SSAB Introduces New Dipper Body Design

SSAB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has established a new design principle for tipper bodies. Called Arc Design, the company says the design combines the flexibility of a traditional box tipper with the lightweight advantages of a half-pipe tipper. The key feature of the new design is a convex-formed tipper bottom made of Hardox wear plate, which absorbs heavy loads, increases durability and reduces the tipper weight.

“Our objective is to develop innovative solutions using high strength steel for our customers so that they can become more competitive,” says K-G Ramström, head of sales and marketing for SSAB EMEA.

According to an SSAB announcement, the Arc Design supports the weight of loads similar to a vault in a building. Under the tipper bottom, there is also space for exhaust heating to prevent materials from sticking. Arc Design is particularly suitable for tippers and dumpers that transport sand, gravel, rocks and scrap.

“This design protects the body’s underlying structure from damage, such as dents from big stones,” says Bo Lindström, development engineer at SSAB.

According to an SSAB release, with the new Arc Design tippers can be manufactured that are 30-50 percent lighter, more durable and able to tip backwards or to the side – all while carrying nearly as much volume as a traditional tipper.

“We believe that Arc Design is a much-needed addition to both the mining sector and infrastructure improvement projects around the world, which will be a major growth area in the coming years,” says Ramström.

For more information, visit www.ssab.com.