Wheel with built-in motor that attaches to truck frame and is driven by simple gear arrangement opens possibilities for high-speed haulage against steep grades; use of wheel in several open pit operations is scheduled; advantages over diesel trucks are capacity, maneuverability and performance; one 4-wheel model has payload capacity of 70 tons, 1500 hp, operation on grades up to 15% and 20% adhesion, and ability to negotiate long, steep grades.


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    Title :

    Motorized wheel


    Additional title:

    Min World


    Contributors:
    Price, J.C. (author) / Volpe, R.W. (author)

    Published in:

    Mining World ; 22 , n 1


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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