Ultima body in good shape
A UNIQUE ‘ V’ profile floor, designed to actively channel the load to the centre of the tray, is one of the standout design features of the new Austin Ultima dump body.
Designed and manufactured by Austin Engineering, the new body also features improved structural integrity and payload advantages.
Based on the company’s industry-proven Westech, JEC and JEC-LD series of bodies, the new tray is lighter and stronger than current OEM bodies, which translates to a 10-15pc weight saving without sacrificing payload.
Described by Austin as the next generation in mining dump bodies, the Ultima will carry a greater payload, meet all OEM dump body specifications and deliver the industry’s lowest cost per tonne.
By channeling the payload to the centre line of the tray, the V-floor, with its lower centre of gravity, improves machine stability and safety and reduces overall tray wear.
The floor design also reduces dump cycle times (empty is achieved at 3/4 tipping).
The new body also features large radius transitions to assist in the reduction of material carry-back.
It also provides superior impact resistance and substantially extend operating life.
Overall, the optimised shape of the Ultima body means better material distribution within the structure while maintaining the payload / weight advantage.
The new body’s increased structural integrity gives superior impact and wear resistance, extends fatigue life and lowers maintenance costs.
Tapered sides run the full length of the body to minimise wear, assist in carry-back reduction and reduce side spillage in the dumping cycle.
A low-profile rear floor shape combined with a reduced height bolster provide additional ground clearance when dumping.
Available in both “straight floor” or “flow control combo” designs to cater for fixed or varying SG values, the new Ultima body is designed to operate as a liner-less configuration.
It can be adapted to suit any mine specific application, is suitable for any current OEM dump truck chassis, and is designed to comply with all OEM haul truck operating limitations.
For further information on Austin Engineering, Australia, phone 1800 996 491, email enquiry@austineng.com.au or visit the website www.autineng.com.