Bolivia Chakaria Copper Mine Area Project Fixed 35 Concrete Batching Plant
Customer Background and Key Challenges
Customer Background:
The mining area is located in the southern part of the La Paz region on the Bolivian Altiplano. It is a key national resource development project, playing a strategic role in supporting the country’s economic growth through the supply of essential metals. The construction of infrastructure in the mining zone involves a long cycle and high standards, imposing strict requirements on concrete quality and equipment stability.
Key Challenges:
- High Altitude: The site is situated at an elevation of 3,900 meters (industry standard is ≤2,000 meters). Our equipment is fully equipped with plateau-specific motors to ensure stable performance at high altitudes.
- Harsh Weather Conditions: The extreme local climate demands that all technical indicators of the project be met even after construction is completed.
- Tight Schedule: The project follows a strict timeline, leaving no room for delays.
- Logistics Constraints: Due to the impact of the pandemic, ocean freight costs have surged. The customer needed to minimize equipment configuration without compromising operational efficiency.
Customer Goals and Requirements
- A concrete supply capacity of approximately 35 m³ per hour
- Equipment must be adapted to high-altitude climates and complex terrain
- Stable operation to ensure timely completion of foundational construction work in the mining area
- A high level of automation for ease of operation and management
- Capability to support multi-site and multi-phase construction needs
Our Solution: Customized Plateau Motor 35 Concrete Batching Plant
To address the above challenges, we recommended a customized 35 concrete batching plant equipped with plateau-specific motors. Key features of the solution include:
- 0.75 m³ ZEYU Mixer: Equipped with a customized plateau explosion-proof motor, offering stable and efficient performance even under extreme conditions.
- Customized Cement Silo Design Drawings: Our technical team provided tailor-made cement silo drawings to meet local environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Compact and Modular Design (1×40HQ Container): The entire batching system fits into one 40HQ container, ensuring both operational stability and enhanced mobility—allowing for fast relocation, quick reinstallation, and immediate production restart.
- High Altitude Adaptability: Specially designed to improve adaptability and durability in plateau climates.
Results Achieved
- Remote Installation Support During the Pandemic: Despite COVID-related restrictions, ZEYU provided detailed video installation guidance. Under the careful supervision of ZEYU engineer Sun Quan, the equipment was successfully installed and put into operation within just 12 days, earning high praise from the client.
- On-Time Delivery: From delivery to full production, the entire setup took only 12 days.
- Stable Operation: The equipment has been operating smoothly with no major faults and minimal maintenance costs.
- Excellent Concrete Quality: The concrete produced has achieved a 100% compliance rate in strength tests, providing strong support for the copper mine’s infrastructure construction.
- High Customer Satisfaction: The client has expressed strong recognition and indicated they will continue to choose ZEYU equipment for future mine expansion.
- Positive Brand Reputation: This project has become a benchmark example of a successful overseas engineering solution delivered by a Chinese enterprise in Bolivia.
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