Electric Drive – MineTrans Transport Machines
Electric Drive in Becker MineTrans Systems
Electric transport in the Becker MineTrans® system combines reliability, safety, and environmental performance.
Our monorails, locomotives, and shunting machines with electric drive are designed for operation in the demanding environment of underground mining—where precision, efficiency, and zero exhaust emissions are essential.
Key Features of MineTrans Electric Drives
- Zero exhaust emissions – an environmentally friendly drive source fully compliant with requirements for operation in methane hazard zones
- High energy efficiency – capability to recover energy to the grid or batteries
- Quiet and smooth operation – improved operator comfort and reduced load on mine infrastructure
- Friction or rack-and-pinion drive – adapted to operating conditions and transport type
- Advanced control systems – remote control (Wi-Fi / radio), monitoring, and operating parameter measurement
- Flexible power supply – powered from the electrical grid, batteries, or busbar systems
- EX safety standard – explosion-proof design compliant with applicable mining regulations
MineTrans Machines with Electric Drive
The Becker-Warkop portfolio includes a full range of electrically driven machines—from lightweight personnel monorails to powerful shunting and floor-mounted transport machines.