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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
MARCH 2016
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he Wirtgen surface mining technol-
ogy offers the ideal method for the
challenging geological conditions in a
mine. Compared to conventional methods,
the selective surface mining technology
simplifies the mining process, thus reduc-
ing operating costs and supplying product
of higher quality.
Wirtgen surface mining has proven its
worth as a tried-and-tested technology in
numerous mining projects. This enables
many areas which typically offer room for
improvement when introducing an entirely
new technology to be identified and opti-
mised quickly.
To maximize exploitation of the mineral
deposits, the surface miner cuts, crushes
and loads the material in a single machine
pass, producing an even and easily traffi-
cable surface in the process. The surface
miner replaces traditional equipment such
as excavators, bulldozers and wheel load-
ers, resulting in major savings, mainly in
labor and fuel, leading to significant reduc-
tion in operating costs. Wirtgen has intro-
duced a range of surface mining machines
that provide economic sustainability while
affording environmental protection.
The multi-purpose Wirtgen 2200 SM has
made a name for itself around the globe as
a successful mining process. Its compact
dimensions and excellent manoeuvrability
makes it the ideal candidate for smaller
projects and operations in restricted space
conditions such as tunnel construction or
operations in urban areas. Manoeuvrabil-
ity is one of the strong features of the
2200SM, assisted by a finger-light all track
steering system. The large steering angles
permit an extremely small turning radius.
The operator can choose from three differ-
ent steering modes, each of which is the
fastest way to achieve the goal in the spe-
cific field of operation.
The heart of the 2200SM is the 2.2 m wide
WIRTGEN
provides alternative mining solutions
By Pierre Sanson