Stäubli Electrical Connectors has enabled faster, safer charging of heavy-duty electric mining trucks with an industry-leading 7.5 megawatt charger that will debut at MINExpo in Las Vegas, September 24-26. Heavy mining vehicles require high charging power to charge their large-capacity batteries, making them challenging to electrify reliably. And this high power must be transmitted in the shortest possible time to ensure that the mine's expensive equipment comes as close as possible to continuous use.    

Stäubli has been in exchange with leading mining companies for years and has therefore continuously developed the Quick Charging Connector System to fulfill the needs of mine operators. The company's  MULTILAM technology ensures a reliable electrical connection and guarantees steady, fast charging. Electric haul trucks navigate around a mining site. At present, just 0.5% of mining equipment is electrified. Photo: Stäubli

Stäubli's QCC-5000 Quick-Charging Connector System chills the charging pin and cables to be able to deliver up to 5,000 amps to electric mining trucks in a 7.5 MW automated charging solution. With safety in mind, the automated connector on the QCC-5000 is IP55 qualified, with ingress protection from water and dust. The system only reveals the charging contacts at the end of the connection process when the pin and socket are fully connected. Current manual systems feature unprotected contacts. That makes them more prone to failure in demanding mining applications and exposes the workforce to higher risks.

One of the key elements that makes the QCC-5000 stand out is how it combines charging power, safety, and automation possibilities. Using an automated connection device increases operational safety in mines and means that drivers no longer have to get out of their vehicle to initiate the charging process. Depending on the application, vehicle type and general customer needs, the QCC-5000 system offers a variety of integration possibilities: with a standard Stäubli guiding system, mounted to a robot arm or even fully customized solutions. Furthermore, the system is fully mating compatible with the already existing, tried and tested QCC-1500 allowing to use the same interface for multiple charging power levels.

Stäubli offers innovative mechatronics solutions in its four divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics, and Textile. Founded in 1892, Stäubli is now an international corporation with headquarters in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, and with over 6000 employees worldwide. Stäubli has a presence in 28 countries with production, sales and service subsidiaries, including a network of agents in 50 countries.

Stäubli Electrical Connectors develops advanced connection solutions based on the reliable MULTILAM contact technology. In the field of photovoltaics, Stäubli is a pioneer and global market leader with its MC4 connector portfolio. Together with long-standing customers, Stäubli provides connections for life in industries such as renewable energies, industrial automation applications, power transmission and distribution, railway, welding automation, test and measurement, medical devices and E-mobility.

 

Source: prnewswire.com

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