Los Pelambres - World Record
The 12.7Km project is located at Antofagasta Minerals’ Los Pelambres Mine in Chile. The system consists of three downhill belts located inside tunnels with a total drop of 1.3km. In total they can generate up to 25 MW power!
In the Los Pelambres project, CDI developed the basic mechanical design, brake system design, PLC logic, and commissioned the conveyor.
CDI has assisted with several upgrades of this conveyor since it was originally commissioned.
| 120-CV-005 | 120-CV-006 | 120-CV-007 | |
| Year of Construction: | 2000 / 2008 /2022 (Tonnage Increase) | ||
| Location: | Chile | ||
| Length (Tail to Head): | 5.9681 km | 5.3375 km | 1.5166 km |
| Power: | 4 x 2500 kW | 4 x 2500 kW | 3 x 2500 kW |
| Capacity: | 12,000 tph | ||
| Strength: | ST-7800 N/mm | ||
| Speed: | 7.5 m/s | ||
| Material: | Copper Ore | ||
- Selection and automatic sequence of feeding with closed loop of tonnage control.
- Belt operation at different speeds.
- Optimized motor control, load distribution and shutdown according to system requirements.
- Combined digital and proportional braking control.
- Stop control with 3 levels of motor control and 5 levels of braking.
- Automatic positioning of shuttle carriage and control of the stockpile level.
- Supervisor system with advanced help links.
