RB220 – Roof Bolter

Overview

Specifications

Optional Equipment

Overview

RB220 – Roof Bolter

Caterpillar combines technology with keen customer insights to deliver a new level of innovative, safe and productive roof bolters. Key Features: • Skid or proprietary articulated steering (depending on model) • Horizontal and vertical articulation (on dual-boom models) • Floor and roof avoidance compensation (on dual-boom models) • Individual planetary wheel drives–no sprockets or chains • User-friendly operator zones • Single AC primary drive motor • Single hydraulic oil pump • Easy access components • Quick free-steering towing conversion • Streamlined, practical space-planned tram station
Specifications

Specifications

Operating Height
32 in
813 mm
Boom
Dual
Dual
Frame
Articulated
Articulated
Benefits & Features

Specifications

Specifications

Operating Height
32 in
813 mm
Boom
Dual
Dual
Frame
Articulated
Articulated

Dimensions (approximate)

ATRS reach – with 28x12-15 tires
8 ft
2438 mm
ATRS reach – with 32x12.5-15 tires
8 ft
2438 mm
ATRS reach – with 35x15-15 tires
8 ft
2438 mm
Bolt tightening torque (adjustable)
190 ft-lb
258 N·m
Chassis height – with 28x12-15 tires
2.25 ft
686 mm
Chassis height – with 32x12.5-15 tires
2.42 ft
737 mm
Chassis height – with 35x15-15 tires
2.54 ft
775 mm
Chassis overall width
9.04 ft
2756 mm
Drill boom feed
4.33 ft
1321 mm
Drilling feed thrust (maximum)
10000 lb
4536 kg
Drilling torque (variable)
310 ft-lb
420 N·m
Ground clearance – with 28x12-15 tires
6 in
152 mm
Ground clearance – with 32x12.5-15 tires
8 in
203 mm
Ground clearance – with 35x15-15 tires
9.5 in
241 mm
Inside turn radius
9.5 ft
2896 mm
Maximum boom separation
16.17 ft
4928 mm
Minimum boom separation
3.5 ft
1067 mm
Minimum tramming height – with 28x12-15 tires
2.67 ft
813 mm
Minimum tramming height – with 32x12.5-15 tires
3.17 ft
965 mm
Minimum tramming height – with 35x15-15 tires
3.29 ft
1003 mm
Outside turn radius
21.5 ft
6553 mm
Overall length with ATRS
25.2 ft
7671 mm
Steering articulation
80° total
80° total
Tram speed – fast
0-40 m/min (0-130 ft/min)
0-40 m/min (0-130 ft/min)
Tram speed – slow
0-20 m/min (0-65 ft/min)
0-20 m/min (0-65 ft/min)
Wheelbase
6.58 ft
2007 mm

Drive Train

Type
Four wheel planetary drive; each drive consists of a Fairfield W3B torque hub along with a Char-Lynn series 2000 hydraulic motor
Four wheel planetary drive; each drive consists of a Fairfield W3B torque hub along with a Char-Lynn series 2000 hydraulic motor

Automatic Parking Brake

Type
Two spring applied, hydraulic released, fail safe brakes at front of machine.
Two spring applied, hydraulic released, fail safe brakes at front of machine.

Hydraulics

Boom Feed Cylinder
Two (2) 6.5 in bore, double acting cylinder on each boom with in line check valve, one per drilling assembly.
Two (2) 6.5 in bore, double acting cylinder on each boom with in line check valve, one per drilling assembly.
Boom Swing Cylinder
Two (2) 3.5 in bore, double acting cylinders, one per drilling assembly.
Two (2) 3.5 in bore, double acting cylinders, one per drilling assembly.
Hydraulic Hose
All main systems hoses are two wire braid rated at 9,000 psi burst pressure; MSHA 2G flame resistant approved; all fittings JIC
All main systems hoses are two wire braid rated at 9,000 psi burst pressure; MSHA 2G flame resistant approved; all fittings JIC
Pump
Four stage gear pump rated at 35/35/15/15 gpm at 1,770 rpm with spline fit to pump motor.
Four stage gear pump rated at 35/35/15/15 gpm at 1,770 rpm with spline fit to pump motor.
Reservoir
150 gal capacity reservoir with 7 micron return filtration, filter by-pass and “in tank” strainer.
150 gal capacity reservoir with 7 micron return filtration, filter by-pass and “in tank” strainer.
Stab Foot Cylinder
Two (2) 4 in bore, double acting cylinders, one per drilling assembly.
Two (2) 4 in bore, double acting cylinders, one per drilling assembly.
Steering Cylinder
Two (2) 4 in bore, double acting cylinders.
Two (2) 4 in bore, double acting cylinders.
Sumping Cylinder
Four (4) 1.5 in bore, double acting cylinders two per drilling assembly.
Four (4) 1.5 in bore, double acting cylinders two per drilling assembly.
Valve Banks
One (1) ATRS and vertical articulation valve bank
One (1) ATRS and vertical articulation valve bank
Valve Banks
One (1) inch tram valve bank at rear of operator's side drilling assembly
One (1) inch tram valve bank at rear of operator's side drilling assembly
Valve Banks
One (1) steering valve bank controlled by means of a joy stick valve
One (1) steering valve bank controlled by means of a joy stick valve
Valve Banks
One (1) cable reel and vertical articulation valve bank
One (1) cable reel and vertical articulation valve bank
Valve Banks
All valve banks are spring returned, bi-directional with main relief set at 2,000 psi.
All valve banks are spring returned, bi-directional with main relief set at 2,000 psi.
Valve Banks
All other pressures are set for each function accordingly.
All other pressures are set for each function accordingly.
Valve Banks
Two (2) boom function valve banks, one per drilling assembly
Two (2) boom function valve banks, one per drilling assembly
Valve Banks
One (1) tram valve bank controlled by means of a joystick valve in operator's compartment
One (1) tram valve bank controlled by means of a joystick valve in operator's compartment

