Sleipner transport systems update 2015

The Sleipner transport system is a new safe innovative way to relocate Excavators around Mine-sites

and Construction sites.

With over 100 Sleipner systems of various sizes being used throughout the world in a range of different

climates, the Sleipner has proven to be the safest and most efficient way to move your excavators

around a mine site.

Safe

Only two operators involved in the process.

Simple and safe wat to load Excavators.

Eliminates high risk task of loading onto float.

Radio contact between both Truck and Excavator operator at all times.

Travel speeds no greater than 15 km per hour.

Front of Excavator travels only 50cm above the ground.

Operator can slow or stop the transport at any time by lowering the tracks.

Full theory and practical training provided by the OEM.

Pre-start and post-start inspection carried out on Sleipner.

Full risk assessment carried out specific to mine site.

Brakes automatically applied when not in use.

Brakes are released only once the excavator is loaded.

Sleipner track guides are designed and built to suit specific excavator track pattern to lock in.

Only trained personnel authorized to operate the system.

Enhanced Productivity

Complete machine is loaded onto the Sleipner and no time is lost removing Bucket, Stick etc.

2-3 minute load time once Sleipner is set up in place.

Excavators can now be moved in a fraction of the time.

Availability of the Sleipner assists mine planners to better utilize the production machines.

Sleipner is a simple, safe and reliable investment with little ongoing maintenance required.

Increase in utilization of Equipment.

Sleipner is able to be used in wet, dry or icy conditions.

Lower Operating costs

The use of Sleipner enables excavators to be easily relocated to workshops for servicing

and repairs.

No vibration to excavators with the use of Sleipner reducing maintenance even further.

Undercarriage and machine wear is reduced.

Double or even triple the lifetime of undercarriage using Sleipner.

Less fuel consumption using Sleipner than driving on tracks.

Case studies from Australian operations

Example 1

Fortescue Metals Group operating in the Pilbara in Western Australia purchased an E400-1200 system to

relocate their RH170 Excavators.

Fortescue is the fourth largest Iron Ore producer in the world and with a rapidly expanding Mine-site the

Sleipner Transport System has become a Valuable asset.

Since December in 2012 the E400 has now traveled over 350 km’s moving Excavators around the site

and have realized a short payback period on the system.

This calculation is based on increased productivity alone and does not take into account the additional

savings that will be realized in maintenance costs.

Example 2

Brierty Limited working at Karara Mine Site in the Midwest of WA recently purchased an E120 to

relocate their PC125O.

Previous to the Sleipner arriving they had to walk their PC1250 10 km’s from the Rail back to the

Workshop taking a full 12 hour shift.

During the onsite training and commissioning, this particular move was completed in only 40 minutes.

Example 3

Equipment Placement recently delivered and commissioned a major iron ore producer’s 3rd E400

Sleipner to one of their Pilbara sites bring the total number of E400’s in Australia to 5.

During the training a Liebherr R9400 excavator was relocated 5km’s in under 50 minutes this included

loading and un-loading.

Walking this same distance one way with the Excavator would have been a 5-6 hour exercise in the past

as this includes a causeway crossing and a rail crossing.

Example 4

Last year the Sleipner was involved in the relocation of 2 x 400t Machines at an iron ore mine in the

Pilbara of a distance approximately 15 km’s. It is believed the total travel time with the Sleipner was

roughly 1.5 hours per move compared to a 24 hour walk of each Machine totaling 48 hours of lost

production.

In 2 years this same E400 system has travelled more than 580 km’s proving to be a very reliable

inclusion to the sites assets.

Example 5

Late last year saw one of the world’s largest miners take delivery of their first Sleipner product being an

E400 to suit their Hitachi EX3600 machines.

The E400 system has been a very beneficial inclusion to the operation in the Hunter Valley and having

travelled over 350 km’s in less than 12 months giving this Coal operation a big advantage over other

competition in the region.

Example 6

Consolidated Minerals have become another innovative miner utilizing the Sleipner Transport system

for their Woodie Woodie operation in the Pilbara.

They are currently using an E190 Sleipner system to relocate their PC2000 between various satellite pits

and also returning the machine back to the workshop for servicing.

Some distances over 16km have been travelled in just over an hour with the use of the Sleipner.

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I use the Sleipner system for multiple excavators?

The only time you can safely use the same system for multiple excavators is when the track

width and pattern are Identical and you do not exceed the designed weight.

2. What maintenance is involved with the Sleipner System?

The maintenance is broken down to weekly, monthly and yearly checks and repairs.

It basically requires to be greased on a weekly basis along with tyre pressure checks.

Lifting ropes 6 – 12 months and all other maintenance carried out annually.

3. What are the effects on the Equipment?

There is no negative impact on the Excavator.

4. Do the OEM’s of the Trucks and Excavators approve the Sleipner product?

With a massive decrease in Undercarriage and track wear claims all over the world most

OEM’s approve the Sleipner system. CAT Finning in the United Kingdom promote and sell the

Sleipner Transport System as a solution for their customers. Excavator dealers in Australia are

also looking at Machine sales packaged up with the Sleipner system.

5. What is the expected life of a Sleipner system?

There is no definitive answer as the first system put to work in 1996 is still currently in use

today.

6. Is there any working in Australia and do the Mines Department approve?

There are currently more than 10 units of various sizes in operations in Australia.

Department of Mines can only verbally approve the Sleipner Transport System if and once a

site specific risk assessment has been completed.

7. How does the Sleipner system handle wet and slippery conditions?

There are currently Sleipner systems being used in arctic and monsoon conditions across

various parts of the world.

8. What is the largest Sleipner system available?

Currently today the Sleipner system range from 20t up to 575t with a larger system up to

1000t currently on the drawing board.

Current Sleipner population in Australia

FMG 1 x E400

Brierty 1 x E120

Rio Tinto 1 x E400

BHP 5 X E400

BMA 1 X E550

Watpac 1 x E120, 1 x E190.

For inquiries contact Nick Bolton

Sleipner@equipmentplacement.com.au