In the mines and quarries, loaders as one of the important engineering machinery, is with its high efficiency, flexible characteristics, become the ore mining, transport and stockpiling operations in the ‘main force’. With the mining industry on the production efficiency and safety requirements continue to improve, the loader’s technological innovation and application scenarios to expand, is for the mining and quarrying industry to bring about a new change.
Loaders: the ‘efficiency engine’ of mining quarrying
In mine quarrying operations, loaders are mainly used for loading, transporting and stacking of ores. Compared with the traditional manual or small mechanical equipment, modern loader with its powerful power and efficient operation ability, can greatly improve the production efficiency. Take a large quarry as an example, after the introduction of large tonnage loaders, the single-day ore handling capacity has increased by 40%, and the operating time has been shortened by 30%.
A mine manager said, ‘The loader not only improves loading efficiency, but also reduces the waiting time for mechanical equipment, and the whole production process is smoother.’ In addition, the loader’s versatility also makes it play an important role in the mine, such as clearing the working surface, levelling the road, etc., which further improves the overall operational efficiency of the mine.
Intelligence and automation: a new trend in mining operations
With the progress of science and technology, intelligent and automation technology is gradually penetrating into the mining and quarrying industry. The application of driverless loaders, remote control systems, intelligent scheduling platforms and other technologies is changing the traditional mining operation mode.
In an intelligent mine project, the driverless loader achieves accurate ore loading and transport through GPS positioning and sensor technology. The operator only needs to monitor remotely from the control centre to complete the operation task. This not only reduces labour costs, but also significantly improves operational safety, especially in high-risk areas, where the advantages of driverless loaders are more obvious.
In addition, the application of intelligent scheduling system also makes the loader’s operation more efficient. Through real-time data analysis, the system can optimise the loader’s operating routes and task allocation, reduce equipment idle time, and further improve productivity.
