PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" allocated 55 million UAH for the purchase of new heavy-duty BelAZ trucks

Kryvyi Rih, June 14, 2017 PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih allocated UAH 55 million to purchase two new heavy-duty BelAZ trucks with a carrying capacity of 130 tons for the mining transport department of the company's mining department. This transport will ensure the removal of ore and overburden from the second and third quarries of the mining department.

Among the technical advantages of these BelAZ models are the use of an alternating-direct current electric transmission with control gear based on microelectronics, the presence of a more powerful, reliable and economical engine, a combined hydraulic system, hydraulic disc brakes, a cab with ROPS system elements. The new heavy-duty dump trucks have cabins, the body of which is indestructible, which allows people to be saved in case of emergency.

In these cars, the efficiency of the electrodynamic braking system is significantly increased, which allows you to smoothly slow down the movement of the dump truck at the right time until it comes to a complete stop and provides excellent vehicle stability during braking. In the BelAZ electric drive, electronic components are introduced that simplify the detection of a malfunction of the electric drive and their elimination. The removal of the working brakes to the outside provided the convenience of replacement and maintenance of brake system parts.

The elements related to the safety of working on heavy trucks have also been thought out. Among the advantages: a load and fuel control system (complete with GPS navigation) with mandatory inclusion in the existing automated dispatch control system of the mining and transport department and equipped with a digital display of the weight of the transported cargo on both sides of the dump truck, a heating and air conditioning unit, a centralized lubrication system, a system combined fire extinguishing, body blocking under power lines, tire pressure and temperature monitoring system, video surveillance system.

Patrice Lulier, Deputy General Director for Mining of PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: “We received two BelAZ trucks with a lifting capacity of 130 tons each - this is modern equipment and we are sure that this will affect the overall performance as well. Now in the mining department of PJSC "ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih" 45 such heavy trucks. Thanks to the new equipment, we are significantly increasing production volumes up to 24 million tons of ore, and in total 52 million tons of rock mass. This is a record production volume over the past 20 years. "

Andriy Oleinik, head of the mining and transport department of the mining department of PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: “The new equipment came in the framework of technical re-equipment. The machines are involved in the removal of overburden, ore and rock mass. The new BelAZ is capable of transporting up to 1,200-1,500 tons per shift. In a new car