Doppelmayr Transport Technology

It is one thing to mine mineral sands, but it’s another to transport the sands offsite. Sands may need to be transported over roads and rivers to reach their destination safely. The remoteness of mines and difficulty in handling the volume of sand coming out has required sophisticated transportation systems to take on the job.

The systems must be reliable in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold, high humidity and strong winds. The planning, manufacture and installation of the transport system must be precise to ensure all environmental conditions and the transported product are taken into account.

An Austrian family business formed in 1892 developed a ropeway system which has been refined over the years to become the Doppelmayr transport technology. The business has been the worldwide leaders of ropeway engineering and has now built more than 14,700 material and passenger transport systems in 90 countries. Bulk materials and unit loads are moved every day using Doppelmayr systems.

Research and Development

Doppelmayr works closely with their customers finding out their needs and designing a system to fit those needs perfectly. Every design to rigorously tested through a set of trials. The company is working on energy-saving drive technologies and continuous sensor monitoring to find ways to reduce friction.

Doppelmayr visit mining trade and fair shows around the world to show off their transport systems.

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If your business is interested in using this state-of-the-art technology, it is advisable to speak to experts or agencies who may provide with you more information on Doppelmayr Transport Technology.

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