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
RB220 – Roof Bolter
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
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).