Shiftable Spreader System at Mantos Blancos, Chile

Shiftable spreader system at Compania Minera Tres Cruces, Chile

Shiftable System

This system forms a dump by depositing material along the width, typically about 1100 m. The spreader travels on rails that straddles the conveyor. When a level is formed along the length of the conveyor, the whole system is shifted forward by the length of the boom.

Features :

• 24 hours per day.
• Unattended for extended periods
• Automatic slewing
• Typical travel of 1 100 m
• Flood lighting on the machine to provide good lighting for safe operation at night
• Storm brakes and outriggers to secure the machine during high wind conditions
• Safe operation up to 80 km / hour wind
• Access to full length of boom on one side by walkway

Functional Features :

• A method to prevent the machine from being driven over the edge of the ramp
• Spreader travels on rails
• Slewing using a gear and pinion system with hydraulic drive
• Low ground bearing pressure under full operating conditions.