GERMANY – With more than 30 years of design and production of shotcreting equipment, Putzmeister has recently developed the MineLift 4 scissor lift platform. With a lifting height of 4 meters and 4 tonne capacity, the equipment provides a mobile and secure working platform.
MineLift 4 can also be configured for the installation of water, air, drainage, and tailing pipes in underground mining. It incorporates a drop-wing platform extension that expands the wide lateral by 700 mm, providing a work surface total of 3,400 x 2,550 mm.
For mounting, MineLift 4 incorporates a pipe handling system of two independent telescopic arms making it safe and efficient during installation of pipes from 100 to 200 and weighing up to 300 kg.
For ease of operation in ventilator mounting, MineLift 4 is available with an auxiliary lift platform that provides a load capacity of 2,500 kg and lifts up to 1,100 mm from the main platform. By incorporating this optional equipment, MineLift 4 becomes a complete solution for lifting and installation work in underground mining.
MineLift 4 features compact design with heavy duty axles 4x4 drive, as well as a powerful 6-cylinder 130 kW engine. The integrated continuously variable drive (ICVD) without gear shift allows you to leverage the maximum engine power at any time without breaks in traction, making operation easier for the driver.
The combination of the hydrostatic drive system, slope measurement, and Putzmeister control software form the core of the automatic downhill speed control system. The equipment automatically adapts its maximum speed to the slope, taking full advantage of the engine retention capacity, thereby reducing the probability of operational errors. Service brakes on both axles are multi-disc in oil bath, hydraulically operated with two independent circuits. This system provides great stopping power and a long working life, even in the most demanding conditions.
MineLift 4 features a FOPS/ROPS certified driving cabin, designed according to ergonomic standards to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity. The equipment has LED work lights both on the platform and on the vehicle, providing operators with a safe environment inside the mine. Thanks to the reverse camera with night vision, the operator can maneuver in reverse with confidence and accuracy.
Visit the manufacturer's website at PMW.de for additional information.
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