Clayton to supply hybrid locomotives to Macheng Mine

The contract provides for the delivery of seven 55-ton and five 32-ton hybrid locomotives for delivery in 2022-2023, using the latest hybrid technology to ensure safe transportation in the mine’s non-electrified loading and unloading areas. The locomotives being supplied are compatible with automation systems, and Clayton will partner with Beijing Soly, which has been awarded a contract to automate haulage levels in the mine. Railway Supply magazine writes about this with reference to the Global Mining Review.

Each of the machines are equipped with a cloud-based system designed to allow remote monitoring of the performance of locomotives anywhere in the world, whether mainline or below ground, giving real-time performance data that further enhances production efficiency, maintenance, and safety via remote access to the machines. This prevents unscheduled downtime, trouble shoot performance issues, investigate faults, install software updates, and customise the operating parameters to suit the mine operators.

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“We are extremely pleased to supply 12 Clayton hybrid locomotives to be used in one of the largest Chinese iron ore mines, this contract was secured in a very competitive marketplace. A single order for 12 locomotives enhances Clayton’s worldwide reputation as a leading supplier of locomotives to the mining sector. The locomotives will provide sustainability and will be environmentally compliant to meet our customer’s commitments in investing in new technology and provide cost savings,” said Steve Gretton, CEO of Clayton Equipment.

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