In heavy engineering, creativity is not usually the first trait people think of. The industry is often viewed through a purely practical lens where performance, reliability and durability matter most. But innovative engineering has always depended on people willing to think differently. At Schlam, that mindset is embedded in how we approach design. Rather than
When the actual payload capacity of a haulage fleet constrains a targeted increase in production, buying bigger trucks to haul more is sometimes not the only option. In one example, a long-life copper mine in Central Asia found that changing to lightweight Hercules truck beds could achieve up to a 17% increase in payload and
Schlam is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced mining executive Phil Sellers to the role of Chief Commercial Officer as we continue to develop our global operating model. Phil will join Schlam in July and will lead our global sales teams and regionally based market managers. His appointment coincides with the release of an
What started as a discussion with one of the world’s largest mining operators around optimising truck bed efficiency turned into the creation of the largest capacity wheel loader bucket ever produced by Schlam. Glencore commissioned Schlam to produce three bespoke wheel loader buckets designed to switch seamlessly between moving coal and waste at Australian sites.
How do you improve mine efficiency by standardising load and haul equipment when the fleet includes a diversity of machines and accessories? It’s a challenge that calls for a non-standard solution. In a recent example, the Schlam team worked with a Tier 1 miner in Australia to resize existing excavator buckets and custom design new
For decades in the North American mining industry, the rule of thumb has been bigger and heavier means safer and more reliable. But what if that assumption was holding mines back? Schlam is proving that lighter doesn’t mean substandard reliability and performance, on the contrary, our results from infield payload studies tell us that performance
Global load and haul attachment manufacturer, Schlam Payload has released what it says is the world’s first mining truck beds made from green steel as part of its latest efforts to match higher open-pit mine site productivity with lower carbon emissions. Called ‘Xeroline’ and incorporating 100% carbon-free steel from the SSAB Zero™ steel range, the
In just 3 years, Schlam’s manufacturing operations has grown rapidly going from 2 WA based facilities to 5 across 3 continents. The immense growth has more than tripled production capacity but has also introduce complexity when it comes to safety. With different, cultures, regulatory frameworks and operating environments the approach to safety requires a growth
The strongest outcomes in mining don’t come from transactions, they come from true partnerships. Partnerships built on shared values, collaboration and a strong focus on performance. That is why we are incredibly proud to be working alongside Performance Mining as they continue to strengthen their load and haul operations with the addition of three new
Reaching the 300th milestone for Hercules truck beds delivered to Fortescue is an achievement worth celebrating. It is a representation of our long-standing partnership with a valued client, and highlights the growing global impact of Schlam’s Hercules product line. From the earliest designs to today’s innovations, Schlam’s Hercules truck beds have been driven by one
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