ContiTech enhances vertical lift capabilities
Fassi has added two new models — the F345A and
F345RA XE-dynamic cranes — to its medium-duty
lifting range.
The two new models belong to the HC1 HD5 S2
class (if fitted on trucks), according to the
EN12999:2011 standard, and reach a maximum lifting
capacity of 33.4tm, with a maximum hydraulic horizontal
outreach of 20.5m, which can be increased to 26.7m in
the version with six telescopic booms combined with the
L214 hydraulic extension.
The weight and dimensions of both models make
them perfect for fitting on three-axle vehicles, and the
excellent weight-to-power ratio allows the F345A and
F345RA to provide ideal lifting performance together
with generous load capacity in the truck.
The new F345A model is a 400-degree rack and
pinion rotation crane, while the F345RA offers
continuous rotation on a slew ring, both supplied as
standard, together with the tried and tested FX500
control system and the D850 hydraulic distributor bank,
Fassi RCH/RCS radio controls, and FSC-S or H stability
controls.
The cranes will be available in various versions with
a maximum of up to eight hydraulic booms in the
standard configuration, and in three versions with a short
secondary arm. To further increase the working range, a
number of configurations are available with jibs to satisfy
all requirements.
Pocketlift is a game changer in underground mining, achieving throughputs up to
6 000m 3 /hour with just one-third of the energy requirements of conventional skip hoists.
The F345A
model is a
400-degree
rack and pinion
rotation crane.
The F345RA
offers
continuous
rotation on a
slew ring.
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The Pocketlift system can be used in narrow
shafts and can cope with height differences
of up to 700m.
with horizontal textile and/or transverse
steel cord reinforcement. It can efficiently
convey lump sizes up to 400mm in size, and
be used on a maximum vertical lift height
of 400m, with a maximum throughput of
6 000 tonnes per hour.
Both Flexowell and Pocketlift belts
can be customised with the full range of
ContiTech’s cover compound technologies
as required by application and application
environment. ContiTech South Africa
supports these belts with the full range of
belt services , from calculation to engineering
(basic and detailed), consulting, field splicing,
and aftersales service.
As South Africa’s mining industry continues
to seek leaner, more energy- and operationally
efficient ways of getting ore from the ground,
ContiTech’s Pocketlift vertical lift conveyor
not only offers underground miners the ability
to lift much larger quantities of material over
far higher vertical distances than conventional
skip hoists, but does so with a third of the
energy requirements per metric tonne.
Pocketlift is an evolution of the company’s
well-known Flexowell belt, a belt that made
its name in economic, high-efficiency up- and
downhill bulk material conveyance. Pocketlift
replaces the ‘compartments’ of the Flexowell
with fabric-reinforced rubber pockets to
deliver a conveyor belt that can lift material
loads at vertical heights of up to 700m. The
pockets are available in different widths to
achieve continuous load throughputs of up to
6 000m 3 /hour.
“Across the world, mining companies have
been able to multiply their conveying output
by adopting Pocketlift technology,” explains
Friedrich Litz, innovative products manager
at the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. “Its
small horizontal footprint and low intrinsic
weight means it can be deployed in very
small mine shafts — in many cases existing
ventilation shafts can be used — helping
miners reduce civil-based costs. In terms of
energy, a ton of material lifted 100m is less
than 0.3kWh — far below average.”
While the Pocketlift is an evolution of the
performance of the Flexowell belt, Flexowell
remains a popular, high-performing option
for vertical bulk materials conveying in a wide
range of industries.
“The Flexowell belt is a critical part of
operations in more than 60 000 installations
across the world,” Litz continues. It consists
of compartmentalised pouches with pleated
sides, mounted on a cross-rigid base belt
Fassi adds two new models to XE
medium-duty lifting range
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