THUNDERBOLT SKYPORT

Introducing THUNDERBOLT SKYPORT (SKYPORT), an innovative technology revolutionising the mineral processing industry.

SKYPORT is a transportable variation of the established THUNDERBOLT SKYWAY (SKYWAY), combining the exceptional features of THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platforms – known for its higher reach and ergonomically-safer suspension – with the proven automation capabilities of SKYWAY.

One of SKYPORT’s standout features is its ability to remove workers from hazardous zones during specific relining activities, significantly reducing the risks associated with relining.

Moreover, SKYPORT enhances knock-in speed through precise and swift automated bolt-to-bolt hammer movement. This automation minimises the inherent performance variability in manual THUNDERBOLT operation, resulting in more consistent and predictable relining durations.

SKYPORT is portable, can be craned in, and utilized across multiple grinding mills at a site, promoting efficient equipment utilisation. Additionally, SKYPORT modules are powered by the new THUNDERBOLT MAGNUM Power Pack, ensuring even greater returns on asset usage.

Reduce risk and reline time with THUNDERBOLT SKYPORT.

BENEFITS

Integrates THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platforms with THUNDERBOLT SKYWAY's automation
Crane lift-in and shareable between mills
Field-upgradeable from THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platforms
Significantly improves safety for reline crews working outside the mill
Features remote automated hammer control for enhanced knock-in speed
Removes workers from hazardous zones during specific relining activities
Enhances knock-in speed with precise automated bolt-to-bolt hammer movement
Eliminates performance variability, resulting in faster and more predictable reline durations
Complements RME INSIDEOUT Technologies
Utilizes proven technology deployed in concentrator plants worldwide
Supported by RME 24/7 SERVICE and over 35 years of trusted OEM expertise

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

: Remote operation – For semi-autonomous operation of THUNDERBOLT MAGNUM Hammers from safer vantage points

Speed and precision with automation – Rapid moil alignment, firing and bolt-to-bolt movements
Rapid set-up and easy to operate – With minimal or no modifications to the plant required

High vertical lift – Simply raise the platform to reach more bolts without mill inching

Horizontal side shift – 500mm left and right carriage shift for reaching every mill shell bolt

Custom-manufactured lengths – For fitment with the length and height of the mill shell, feed and discharge

Industry-best safety systems – Guard rails, fall arrest system, work lighting, fail-safe platform locking systems

Enhanced condition monitoring – CANbus system with fast and intuitive fault finding and equipment performance diagnostics

Leverages latest knock-in power and performance – Powered by THUNDERBOLT MAGNUM, the fastest and hardest hitting hammers in the industry

Flexible deployment – SKYPORT can be deployed as an automated solution right from the start or field upgradeable via THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platforms
: Ideal for mine sites with medium to large SAG, AG and ball mills or long-life mines seeking to achieve sustainable step-change improvements in risk, safety and mill availability

RME is the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of mill relining systems.

550+

RUSSELL MRMs engineered, manufactured and delivered.

1100+

THUNDERBOLT Recoiless Hammers sold.

440+

Mine sites served by RME equipment & services.

"THUNDERBOLT SKYPORT is a truly innovative technology. It takes THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platform’s higher reach and portability and combines it with the industry-proven and well-established intelligent automation of THUNDERBOLT SKYWAY. This significantly improves safety for workers outside the mill and speeds up relining."

Christian Kramer

THUNDERBOLT Product Manager, RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT

Choose your advanced knock-in solution

Benefits	THUNDERBOLT Elevating Platforms	THUNDERBOLT SKYPORT	THUNDERBOLT SKYWAY
Portability between mills	Crane portable	Crane portable	Fixed
Mill size	24 ft and up	28 ft and up	36 ft and up
THUNDERBOLT integration	Hammer / Power Pack / Jibs	Hammer / Power Pack	Hammer / Power Pack
THUNDERBOLT automation	No. Guided suspension	Semi-automated	Semi-automated
Work platform operable when hammer in use	Yes	No. Due to autonomous hammer modules.	Yes. Work platforms are independent of autonomous hammer modules.
Integrated arm for tool suspension	Optional	Optional	Standard
Liner bolt reach	Up to 6 rows	Up to 6 rows	Up to 6 rows
Suitable for gearless mill drive (GMD) servicing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Plant installation method	Anchor points	Anchor points	Fixed foundations
Electrical safety interlocks	On handrails	On handrails	On work platform modules
Safety uplift	Ergonomically safer worn liner bolt removal and new liner bolt securing.	Semi-automated hammer operation removes crew from hazardous zones.	Semi-automated hammer operation removes crew from hazardous zones and enables safe concurrent crew and knock-in operations.

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