PPK Mining Equipment | Engineered Fuel Solution
Proven results
The Challenge
A Tier 1 coal mining customer using PPK’s Driftrunner utility vehicles faced persistent breakdowns caused by contaminated fuel. The issue was made worse by the low-positioned fuel cap, often submerged in transit, and the damp, dusty underground environment.
Conventional FuelActive units could not be installed due to the tank design and positioning, requiring a new engineering approach to solve the problem.
The Solution
Working from detailed engineering drawings of the tanks, FuelActive’s design team developed a side-mounted unit that retained its patented floating pick-up. This ensured the engine drew only the cleanest fuel from just below the fuel line, avoiding water and contaminants at the base of the tank.
After installation, the first Driftrunner vehicle was tested extensively in underground mining conditions, proving the system as a practical and reliable fix.
“The collaboration with PPK proved that FuelActive is not just a retrofit solution, but an engineered innovation that can adapt to the toughest mining environments.”
CCD Group, FuelActive Distributor in Australia
The Benefit
The engineered solution eliminated the long-standing fuel contamination issue, restoring uptime to its highest levels. The success of the pilot unit quickly led to an agreement with the OEM to include FuelActive in new and rebuilt Driftrunner machines.
Beyond solving a single fleet’s problem, the project demonstrates how FuelActive can adapt its core technology to meet the unique challenges of the mining industry.
The Outcome
Fuel economy
Clean fuel delivery improves engine efficiency.
Cost saving
Reduced repair costs and downtime from fuel contamination
Sustainability
Cleaner combustion lowers emissions in underground conditions.
Reliability
Uptime for Driftrunners restored to peak levels.
Engineered for mining performance
Discover how FuelActive’s clean fuel technology is protecting equipment and boosting uptime in the most challenging mining environments.
