supporting the full lifecycle management of underground mining equipment. Additionally, the machine supports remote operation and intelligent upgrades, holds ROPS/FOPS safety certification, and incorporates multiple safety protection features to further enhance safety during underground mining operations.”
Looking ahead, Fambition says it will remain dedicated to a development path defined by safety, efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability. “The company will intensify its efforts in technological innovation and product upgrades, refine its comprehensive underground mining equipment solutions, and empower global mining operations to enhance productivity and value through high-quality equipment, all while driving the expansion of domestically produced, high-end underground mining machinery into broader international markets.”