VOLTER+ Next-Generation Battery-Powered Monorail
Maximum Power. Intelligent Energy.
VOLTER+ represents the latest stage in the development of Becker-Warkop battery technology — a suspended traction unit with a tractive force of up to 140 kN, combining extreme performance with quiet, zero-emission operation and full integration with MineTrans® digital systems.
Designed for the most demanding transport tasks in underground mining, VOLTER+ redefines efficiency, safety, and operator comfort in underground environments.
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Friction drive |
| Motor power | 4 × 11 kW (44 kW) or 8 × 11 kW (88 kW) |
| Tractive force | 70–140 kN (up to 240 kN in a twin-unit configuration) |
| Travel speed | Up to 2.5 m/s |
| Battery capacity | 142–164 kWh (LiFePO₄ technology) |
| Operating voltage | 400–600 V DC |
| Control | Operator cabin / remote (Wi-Fi / radio) / wired control |
Power Driven by Experience
VOLTER+ has been developed based on more than 10 years of Becker-Warkop battery technology development, initiated with the LGA, MCA-1, and VOLTER models.
The new drive system, with up to 88 kW of power and 140 kN of tractive force, enables the transport of heavy longwall assemblies and conveyor components on gradients of up to ±35°.
In the dual-unit configuration (Double VOLTER+), total tractive force reaches 240 kN, while battery capacity exceeds 320 kWh.
Intelligent Visualization and Monitoring
VOLTER+ is equipped with a system for recording and visualizing operating parameters:
- distance and operating time
- energy consumption and battery capacity usage
- energy cost per kilometer and per day
- charging time, downtime, and drive/hydraulic operating time
With the mobile application running on Android 13, operators or supervisors can monitor the machine status in real time, analyze data, and optimize operating cycles.
Key Features
- Zero exhaust emissions – fully electric, environmentally friendly drive
- High energy efficiency – energy recuperation and minimal losses (approx. 7%)
- Fast charging – 100% in 2 hours, 80% in 1.5 hours
- Ex safety standard – operation in methane and dust hazard zones
- LiFePO₄ technology – stable and safe battery chemistry
- Data visualization and recording system – access via an 8” Android 13 panel
- Mobile lighting system – innovative lamps in operator cabins and transport sets
- BW-WRC/W remote control – precise maneuvering from a distance
- Air-conditioned operator cabin – improved comfort in high temperatures and demanding underground conditions
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