High-performance drive solutions with Cat industrial engines for mining
Robust industrial engines for your mining equipment
In mining, machines and drive systems are pushed to their limits every day. The unique challenges – from extreme operating conditions and long running hours to high performance demands – require particularly robust and reliable solutions. This is where Zeppelin Power Systems comes in: With a holistic approach that combines powerful Cat industrial engines, comprehensive service, and innovative digital solutions, we develop customized drive concepts that ensure efficient and reliable operation in mines, quarries, and all demanding mining applications.
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Key benefits for your organization
Extensive range of industrial engines
Caterpillar offers a wide range of industrial engines with various power ratings, sizes, and emission standards. We help you find the optimal drive solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Maximum performance and efficiency
Our industrial engines stand out with their ample power reserves while maintaining fuel efficiency. As your partner, Zeppelin Power Systems ensures seamless integration and customization to meet your specific machine requirements.
Sustainable drive solutions for mining
With alternative drive solutions such as electric, hybrid, and hydrogen technologies, we reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and drive decarbonization in mining – ensuring greater efficiency and a sustainable future.
Global service and support
Our extensive service network, fast spare parts availability, and technical training ensure maximum uptime and long-term operational reliability for our customers.
Digital solutions and condition monitoring
Modern control systems and digital monitoring enable early fault detection and optimized maintenance planning. Zeppelin Power Systems provides smart solutions for maximum operational safety.
Overhauls and replacement engines
Our customers benefit from cost-effective alternatives with refurbished engines and components. Zeppelin Power Systems provides an economical and sustainable solution for long-lasting machinery.
High-performance drive solutions for mining – underground and surface operations
Whether in underground mining with compact specialized vehicles or in surface mining with powerful machines for raw material extraction – the mining industry demands robust, high-performance, and efficient drive solutions. We provide customized Caterpillar industrial engines designed for durability, intelligent control technology, and high fuel efficiency.
Maximum performance for every mining application
From heavy-duty mining vehicles such as haul trucks, wheel loaders, and excavators to tunnel boring machines, drilling rigs, and mining scalers, as well as stationary equipment like crushers, screening plants, pumping systems, and conveyors – our industrial engines provide the power needed for maximum productivity. With their high reliability and performance, they ensure efficient and uninterrupted operation in the most demanding environments.
Compact and powerful drive solutions for underground mining
In underground mining, machines are designed to be particularly compact to operate efficiently in low tunnels. Small haul trucks, articulated dumpers, multi-service vehicles, and tunnel boring machines rely on powerful yet space-saving engines. Our specially adapted industrial engines combine high power density with a compact design, making them ideal for integration into machines with low overall height.
Since underground ventilation is complex and costly, low emissions are especially crucial. With our extensive engine portfolio covering various emission standards, we offer solutions for different requirements, helping to reduce exhaust emissions and minimize energy consumption for ventilation systems.
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From IOPU to hydrogen: Complete solutions for mining
Customized drive solutions for mining
Every mining application has specific drive requirements – from compact machines for underground operations to high-performance drives for large-scale surface mining equipment.
We develop customized solutions precisely tailored to the respective operating conditions. Our precisely engineered Industrial Open Power Units (IOPU) are nearly ready-to-run “plug & play” systems, already equipped with an integrated cooling system, air filter, and exhaust system. These well-thought-out designs allow for quick and easy machine integration.
Our experts design each drive system according to defined technical interfaces, considering all relevant factors – from cooling and oil management to optimal power configuration. Thanks to their modular design, our solutions offer maximum flexibility and efficiency, making them ideal for both specialized machine manufacturers and large industrial enterprises.
Alternative Drives – Efficient, Powerful, and Future-Oriented
Reducing emissions is one of the key challenges in mining. Zeppelin Power Systems focuses on innovative drive solutions that meet a wide range of efficiency and emission reduction requirements. This not only helps optimize operating costs but also makes a significant contribution to sustainably reducing environmental impact.
Modern electric and hybrid drives have already proven to be efficient alternatives for compact underground machines. For larger vehicles, we are developing high-performance hydrogen combustion engines, enabling low-emission operation without compromising the proven performance and reliability of conventional drives.
These advanced technologies offer mining companies numerous benefits: lower emissions, reduced energy consumption, extended maintenance intervals, and sustainable cost savings.
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Complete Solutions for Mining – From Installation to Maintenance
Zeppelin Power Systems develops comprehensive drive solutions for the demanding mining industry – from strategic concept planning and complex engineering to precise project management and robust plant construction. Our experts design highly efficient and extremely reliable drive systems that withstand the harsh conditions of both underground and open-pit mining environments. With professional installation, continuous maintenance, and state-of-the-art monitoring technologies, we ensure maximum equipment availability, performance efficiency, and sustainability for your mining operations.
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