Collision Avoidance

Protection of mine site equipment, infrastructure, and personnel is a major requirement on mine sites and presents great demands on collision awareness solutions.

The avoidance of mine site accidents demands a combination of technologies to assist operators and reduce risk. Collision awareness and assistance technology must be able to also warn of these risks.

SICK Ltd. joins transwest as our newest Business Partner and will be supporting our efforts moving forward with customer safety for all Construction and Mining equipment. The main area of focus will be with Excavator Protection System, Truck Protection System, and Wheel Loader Protection System.

SICK Ltd.

SICK is one of the world's leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial application. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. h.c. Erwin Sick, the company ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous representative offices, SICK maintains a presence all around the globe.

Excavator Protection System

Active collision warning for shovel operator and other heavy vehicles
Vehicle positioning and loading assistance
Highwall collision warning
Visual feedback (touch screen operator display) and audible alarm
Open interface to fleet management/dispatch systems and event logging

Truck Protection System

Intelligent Front-End collision warning
Road Departure Warning
Reverse Assist (collision, tire and suspension protection)
Black Spot Warning (geo-fencing of hazardous areas)
Visual feedback (touch screen operator display) and audible alarm
Open interface to fleet management/dispatch systems and event logging
Full functional operation across speed range (0 - 60km/h)

Wheel Loader Protection System

Full coverage rear-end collision warning
Visual feedback (touch screen operator display) and audible alarm
Open interface to fleet management/dispatch systems and event logging
Full functional operation across speed range (0 - V_max)
Active reverse assist for maneuvering in confined spaces
Displays accurately all obstacles behind the vehicle (windows, vehicles, personnel) in real time