Normet has launched two new Normet SmartDrive platforms – the XS-series and the L-series – further expanding its portfolio of battery-electric underground equipment. With these additions, Normet now offers a full spectrum of electric machines that deliver cutting-edge solutions for today’s evolving mining operations.
These new platforms are designed to cover a wide range of applications and needs, from compact and agile solutions for confined spaces to heavy-duty, high-capacity machines for demanding underground operations.
XS-series for light logistics needs
A compact and agile XS-series SmartDrive with a 3.5-ton payload capacity is ideal for light transportation needs in smaller tunnel profiles and confined underground spaces. Its small size and four-wheel-steering enable superior maneuverability and access to narrow areas, making it the perfect solution for projects with limited space.
The XS SmartDrive platform is available in standard- and long-range versions to suit different operational needs. The standard model features optimized battery capacity and motor power for tunneling or mines with moderate driving between mine levels. The long-range version offers significantly greater range and higher ramp speed – making it the longest-range SmartDrive model.
The Variomec XS product offering includes logistics products to cover personnel, material and fluid transportation needs. Additionally, it includes specialized vehicles to carry out, for example, equipment servicing and the transportation of injured persons.
The first XS-series application is the Variomec XS 035 Crew SD, a compact mine service vehicle with 3,000-kg carrying capacity, a roomy material platform, and space for a three-person crew, plus seating for two to three people in the cabin.
L-series for heavy transportation needs
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the L-series SmartDrive is built for heavy-duty, high-performance operations with a 15-ton payload capacity. Built for heavy transportation needs, the L-series is equipped with heavy-duty components, ensuring durability and efficiency in long-ramp operations. With extended battery capacity and high motor power, the L-series delivers optimal speed and performance in steep mining ramps.
The L-series is engineered to handle the most demanding underground operations, including material transportation, concrete transport, and fluid transport. Its heavy-duty design and advanced battery-electric technology make it the ideal solution for projects that require reliable performance under extreme conditions.
The first L-series SmartDrive application is the Utimec LF 600 Transmixer SD with a practical concrete carrying capacity of 5.6 m³.
Source: Normet