Bradken Manufactured Buckets - ESCO WM6
Bradken® has an extensive wealth of knowledge and skills in the manufacture and distribution of a comprehensive range of ESCO® Ground Engaging Tools and Mining Buckets. With over 50 years of experience in the earthmoving field, Bradken uses its extensive network of regional offices and skilled technical sales representatives to provide unparalleled service and support to the Australian mining industry.
The ESCO® WM6 bucket is ideal where maximum productivity is desired in well-shot, low impact and cohesive material. The WM6 targets maximum payload efficiencies and fill rates.
The wide-mouth and low sides in the latest addition to the ESCO
bucket family give the ESCO WM6 an unprecedented ability to carry
extreme payloads without exceeding suspended load targets. The folded corners coupled
with an aggressive hitch position are designed to allow the WM6 to fill top capacity
and beyond in swift cycles.
The result: Unprecedented fill times and exceptional payloads.
The high strength proprietary alloys used to cast the front ring provide strength
and stability to the WM6's design. Innovation in Bradken's® construction
method has allowed for production of full penetration welds in all structural components,
resulting in better quality testing and ease in repairing.
The result: Less fatigue cracking and longer campaigns!
This bucket was designed with the assistance of dragline operators and has the ability to chop cut as well as conventional underhand digging.
Features & Benefits
| Features | Advantages | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
|
ESCO Sidewinder®, Six Station Lip S110 Sidewinder, Six Station Lip S130 |
Strong beam design Strong cast integral nose Proven hammerless adapter locking Improved penetration |
Increased bucket availability Reduced bucket maintenance cost ($/BCM) No unscheduled downtime due to GET loss Safe adapter changeout |
| Wide & Low Wall Basket |
Reduced fill times Improved BER |
Reduced cycle time Increased BCMs/Cycle |
| Trunnion Position |
Flatter carry angle 10% Reduction in 'cycle' dump rope loads |
Reduced wear in rigging's dump components Improved dump rope life |
| Innovative Basket Design & Construction | Good structural integrity |
Increased bucket availability Reduced bucket maintenance cost ($/BCM) |
| Basket design with lowered back wall |
Reduced operator over dragging Reduced Drag Energy Reduced Front Hoist Rope impact on rear wall |
Increased BCMs/Cycle Reduced operating cost ($/BCM) |
| Customised Drag Hitch Position |
Higher bucket aggression Improved 'toe' access during chopping |
Higher BMC/Hr Reduced bucket maintenance cost ($/BCM) |
| Rear Wall / Heel Strap | 'Whale Tail' improves structural integrity during impacts with the high wall | Reduced bucket maintenance cost ($/BCM) |
| Fully blended welds | Improved structural integrity | Increased bucket availability |