Traction Alternators for Mine-Haul Trucks
With nearly 30 years of expertise, Nidec Power is a leading supplier of traction power for mine-haul trucks used in some of the harshest environments worldwide. Our traction alternators are the preferred choice for providing reliable power to today's electric drive systems, ensuring high performance, durability, and efficiency in challenging conditions.
Why Choose Nidec Power?
- Compact Design & Increased Payload: Nidec Power's traction alternators feature a compact design, allowing for increased vehicle payload, which translates to enhanced profitability for mine operators.
- Rugged Construction: Designed to withstand bumpy, grimy conditions, and the thermal cycling caused by the constant acceleration and deceleration of mine-haul truck operations, Nidec Power alternators are built for extreme reliability.
- Superior Insulation: Our alternators are equipped with Class H VPI insulation, ensuring long service life even in the most demanding environments.
Industry Applications
Nidec Power's traction alternators are engineered specifically for AC drive mine trucks in the 260 to 400-ton range, driven by 2,000 to 4,000 hp diesel engines. These rugged units are designed to handle the power and durability requirements of modern mine-haul operations.
Traction Alternator Specifications:
- Voltage: 1500 to 2000 VAC
- kVA: 1800 to 2700
- Frequency: 120 Hz
- RPM: 650 to 1900
- Output: Up to 2800 VDC (when rectified)
Product Features:
- Engine Power Compatibility: Designed to match engines ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 HP
- Variable Speed Operation: Operates efficiently between 650 to 1900 RPM.
- High Voltage Output: Provides up to 2800 VDC when rectified.
- Flexible Configurations: Available in single or dual bearing designs with customizable options for mounting.
- Heavy Duty Windings: Specifically designed for AC drive applications such as SCR and IGBT drives.
- Cooling Options: Self-cooled or ducted cooling air from a customer-supplied system.
- Brushless Excitation: Features a heavy-duty rotating rectifier for enhanced reliability.
- Shock Load Tolerance: Built to withstand shock loads of up to 5 Gs in any axis.
- Optimized for Weight: Lightweight design to increase overall payload capacity.
Industry Standards & Compliance
Nidec Power's traction alternators meet or exceed industry standards for performance, reliability, maintainability, and compactness. Our designs comply with a wide range of international standards, including ISO, IEEE, MIL-STD, and NEMA, ensuring that our products deliver consistent, high-quality results across the globe.
Global Service & Support
In addition to the mine-hauling products, Nidec Power offers a comprehensive range of services to support their customers. A global network of certified Service Centers is available to provide repairs and maintenance for aviation industry products. No matter where you are in the world, there is a service center ready to take care of your needs. This extensive support network ensures that customers can rely on Leroy-Somer™ and Kato Engineering™ products and service requirements, enhancing the overall value and reliability of their solutions. Besides repair and on-site rebuilding capabilities, you can find assistance with installation and startup, and scheduled maintenance or training. Nidec Power also stocks a variety of parts for quick delivery.