mining industry
Shunting Solutions for the Mining Industry
In the mining industry, shunting equipment must operate reliably even under the harshest conditions: Bulk materials such as ore, coal, coke, and minerals generate dust and high levels of stress, while heavy train formations, gradients, and extensive track networks require maximum tractive force and robustness.
Designed for the harshest environmental conditions
Vollert develops and implements high-performance shunting and loading solutions for mines, quarries, and raw material extraction facilities — ranging from stationary shunting systems to robust shunting robots and zero-emission road-rail vehicles. The solutions are individually tailored to the respective infrastructure conditions, transport requirements, and operational processes, enabling precise positioning of railcars while ensuring high availability.
In this way, Vollert ensures reliable material transport from extraction through processing and interim storage to efficient rail loading—even under extreme operating conditions.
Particularly rough
Mining is essential for humans because it provides the essential raw materials (metals, minerals, salts, energy) we need for everyday products, infrastructure, technology (smartphones, cars, houses), and the transition to renewable energies (solar cells, batteries); without mining, modern civilizations would not exist.
Shunting operations during the loading of raw materials present a number of specific challenges.
Efficient shunting and loading
Ore, coke, and coal are heavy and bulky materials that require robust equipment and special wagons. The use of heavy-duty wagons and powerful shunting technology is therefore necessary. In addition, the transport and loading of these raw materials generate considerable amounts of dust, which impairs the technology.
Further challenges
Safety risks: Handling large quantities of heavy materials poses significant safety risks, including the risk of accidents and injuries.
Efficient logistics: Logistical planning must be efficient in order to avoid disrupting the production chain and to optimize transport. The use of modern logistics technologies such as GPS, RFID, and automated control systems can help here.
Complex track systems: Internal track systems can be complex and extensive, with many junctions and tight curves. This requires the use of experienced personnel and precise maneuvering.
Noise and vibration control: The noise and vibrations caused by transport and shunting can cause nuisance and possible damage.
Transport of combustible materials: Coke and coal are combustible materials, which requires additional safety measures and emergency plans. Strict fire safety measures and regular emergency drills must be implemented to minimize the risk of fires.
Efficient shunting and loading
As an innovator and leading technology partner, Vollert develops economical shunting systems for branch lines and connecting railways in the mining industry. We combine passion and expertise with forward-looking ideas to make logistics processes in freight loading reliable and efficient.
You will not only receive our standard solution. We will also develop a shunting and loading concept tailored to your specific track conditions, type of goods, and required tractive force—from stationary shunting systems and shunting vehicles to efficient road-rail vehicles.
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