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The Caterpillar 785 dump truck is a haul truck model commonly employed in open-pit mining operations. Manufactured by Caterpillar Inc., the 785 boasts a substantial capacity of 177 tonnes and a powerful engine generating 1770 horsepower.
Unlike some competing products that utilise hybrid drive systems, the Caterpillar 785 relies entirely on a mechanical drive-train. Having first entered the market in 1986 the 785 variants has proved themselves to be reliable haul truck options in a range of open pit mining settings.
Setor - Mineração
Tipo de mina - Corte aberto
Mineral - Lithium
Localização - Ravensthorpe, Western Australia
Product / scope – Sound attenuation on this mine’s feel of Caterpillar 785 C & 785 D dump trucks.
Breve
Minetek's client needed to significantly decrease the sound output of their fleet of 19 x Caterpillar 785 C and 5 x Caterpillar 785 D haul trucks to meet environmental regulations and prevent the delays and stoppages that were leading to significant loss of production and profits.
Desafio
A Minetek foi contratada para projetar e fabricar um pacote de atenuação de som para o caminhão basculante Caterpillar 789C que permitiria ao nosso cliente operar a máquina de acordo com as rigorosas normas de ruído no local.
Solução
Minetek delivered a fully engineered stage 2 sound attenuation solution to the entire fleet including exhaust systems with attenuated silencers and outlets, as well as radiator attenuation and bumper extensions. Minetek has gained international recognition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and mining operators for its role in creating the world’s quietest mining machinery through its Sound Attenuation Packages. These solutions are meticulously engineered to strike a balance between productivity and minimising the impact on operators and maintenance teams. Minetek offers modular sound suppression kits designed for various mining equipment, including trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders, and drills. Additionally, our certified installation teams operate globally.