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a u g u s t / s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 6 www.resourceworld.com 55 Villgren said "the MINECAT 100 is a heavy duty vehicle made specifically for the harsh underground environment. We have units with over 22,000 hours in service that are still running today." • The powerful turbo-charged, 4-cylinder Iveco engine gives you the reliability you need while meeting or exceeding underground emissions standards. This engine is both MSHA and Canmet approved. • The HD clutchless, fully synchronized, 4x4 gearbox, transmis- sion and torque converter allows for increased ease of operation and safety in ramped environments. • The front axle and rear axle uses fully enclosed wet disks and industry standard SAHR-type braking systems, guaranteeing improved safety and reliability. • The heavy-duty rear axle has 16,860 lb dynamic load capacity uses fully enclosed wet disks and industry standard SAHR-type braking systems. • Ergonomically positioned operator's compartment with easy to read gauges, mine-rated Bostrich fire-resistant wiring makes the MINECAT a safe, reliable, and easy drive. The company also recently announced an industry first - the first purpose built, hard rock mining, electric mine vehicle. Industrial Fabrication states that, "The MINECAT UT150-eMV ® , Electric Mining Vehicle is the safest underground utility vehicle in the industry. The running gear is the same as its diesel UT 99 counterpart, using proven industrial axles with fully enclosed fail safe wet disc brakes. The mining grade suspension features heavy duty gas shocks and springs, providing the operator and passen- gers with a smooth ride in the roughest of conditions." The MINECAT Electric Drive System consists of an ultra-effi- cient PMAC brushless traction motor for superior performance. Motors and controller are sealed to an IP67 rating allowing the UT150-eMV ® to safely operate in the most severe mine conditions. The battery pack uses recyclable lithium iron phosphate cells. The battery assembly resides under the hood in place of the die- sel engine and the onboard charger goes in place of the fuel tank. Industrial Fabrication Inc. has recently developed and tested a scaled-up battery pack with a 40% increase in range. The truck performs as well as its predecessor. "The diesel UT99 and electric UT150-EMV ® weigh the same and have the same rear cargo space. This allows customers to take advantage of Industrial Fabrication's library of mine proven configurations. The main dif- ference between of the UT150-eMV ® is that the electric drivetrain produces ZERO emissions." Villgren told Resource World, "In the last 24 months, the UT150-eMV units have travelled tens of thousands of kilometres on underground hardrock mines ramps with zero mechanical breakdowns." n

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