Zero emissions with the eDumper, the perfect match for sustainability
Duratray’s Suspended Dump Body has been the perfect match for the first environmentally friendly lithium-ion-powered truck operating in Switzerland since January 2018.
This unprecedented equipment was the successful result of ongoing collaboration between Duratray and international energy specialist Kuhn Group, which combines Duratray’s low-noise, low-carryback Suspended Dump Body (SDB) with Kuhn’s expertise to produce an eco-friendly dump truck.
This unique concept, backed by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, is that the Komatsu HD605 does not use fuel or emit any CO2 during its trips. Instead, the truck generates electricity on the laden downhill run, which is stored in its large battery. Some of this energy is used to power it unladen back up to the extraction area, with the surplus fed into the grid overnight.
Net Electricity Exporter
Durante cada uma das 20 descidas, as baterias são carregadas com 40 KWhr, tornando o veículo um exportador líquido de eletricidade. Esse excedente é estimado em até 200 KWhr por dia.
Duratray’s Contribution to Environmental Efficiency
Duratray’s SDB provides an excellent complement to the eDumper’s goal to make mining environmentally friendly as it reduces noise and reduces carryback, which in turn decreases waste and repeat trips, improving overall efficiency.
