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
Sometimes addressing one haulage issue or opportunity has a flow-on effect that generates additional value. One recent project with a Tier 1 miner in the US involved modifying a Hercules Truck Bed design to achieve higher payload capacity while transitioning to Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS). The new design also improved the safety of maintenance activities
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
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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