Technology and innovation
Intelligent trucks from Sandvik
Original equipment manufacturer
Sandvik is introducing a new
intelligent underground mining
truck, the Sandvik TH545i, to
the market. The new truck joins
the existing i-series truck family
of Sandvik TH551i and Sandvik
TH663i, launched in July 2017.
The new Sandvik TH545i
is designed for intelligent
mine operations and improved
productivity. Compared to its
predecessor, the TH540, the truck
offers a significant capacity increase
by carrying five tonnes more than the
Sandvik TH540 does. Its standard
engine power has been increased to
450kW from 405kW, which enables
it to maintain fast speeds even with
the increased payload. The truck
outer dimensions remain the same,
which allows the new upgraded truck
to fit in the same envelope as the
previous model.
The Sandvik TH545i is loaded
with intelligence. The truck features
Sandvik Intelligent Control System
with data collection and reporting as
standard. The Sandvik TH545i comes
automation compatible and can be
equipped with an optional AutoMine
Trucking Onboard Package. Yet
another intelligent feature is the
integrated weighing system (IWS)
that is available as an option for all
intelligent Sandvik trucks, supporting
improved efficiency and ensuring
full utilisation of the truck’s payload
capacity.
The new Sandvik TH545i is designed for intelligent mine
operations and improved productivity.
The truck’s standard engine power has been increased
to 450kW from 405kW.
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