Explosion-proof 8-Ton Lithium Battery Locomotive for Coal Mine

Explosion-proof 8-Ton Lithium Battery Locomotive for Coal Mine

 Maintaining Lithium Batteries for Mining Electric Locomotives

Lithium batteries are the lifeblood of modern mining electric locomotives, providing the energy required for efficient and reliable operations deep within the mines. Proper maintenance of these batteries is essential to ensure they deliver their full potential and longevity. Here are some crucial steps to maintain lithium batteries in mining electric locomotives:

1. Initial Charging for Maximum Capacity

   Before putting lithium batteries to work, it's essential to fully charge them. This initial charge helps condition the battery and ensures it reaches its maximum capacity potential. After the first full charge, the battery will gradually optimize its capacity over the course of 1-2 full charge and discharge cycles.

2. Timely Recharging to Prolong Battery Life

   Lithium batteries should never be allowed to run too low on charge. Recharging them promptly is key to extending their lifespan. Allowing the battery to remain in a deeply discharged state for an extended period can harm its overall health. If the batteries need to be stored for an extended duration, it's advisable to recharge them to approximately 50-70% of their capacity every month to maintain their optimal state.

3. Load Management During Startup

   When starting up electric equipment, it's essential to ensure that any rear-end loads are in the off position. After initiating the power source, gradually introduce the rear-end loads, or employ auxiliary starting methods to reduce the initial current surge. This practice minimizes the strain on the batteries during startup, contributing to prolonged battery cycle life, improved electrical performance, and an extended operational life.

4. Safe Charging Environment

   During the charging process, lithium batteries should be placed in an environment with a temperature range of 0°C to 35°C, characterized by adequate ventilation and dry conditions. It's crucial to avoid proximity to open flames or flammable materials. While charging, ensure that the load (electric equipment) is disconnected to minimize potential risks.

By adhering to these maintenance practices, mining companies can maximize the performance and lifespan of lithium batteries in their electric locomotives, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient underground mining operations.

8 ton Battery locomotive	Adhesive / total weight (t)	8 ton
	Track gauge (mm)	500.600.762.900
	Traction (KN)	11.18 or 12.83
	Max. Traction (KN)	19.62
	Speed(km/h)	6.2~7.8
	Battery Voltage (V)	110~140V
	Battery Capacity (Ah)	440
	Power (KW)	11 or 15 KWx2
	Dimensions Length(mm)	4420
	Width(mm)	920,1082 or 1220
	Height(mm)	1600
	Wheelbase (mm)	1100
	Wheel diameter (mm)	680
	Min Curve radius (m)	7
	Controller	Resistencia or IGBT
	Braking method	Mechanical or air brake

Advantages of our product

1.Using high-quality steel plates, special rust removal process make sure it more anti-corrosion and suitable for harsh mining environment.
2. Producing motors ourselves, using high lever insulation material and pure copper, ensure the powerful traction force, and suitable for harsh mining environment.
3.Gear anastomosis surface to reach more than 80%, which is far more exceeding the standard.
4.Professionally designed and adjusted frame ensure safe driving and avoids falling off rails.
5.A variety of braking methods can be choose, air brake, hydraulic brake, electric brake, mechanical brake to ensure the safety drive.
6. 40 years richful experience with the ability to design and make customized product according to your requirements.
7. Proving factory online-visiting

Mining Locomotive test
1.Before Running the locomotive,carry out gear debugging, lighting, gear, and brake adjustment etc.To ensure the normal operation of the locomotive.
2.Carry out a tensile test before leaving the factory to ensure the load performance of the locomotive meets the standard. Our design standards generally exceed the national standard by 10%-20%.
3.Carry out different type running test before leaving the factory to ensure the performance and normal operation of the whole locomotive. It can adapt to various harsh conditions under simulated working conditions.

Motor test
The motor has to go through many inspection procedures before leaving the factory, and each motor has to be carried out with load running experiments.
Explosion-proof motors are carried out with water pressure test.
All the test of motor is to ensure that can adapt to harsh working conditions.

1. A good feedback of our lithium battery locomotive from a client of Latin America
2. In order to solve the exist problems of lead-acid batteries. More than 30 lead-acid battery electric locomotives in this large mining were changed into lithium battery electric locomotives, which improved the work enthusiasm and production efficiency of employees, reduced costs,and more environment-friendly.
3. The mining rock drill car designed by Sunward Co., has a small size and simple structure, so the space for placing the lithium battery on the body is very limited.
According to the limitation size, our company design a lithium power supply power plan, which
perfectly solves the problem of lithium power supply space.
In order to adapt to the special industrial and mining environment and improve transportation efficiency, a batch of 2.5-ton lithium battery electric locomotives are designed to Myanmar Clients.