The Cat EL1000 features a robust, modular design, designed for top productivity, enhanced safety and the best reliability in the industry. Using high cutting and haulage power, this compact powerhouse makes maximum impact in low and medium coal seams. Equipped with a state-of-the-art automation, it delivers efficient cycle times and cutting consistency with face alignment and horizon control.
The Cat PMC-S control system delivers efficient control of the shearer. The modular design allows individual configuration – from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation and data transmission.
High-powered ranging arms and haulage units ensure world-class production in the toughest mining conditions.
The mainframe not only offers maximum protection of major units – its fully modular construction means versatility in application as well as independent replacement of units.
| Seam Range | 1.6-3.9 m (63-156 in) 1.6-3.9 m (63-156 in) |
| Haulage Power | 2 × 100 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 134 hp @ 60 Hz) 2 × 100 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 134 hp @ 60 Hz) |
| Cutting Power | 2 × 500 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 805 hp @ 60 Hz) 2 × 500 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 805 hp @ 60 Hz) |
| Typical Machine Length | 46.16 ft 14 m |
| Haulage System | 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) |
| Installed Power | 1897 HP 1200 kW |
| Seam Range | 1.6-3.9 m (63-154 in) 1.6-3.9 m (63-154 in) |
| Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers | 45.25 ft 13780 mm |
| Installed Power | 1230 kW (1,649 hp) 1230 kW (1,649 hp) |
| Available Cutting Power | 2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp) 2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp) |
| Cutting Drum Diameter | 1500 to 2000 mm (59 to 79 in) 1500 to 2000 mm (59 to 79 in) |
| Cutting Drum Speed | 33.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm 33.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm |
| Haulage Control | AC inverter drive AC inverter drive |
| Haulage Speed | Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min) Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min) |
| Haulage Pull | Up to 622.3 kN (Up to 62.5 tons) Up to 622.3 kN (Up to 62.5 tons) |
| Pump Motor | 40.2 HP 30 kW |
| Body Height | 21.6 in 550 mm |
| Machine Weight - Approximate | 66 ton (US) 60 t |
| Operating Voltage | 3300 V 3300 V |
| Minimum Pan Width | 32.7 in 832 mm |
| Haulage Power | 2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp) 2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp) |
| Seam Range | 1.6-4 m (63-156 in) 1.6-4 m (63-156 in) |
| Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers | 45.25 ft 13780 mm |
| Installed Power | 1435 kW (1,924 hp) 1435 kW (1,924 hp) |
| Available Cutting Power | 2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp) 2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp) |
| Cutting Drum Diameter | 1550 to 2007 mm (61 to 79 in) 1550 to 2007 mm (61 to 79 in) |
| Cutting Drum Speed | 40.2, 46.6 and 52.5 rpm 40.2, 46.6 and 52.5 rpm |
| Haulage Control | AC inverter drive AC inverter drive |
| Haulage Speed | Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min) Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min) |
| Haulage Pull | Up to 697 kN (Up to 70 tons) Up to 697 kN (Up to 70 tons) |
| Pump Motor | 48 HP 36 kW |
| Body Height | 21.6 in 550 mm |
| Machine Weight - Approximate | 66 ton (US) 60 t |
| Operating Voltage | 4160 V 4160 V |
| Minimum Pan Width | 32.7 in 832 mm |
| Haulage Power | 2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp) 2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp) |
| RA560 (6) | Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional) Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional) |
| RA560 (2) | Integral monitoring transducers Integral monitoring transducers |
| RA560 (5) | Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication) Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication) |
| RA560 (1) | Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds |
| RA560 (4) | High-speed gears and idlers rated for 560 kW at 50 Hz (900 hp at 60 Hz), hub rated for 750 kW at 50 Hz (1,200 hp at 60 Hz). High-speed gears and idlers rated for 560 kW at 50 Hz (900 hp at 60 Hz), hub rated for 750 kW at 50 Hz (1,200 hp at 60 Hz). |
| RA560 (3) | Quillshaft transmission protection Quillshaft transmission protection |
| RA560 (7) | Vibration monitoring (optional) Vibration monitoring (optional) |
| Type (4) | Closed loop control for accurate load-sharing and increased service life of rackbar and sprocket Closed loop control for accurate load-sharing and increased service life of rackbar and sprocket |
| Type (6) | Oil temperature monitoring Oil temperature monitoring |
| Type (7) | Quill shaft transmission protection Quill shaft transmission protection |
| Type (1) | Transmission reduction of 132.6:1 Transmission reduction of 132.6:1 |
| Type (2) | Absolute encoder for accurate machine position detection (no reset devices at gate ends needed) Absolute encoder for accurate machine position detection (no reset devices at gate ends needed) |
| Type (5) | Haulage unit accepts hydraulic motor for installation and face recovery Haulage unit accepts hydraulic motor for installation and face recovery |
| Type (3) | Fast oil drain functionality Fast oil drain functionality |
| Type (9) | Vibration monitoring (optional) Vibration monitoring (optional) |
| Type (8) | Machine parking brake (optional) Machine parking brake (optional) |
| Type (1) | Configurations for direct and indirect drives Configurations for direct and indirect drives |
| Type (5) | Suitable for all rack type systems Suitable for all rack type systems |
| Type (3) | Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (top cover allows easy and quick inspections) Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (top cover allows easy and quick inspections) |
| Type (4) | Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts (for indirect drives) Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts (for indirect drives) |
| Type (6) | Reconfigurable downdrive and shoe posts for different pan widths or seam heights Reconfigurable downdrive and shoe posts for different pan widths or seam heights |
| Type (2) | Fully removable, modular gearbox Fully removable, modular gearbox |
| Type (5) | For use with ISO 68 hydraulic oils For use with ISO 68 hydraulic oils |
| Type (3) | Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity |
| Type (6) | Available with 6 section valve bank Available with 6 section valve bank |
| Type (1) | Single powerpack with less parts to fail and less tasks for quick and easy maintenance Single powerpack with less parts to fail and less tasks for quick and easy maintenance |
| Type (7) | Reliable low-voltage pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz) Reliable low-voltage pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz) |
| Type (2) | Fixed displacement pump with two options Fixed displacement pump with two options |
| Type (4) | Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature) Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature) |
