Schaltbau increases availability of electric drives for heavy mining trucks

Release time：2024-01-02    Click：

Schaltbau increases availability of electric drives for heavy mining trucks


DC is the fastest growing and most challenging technology. Schaltbau is one of the few direct-current experts worldwide with decades of expertise. That is why more and more customers are relying on the DC contactors from Schaltbau.

Customer profile


  • Application: Electric drive systems for heavy mining trucks

  • Industry: Heavy Mining Equipment

  • Country: USA


Customer case


  • A world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with over four million products in use around the globe

  • Safe and reliable DC contactors were an important factor in the design to support the availability goals higher than 90%

  • Stringent shock and vibration requirements



Schaltbau solution

Schaltbau CT1230/11 series

CT power contactors – Revolution in handling DC and AC electric arcs



Schaltbau DC contactors have improved safety and reliability by:


  • having high shock and vibration resistance (approved by customer’s test)

  • outstanding arc extinguishing technology, especially designed for heavy-duty applications

  • switching under load no matter if charging or discharging (bi-directional)



Further customer benefits:


  • Local customer assistance throughout the product lifecycle by experienced Schaltbau engineers

  • Extensive testing and design-in support

  • Certified products according to highest safety standards