Modern Mining September 2017

EQUIPMENT

It builds on the capabilities of its predeces- sor, the EJC115L, with improvements including a more powerful drivetrain and cooling pack- age, a strengthened canopy and frame for low profile operations and simplified electronics. Great attention has been given to ease of main- tenance and Sandvik says that the Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) is less than two hours. The machine also complies with the latest South African safety legislation. The LH115L is powered by a Deutz BF4M2012C engine producing 86 kW at 2 200 rpm. Fuel tank capacity is 132 litres while fuel consumption at 50 % load is 16 litres per hour. The breakout forces it provides are 89 kN (lift) and 117 kN (tilt). Total operating weight is 15 700 kg and maximum speed is 10 km/h. 

workshops across the country. “This latest local manufacturing facility represents an exciting new chapter in the company’s development and underscores our desire to play a part in the skills development and local manufactur- ing capabilities,” states Simon Andrews, Vice President, Sales Area Southern Africa, Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. The LH115L loader has been developed and optimised for local mining conditions. It is also the first product to be manufactured locally, using local suppliers, locally-sourced components and local employees, with train- ing programmes in place. It forms part of a full portfolio of equipment for low-profile operations available from Sandvik, including underground drills and bolters.

The LH115L loader has a tramming capacity of 5,5 tonnes and is designed for use in low-profile mines.

The new production facility for manufacture of the LH115L. It has ten production bays.

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