| Type (8) | Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls) Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls) |
| Type (4) | Modular design enabling for selective overhauls Modular design enabling for selective overhauls |
| Type (3) | Split mainframe available in case of transportation limitations Split mainframe available in case of transportation limitations |
| Type (5) | Spray boom retrofittable Spray boom retrofittable |
| Type (1) | High structural integrity and absorption of all cutting and haulage forces, providing maximum protection for all major units High structural integrity and absorption of all cutting and haulage forces, providing maximum protection for all major units |
| Type (2) | Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity, protects gearboxes against torsion Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity, protects gearboxes against torsion |
| Type (6) | Mainframe adds additional weight to cope with the most challenging cutting conditions Mainframe adds additional weight to cope with the most challenging cutting conditions |
| Type (6) | Containing cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and visible disconnect Containing cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and visible disconnect |
| Type (3) | Internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored Internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored |
| Type (1) | Flameproof module containing the majority of the electrical control and power distribution components Flameproof module containing the majority of the electrical control and power distribution components |
| Type (2) | High current carrying capacity of 400 amps; accommodation of trailing cables up to 120 mm² (4/0 AWG) High current carrying capacity of 400 amps; accommodation of trailing cables up to 120 mm² (4/0 AWG) |
| Type (4) | LV circuit breakers resettable through FLP cover (reduced downtime) LV circuit breakers resettable through FLP cover (reduced downtime) |
| Type (5) | Powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication Powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication |
| Type | Flameproof module containing the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies, auxiliary transformer, drive system circuit breaker, hydraulic pump motor, and a 250 kW (335 hp) 600V AC inverter drive with integrated regenerative breaking. Flameproof module containing the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies, auxiliary transformer, drive system circuit breaker, hydraulic pump motor, and a 250 kW (335 hp) 600V AC inverter drive with integrated regenerative breaking. |
| Type (1) | This model of shearer is available with headlights, cameras, methane monitoring, end displays and audible alarms. This model of shearer is available with headlights, cameras, methane monitoring, end displays and audible alarms. |
| Type (2) | All electrical material is designed and certified to IEC standards and also complies with other regional and national standards, such as MSHA, GOST, MA, ATEX and DGMS, as well as Australia’s New South Wales and Queensland regulations. All electrical material is designed and certified to IEC standards and also complies with other regional and national standards, such as MSHA, GOST, MA, ATEX and DGMS, as well as Australia’s New South Wales and Queensland regulations. |
| Type (2) | The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066. The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066. |
| Type (1) | All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402. All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402. |
| Type (3) | Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO 17165-2 and SAE J1273) Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO 17165-2 and SAE J1273) |
| Type (4) | Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA |
| Type (5) | Stainless steel fittings (optional) Stainless steel fittings (optional) |
| Type (4) | Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA |
| Type (1) | All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402. All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402. |
| Type (2) | The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066. The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066. |
| Type (3) | Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO 17165-2 and SAE J1273). Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO 17165-2 and SAE J1273). |
| Type (6) | Onboard water filtration (optional) Onboard water filtration (optional) |
| Available Solutions |
Wide range of dust suppression solutions available: – Body sprays – Spray booms – Sloughing plate sprays – Spray rings (in place of cowls) – Shearer cleaners Wide range of dust suppression solutions available: – Body sprays – Spray booms – Sloughing plate sprays – Spray rings (in place of cowls) – Shearer cleaners |
| Type | A comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis. A comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis. |
| Type (8) | Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional) Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional) |
| Type (4) | Control system architecture with backup functionality Control system architecture with backup functionality |
| Level of Automation (1) |
Shearer automation levels available: – Standard Machine Control – Basic Automation – Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control) Shearer automation levels available: – Standard Machine Control – Basic Automation – Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control) |
| Type (2) | Modular design allows individual configuration (from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation) to meet customer requirements Modular design allows individual configuration (from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation) to meet customer requirements |
| Type (3) | Fast Ethernet Broadband communication allows enhanced diagnostics and analysis Fast Ethernet Broadband communication allows enhanced diagnostics and analysis |
| Type (5) | Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance |
| Type (1) | Distributed, high-performance PMC-S control system for machine control, health monitoring, system protection and predictive maintenance Distributed, high-performance PMC-S control system for machine control, health monitoring, system protection and predictive maintenance |
| Type (6) | Machine performance algorithm “advanced motor and speed control” for increased machine uptime, coal production and longer service life Machine performance algorithm “advanced motor and speed control” for increased machine uptime, coal production and longer service life |
| Level of Automation (2) | Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional) Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional) |
| Type (7) | Horizon Control from PMC-R Controls to allow corrections to Floor and Roof drum cutting heights (optional) Horizon Control from PMC-R Controls to allow corrections to Floor and Roof drum cutting heights (optional) |
| Type (3) | Tilt, drop and impact detection Tilt, drop and impact detection |
| Type (1) | Lightweight handheld device Lightweight handheld device |
| Type (2) | Color graphic display Color graphic display |
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