Case study:

Cape Lambert Port B, WA, Australia

Case study:

Located in the iron-rich Pilbara region of Western

Australia, Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port facility is one

of the largest iron ore port facilities in the world.

In 2013, Rio Tinto completed the first of two phases

of the new Cape Lambert Port B development. Phase

two of the project is currently underway, with the Cape

Lambert Port B Facility expected to be completed in

2015.

In 2010, Alimak Hek began work with Rio Tinto and

project EPCM, Sinclair Knight Merz, on the supply of

two Alimak SE 1200 industrial lifts for installation on

each of the two Port B screenhouses. Each of the

screenhouses re-screen iron ore lump products to

reduce the amount of iron ore fines in the lump ore

prior to shipping.

Given the exposure to iron ore dust and debris,

combined with the coastal environment of the port and

exposed structure of the buildings, the Alimak SE lift

was the perfect access solution in such a demanding

environment.

Designed for the world’s harshest environments, the

Alimak SE lift features heavy duty galvanized

construction, with standard steel electrical panels and

the option of marine grade aluminum or stainless steel

finish.

The Alimak SE 1200 lift is suited to a range of mining

applications for the following reasons:

A lift car length of over 2m accommodates the

dimensions of an emergency stretcher, improving

safety and emergency procedures on site.

A car width of 1.3m makes the SE 1200 ideal for

carrying large palletized loads and equipment.

A capacity of 1200 kg or 14 people reduces the need

for craneage on site and improves the speed and

efficiency of operations.

The lift to the first screenhouse was installed in two

stages, with installation work commencing in March

2013 for completion in October 2013. Alimak Hek will

complete installation of the lift to the second

screenhouse at the Cape Lambert Port B facility in 2014.