Electrical

Start
Push buttons at tram and drill stations.
Push buttons at tram and drill stations.
Stop
Tape switch (panic strip) at tram and drill stations that de-energize electrical system and applies automatic brake.
Tape switch (panic strip) at tram and drill stations that de-energize electrical system and applies automatic brake.

Controller

Type
Size 4 vacuum contactors, 1.5 KVA transformer and 150 amp circuit breaker.
Size 4 vacuum contactors, 1.5 KVA transformer and 150 amp circuit breaker.

Frame

Type
Low profile with bends utilized where applicable to reduce the number of indeterminate stresses introduced by welding.
Low profile with bends utilized where applicable to reduce the number of indeterminate stresses introduced by welding.

Operator’s Drill Station Area

Components
Hydraulically operated drill boom and stab foot functions
Hydraulically operated drill boom and stab foot functions
Components
ATRS function control and all other positioning function control
ATRS function control and all other positioning function control
Components
Vertical articulation function control
Vertical articulation function control
Components
Storage tool tray on each boom for drill steel, starter steel, drill bits and etc.
Storage tool tray on each boom for drill steel, starter steel, drill bits and etc.
Components
Inch tram function control (left hand drilling assembly only)
Inch tram function control (left hand drilling assembly only)
Components
1 in thick, hydraulically adjustable drill station canopy on each drilling assembly
1 in thick, hydraulically adjustable drill station canopy on each drilling assembly

Tram Station Area

Components
1 in thick manually adjustable canopy
1 in thick manually adjustable canopy
Components
Heavy duty seat
Heavy duty seat
Components
Full tram function control
Full tram function control
Components
Power fill function control
Power fill function control
Components
Vertical articulation function control
Vertical articulation function control
Components
Cable reel function control
Cable reel function control
Components
Four pressure gauges
Four pressure gauges
Components
Steering function control
Steering function control

Reservoir Fill System

Type
Power hydraulic fill, allows hydraulic oil to be added to reservoir without hand pumping.
Power hydraulic fill, allows hydraulic oil to be added to reservoir without hand pumping.

Manuals

Types
Two parts manuals
Two parts manuals
Types
One LinkOne CD which includes all above manuals in electronic format
One LinkOne CD which includes all above manuals in electronic format
Types
Two operation/maintenance manuals/troubleshooting guides
Two operation/maintenance manuals/troubleshooting guides

Miscellaneous

Kits
Seven (7) oil sampling kits
Seven (7) oil sampling kits

Optional Equipment

RB220 Optional Equipment

Voltage/Blower Option
• 440 Volt AC, Roots Whispair Blower – electrical system with pump motor rated at 80 hp; blowers rated at flows to 81 CFM at 20" Hg. Each vacuum blower is directly belt driven from the electric motor by means of sheaves and “v” belts.
Lighting Option
• MCI Fluorescent Lighting, High – area lighting with one headlight on front and rear for high seam applications up to 10 ft.
Cable Reel Option
• 19 in diameter for #2/3C Round Cable – 210 ft capacity horizontal type reel for recommended #2/3C, GGC round trailing cable. Unit is supplied with 20 ft of recommended cable.
Tram Canopy Option
• Tram Canopy, 2 ft 8 in minimum height – manually adjustable tram canopy with a minimum height of 2 ft 10 in and a maximum height of 3 ft 10 in at 8.5 in ground clearance.
Drill Chuck Option
• Dry/Deep Splined Chuck – chuck protrudes above drill head by 1/8 in with no need for drill chuck retention.
ATRS Option
• 10 ft Reach, 10 Wide Crossbeam – T-Bar with 10 ft wide crossbeam including rockers arms one primary ATRS cylinder; one secondary cylinder.
Tire/Wheel Option
• Four 32x12.5-15, 32 in Foam Filled Tires – 20 ply, 32 in maximum form diameter foam filled tires mounted on rim assemblies.
Drill Speed Option
• 650 RPM Maximum Drill Speed – generated by means of a 1.25" gear width hydraulic motor.
Controller Cover/Oil Level Switch Option
• Oil Level Switch, Light & Low Oil Shutdown – above cover assembly with the addition of a low oil level switch that will electrically shut machine down before oil is dangerously low.
Oil Filter Brand Option
• Schroeder “Spin-On” Oil Filter – 7 micron return side filter. The filter is equipped with by-pass and external dirty filter indication.
Blower Exhaust Location Option
• Left Side, Operator’s Side – at rear of machine.
Roof Bolter Accessories
• Pre-Duster Installation – remote tank with a 0.4 cu. ft. capacity that removes larger dust particles automatically, when stab cylinder is activated.
• Grease Zone Lubrication Installation
• Torque Gauge Installation – monitor the amount of torque being applied to the roof bolts during installation (one gauge for each drilling assembly).
 

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