INNOVATING EMISSION-FREE MACHINERY

AS INDUSTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD PUSH TOWARDS GREATER SUSTAINABILITY, BROKK AUSTRALIA AND FIRSTGREEN INDUSTRIES ARE HELPING TO LEAD THE CHARGE WITHIN THE MINING SECTOR.

In the mining industry’s ongoing quest for sustainability, Brokk Australia and its partner Firstgreen Industries are taking significant steps toward reducing emissions while improving safety and productivity. Brokk Australia sales manager

Stefan Mace and Firstgreen Industries regional head of sales Jan Otta spoke with Australian Mining about how their companies’ electric equipment is helping to revolutionise mining operations, offering a cleaner and more cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel-powered machinery.

A new era of electric machinery

Czech-based company Firstgreen Industries has pioneered a range of electric machinery specifically designed for mining and other heavy industries.

These machines are built around a unique battery system with three electric motors; two are dedicated to drive functions, while the other manages hydraulics.

“We designed the machine around the battery,” Otta told Australian Mining. “It’s a patented system where you have three electric motors, and two of them are responsible for drive and direct drive, and the third runs the hydraulics.

“We also have our state-of-the-art software which allows us to get the most battery life out of the machine.

“Not only did we bring this aspect of zero CO2 emissions to the market, but we also help to reduce the operation costs significantly while increasing the safety of the operators.”

The advanced software powering Firstgreen Industries machines enables operators to work for approximately six hours on a single charge, which can be fully restored for just $10, compared to the higher fuel costs associated with diesel equipment.

“You can work around six hours on a single charge for $10, or you can spend money on 60 litres on diesel,” Otta said.