Based in the heart of the harsh & arid Pilbara, in Gudai-Darri /Koodaideri, Rio Tinto needed a water truck fill solution that was up to the challenge of the environment & the challenges of operating in the unchartered territory.
Running a full Autonomous fleet of large mine trucks, the system had to be able to withstand high wind loads, large flows, and be highly adaptable to meet with any changing conditions as they navigated the path to Autonomy.
Dubbed “the mine of the future” Rio Tinto needed a water truck fill solution that matched the rest of the high-tech mine.
Mine sites are dangerous places and no task more dangerous than installing “standard” standpipe systems, with working under suspended loads with heavy parts, working at heights & associated risks such as lacerations and crushing. Undertaking this kind of high-risk work was a major concern for the mine.
With high iron ore pricing prevalent Rio Tinto also needed a reliable, engineered solution quickly.
Liquimech’s in-house engineering team were quick to respond to the need and had a scoped out compliant solution & general arrangement drawing for client comment within 24hours. Liquimech engineers worked with Rio Tinto, CAT, Welltech and all stakeholders to ensure each & every requirement was met.
Upon receiving favourable feedback and go ahead from our Rio Tinto, Liquimech’s robust water truck fill, standpipe, system was fabricated, trial tested , third party verified and delivered to site within a 4 week time period. In the height of lockdowns due to the covid pandemic, widespread supply issues & extended lead times of third party services such as galvanising was a massive credit to the Liquimech team.
Due to the Liquimech patented & proprietary design, contractors were able to assemble the standpipe system safely, easily and efficiently within a 3 hour period.
