It’s a simple fact, mining execs know all too well… 

Every hour a haul truck is offline, money is lost.  

So, with over 6,000 haul trucks operating across Australian mine sites, being inspected around every 4000 hours, with each one costing upward of $1 million to replace —there’s no room for guesswork when it comes to tray condition. 

Which begs the question: Why are most mining companies still inspecting the old way? Manual ultrasonic testing (UT), scaffolding, working at height, and slow turnaround times take critical assets out of production.  

Perhaps it’s because a viable alternative hasn’t been found.  

Understandable – as a multi-million-dollar company with hundreds of thousands of employees and millions of stakeholders, you need a sure thing. That perfect solution.  

 

Introducing Snowcat-E.

 

One Robot, Zero Risk. 

 

Snowcat-E is a low-profile, tracked robotic system equipped with an ultrasonic probe and high-resolution cameras. Built to operate remotely, it performs consistent and accurate tray inspections—faster, safer, and without sending anyone into the tray.

What makes it different:

• Tracked mobility allows smooth access across tray surfaces
• Equipped with our 360-degree QUBE camera for optimal image quality
• Gimbal-mounted UT probe delivers steady contact and reliable data
• Fully remote control eliminates the need for scaffolding or working at height
• Water pump system ensures strong, consistent coupling
• Simple interface with intuitive controls through the Nexxis Juicebox

 

 

Why Mining Companies Are Switching to Nexxis 

Mining operations using Nexxis robotic inspections are experiencing clear advantages: 

• No Working at Height: Complete inspections without sending personnel into the tray. 

• Faster Turnaround: Reduce whole-task duration by combining inspections with scheduled servicing. 

• Increased Uptime: Get trucks back in rotation faster, directly contributing to increased revenue. 

• Accurate, Trackable Data: Automated UT readings deliver consistent, reliable measurements compared to manual testing. 

• Tailored Solutions: ability to customise based on specific needs.

 

 

What This Means for You 

• You don’t need scaffolding. 

• You don’t need to send people into confined, dangerous spaces. 

• You don’t need to slow down your fleet to maintain your assets. 

 

 

Ready to Ditch the Ladder? We’ll show you how.  

The future of truck bed inspection is here.  Snowcat-E is already helping some of the world’s largest mining operators reduce risk, boost fleet availability, and maximise revenue. 

And because we’re a solutions driven company, we believe in providing smoother operations for all. So, if you’re interested in seeing any of our crawlers in action, we’ll come to you. 

 

 

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