LKAB Chooses ABB's Gearless Conveyor Drives


LKAB has awarded ABB a contract to install two ABB Gearless Conveyor Drives (GCDs) on the existing conveyor belt system at its Malmberget mine near Gällivare, Norrbotten County, Lapland, the most northern province in Sweden.

ABB's installation engineers and project management team face the challenge of working in a tight space at around 1,250 meters underground to remove the large equipment and replace it with the new units. Once the upgrade is complete in 2025, LKAB will be able to achieve overall energy savings of between 6 and 10 percent, which will translate to considerable OPEX savings per year.

"The new ABB equipment will allow for an improved working environment in the mine – cleaner and safer. Conveyor Drives are known to be the most energy-efficient solution for conveyors, enabling reliable transportation of ore. The upgrade also means reduced noise and heat in the conveyor drive area." said Ulf Richter, Product Manager Conveyor Solutions, ABB.

For more information: https://new.abb.com/mining/reference-stories/underground-stories/teamwork-and-collaboration-helps-lkab-prepare-for-its-future-production-needs


Categories: Conveyors Conveyors - Components Drives Monitors and Controls 


2023-11-09 | ABB | Switzerland | Views 598

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