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Sandvik releases ‘totally new’ Toro LH410 underground loader

28th January 2021Automation, Communications in mining, Equipment maintenance, Mining equipment, Mining softwareAutomine, Kimmo Ulvelin, Sandvik, Sandvik Intelligent Control System, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Stage V engine, Toro, Toro LH410, Toro LH517i, Toro LH621i, underground load and haulDaniel Gleeson

Sandvik says it is getting ready for an eventful loader and truck year in 2021, both in terms of launching new equipment and introducing upgraded versions of existing models, with the first such release being the “totally renewed” 10-t-payload Toro™ LH410 underground LHD.

The new Toro LH410 loader builds on the best parts of its predecessor, the Sandvik LH410. However, following the footmarks set by Sandvik’s large intelligent loaders, the now introduced Toro LH410 is full of new features, making it, in practice, a totally new machine, Sandvik says.

The Toro LH410 offers best-in-class performance in productivity, for example, by means of high ramp speeds and fast bucket filling. To make truck loading easy, it features superior lift height compared with any other loader of the same size class, Sandvik says. The renewed loader also features Sandvik Intelligent Control System, with a 7 in touch screen display as a user interface, enabling multiple new options to tailor each loader according to customer needs.

Kimmo Ulvelin, Product Line Manager Small and Low Profile Loaders at Sandvik, said: “With all its features, this truly is an advanced and intelligent piece of equipment, definitely comparable to the large i-series loaders – but naturally in a smaller package.

“We want to offer our customers possibilities for sophisticated and intelligent equipment also in the middle size class; and therefore Toro LH410 has the same Sandvik Intelligent Control System as the large Toro LH517i and Toro LH621i loaders, with the available traction control, operator speed assist and integrated weighing system, to name a few. Also, Toro LH410 is fully compatible with AutoMine® solutions. From new features specifically relating to safety, we could mention eg a new retrieval hook, updated door interlock, improved access ways and new type of fire suppression system options.”

The engine range of the Toro LH410 loader includes multiple different diesel engines, starting from a powerful and fuel-efficient Tier II and ending up with the Stage V engine option. The Stage V engine uses passive DPF regeneration taking place during normal operation, minimising downtime. Its modulating engine brake provides better control of vehicle speed downhill while also minimising brake and transmission overheating and brake wear, Sandvik said.

During 2021, new product launches and upgrades are expected to be released to further strengthen the Toro family.

LKAB warms to Sandvik’s ‘renewed’ LH625iE as second electric LHD heads to Kiruna

19th October 2020Automation, Mine operation news, Mining equipment, Mining services, Steel and iron oreAutomine, electric loaders, Iron ore, Kiruna, LH625iE, LHD, LKAB, My Sandvik Digital Services Knowledge Box, Optimine, Per Brännman, Sandvik, Sandvik Intelligent Control System, sublevel caving, SwedenDaniel Gleeson

Having been on a journey to electrify its operations with Sandvik since the mid-1980s, LKAB says the latest addition to its electric fleet, a Sandvik LH625iE, is performing well at its flagship Kiruna iron ore mine in northern Sweden.

The company took delivery of the “renewed” Sandvik LH625iE electric loader for field testing earlier this year and, according to Per Brännman, Section Manager for sublevel caving at LKAB in Kiruna, the machine’s performance has picked up recently after some adjustments, mainly to the cable reeling system.

“It has completed 350 hours without any error codes or stops, and loaded over 140,000 t of crude iron ore,” he said.

The machine in question is operating down on block 15, level 1022, at the iron ore mine, and the company is expecting to put another LH625iE into action on this level in early November.

“The future looks bright and carbon dioxide free,” Brännman said.

The underground loader, which features a 9.5 cu.m bucket and 25,000 kg payload capacity, is designed specifically to operate in the world’s largest underground iron ore mine. It comes with a total length of 14 m, bucket width of 4 m and cabin height of 3 m.

The basic LH625iE design is well-proven (and based on the LH625E), according to Sandvik, with the equipment manufacturer delivering electric loaders powered by a trailing cable for more than 35 years.

In addition to using the proven design and robust structures, Sandvik says its LH625iE belongs to its i-series, featuring advanced technology, the latest digital solutions and smart connectivity. This sees the new Sandvik LH625iE equipped with Sandvik Intelligent Control System and My Sandvik Digital Services Knowledge Box™ as standard. To use the payload capacity it offers, the loader can also be fitted with Sandvik’s Integrated Weighing System, as well as AutoMine® and OptiMine® solutions, Sandvik said.

Sandvik introduces new ‘intelligent’ LH621i underground LHD

31st January 2019Automation, IoT, Mining equipment, Mining safety, Mining services, Mining softwareAutomine, LHDs, Mining OEM, My Sandvik Digital Services, Olli Karlsson, Sandvik Intelligent Control System, Sandvik LH517i, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, SHARK, underground miningDaniel Gleeson

To expand its existing “intelligent” offering, Sandvik has introduced its second i-series loader, the Sandvik LH621i.

The LH621i is the loader of choice for rapid mine development and large-scale underground production, according to the company, and is a matching pair with the previously introduced 63-t payload Sandvik TH663i truck.

Sandvik said: “The Sandvik LH621i sets the industry standard in the 21-t underground loader range.”

It has been built on technology inherited from the Sandvik LH621, and now enters the market equipped with further improved features, according to the company.

“With superior hydraulic power for fast bucket filling and drivetrain power for high ramp speeds, the Sandvik LH621i is designed to quickly clear tunnel headings for rapid advance rates,” Sandvik said. “Engineered with operator and maintenance personnel safety in mind, the rugged loader offers long component lifetimes and low costs per tonne.”

The Sandvik LH621i features the latest Sandvik Intelligent Control System and My Sandvik Digital Services Knowledge Box™ on-board hardware as standard, providing product health monitoring and faster troubleshooting, according to the company.

The equipment has been designed automation ready, enabling the installation of Sandvik’s AutoMine® installation as a retrofit in just a few days. To improve comfort and productivity in manual operation, improvements have been made to the operator’s compartment, as the Sandvik LH621i features a more spacious and ergonomic cabin with increased visibility and 7 in (17.8 cm) touch-screen colour display.

“In the engine compartment, a fuel efficient 352 kW Stage II/Tier 2 engine deliveries powerful thrust for fast bucket filling and high-speed tramming for high productivity. A new, more powerful 375 kW Tier 4 Final/Stage IV low emission engine option is available with the use of ultra low sulphur diesel fuel,” the company said.

The diesel engine brake in the Stage IV/Tier 4 Final engine provides better control of vehicle speed downhill, minimising brake and transmission overheating and brake wear. Further, SHARK™ ground engaging tools are available on a wide range of bucket sizes, optimised for loader productivity and extended bucket service life.

Olli Karlsson, Product Line Manager, Large Loaders, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, said: “The new Sandvik LH621i competes in a space of its own. This new 21-t capacity loader truly represents a new breed of productivity and emphasises Sandvik’s capability to develop robust and efficient underground load and haul equipment.”

Sandvik’s i-series loader and truck family now includes two loaders and three trucks – the Sandvik LH517i, Sandvik LH621i, Sandvik TH545i, Sandvik TH551i and Sandvik TH663i.