Pit & Quarry, December 2016
HAUL TRUCKS NEW TECH The latest innovations make for more efficient safer haul truck operation BY MEGAN SMALLEY odays haul trucks feature components and systems that allow operators to do things producers only could have imagined even a few years ago Modern haul trucks enable operators to analyze loads accurately detect the closeness of other machines and sense hazards Additionally truck bodies can be customized to users All of these capabilities and enhancements help producers to boost efficiency levels and get more from their equipment Here are some new introductions to the haul truck category that are designed to modernize haul truck operations further PREDICTIVE LOAD Philippi Hagenbuchs Predictive Load system gives customers HiVol Load Profiled truck bodies optimized for maximum payload in their operating conditions The Load Profiled system considers the material to be hauled types and sizes of equipment loading the material and haul cycles to provide accurate analysis of the loads According to Philippi Hagenbuch this system serves as an accurate guideline for the body design that optimizes productivity and longevity in addition to maximizing payload Truck bodies take a beating day in and day out from hauling iron ore and oil sands to rock and overburden says LeRoy Hagenbuch Philippi Hagenbuch co founder and chief engineer Ensuring they can withstand that abuse so customers get the most out of their equipment and achieve their highest productivity levels requires a deep look into the design and thats what this patented system allows us to do Philippi Hagenbuchs Predictive Load system allows its engineers to match each customers operating conditions to a specific truck body design The engineers consider the style composition and size of the truck body and how it contributes to optimal performance As part of the process engineers also work with aggregate producers to obtain information on the type of material they haul and their load cycles This helps Philippi Hagenbuch to determine how abrasive and impact resistant it needs to make the body These factors also help the manufacturer choose the proper steel that can withstand the day to day stress on the truck body In addition the system considers the loading height and the type of loading equipment aggregate producers use such as cable shovels hydraulic shovels or front end loaders as each interacts with a truck body differently Matching the truck body to the loading height and equipment minimizes damage to the loading equipment as well as the truck bodys sides This also ensures optimal load centering which improves the life of the truck chassis and tires the company says In addition it reduces damaging impacts from loads For example a front end loader will throw material against the aft side of the truck body According to 34 PIT QUARRY December 2016 pitandquarry com PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIPPI HAGENBUCH T
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