A COMPLETE MINING BUCKET SOLUTION

SCHLAM’S BARRACUDA MINING BUCKETS ARE PROVIDING MINERS ALL OVER AUSTRALIA WITH AN ARRAY OF PRODUCTION ADVANTAGES AND EFFICIENCIES

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In the competitive landscape of the Australian mining industry, reducing equipment downtime is paramount for boosting productivity and ensuring operational safety.

One critical element in achieving these objectives is the effective design and manufacture of mining buckets. These robust tools endure rigorous conditions, often requiring refurbishment within months of service.

Understanding how to optimise bucket performance is essential for any mining operation focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Barracuda overview

Schlam designs and manufactures a range of mining buckets under the Barracuda brand.

These include excavator and front wheel loader buckets to suit the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) equipment and models used in Australian mining.

Schlam’s Barracuda buckets are engineered for excavator classes ranging from 100 tonnes to 900 tonnes, with payload capacities reaching up to 45m³.

Each bucket design is meticulously customised to meet specific operational requirements and OEM specifications, ensuring optimal performance based on factors such as tip radius, pin centre, breakout force, and maximum suspended load.

Developed to maximise efficiency

While Schlam has a long history of designing and engineering mining buckets, in recent years the company has invested significantly in developing a product range that caters for the specific needs of the Australian mining industry.

The company has worked closely with its existing dump truck body clients to develop bucket solutions to compliment its load and haul process.

“The mining bucket is the business end of the load and haul process, so it’s important to match the right bucket with your haul equipment,” Schlam vice president innovation and strategic focus Amit Bareja said.