King Chera Rules Again! | CMD Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli Inaugurated NLCIL’s Revamped BWE 1573

Описание: A Legend Reborn at NLC India Limited!
NLCIL’s iconic Bucket Wheel Excavator (BWE 1573), first commissioned in 1990, has been fully refurbished and recommissioned as King Chera BWE 1573 by TAKRAF India on 30th September 2025.

Inaugurated by Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLCIL, in the presence of Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & Director (P&P Addl. Charge); Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power); Thiru Appakannu Govindarajan, CVO; and senior officials from TAKRAF India and TIND, this milestone marks a new era of innovation and efficiency in mining operations.

The refurbished excavator now features advanced technologies such as PLC controls, VVVF drives, HMI, enhanced fire safety, wireless connectivity, and cloud-based monitoring, extending its life by another 15 years.

Through this achievement, NLCIL continues its legacy of engineering excellence, sustainable mining, and operational reliability.

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