Specifications
Typical Machine Length | 46.16 ft 14.0 m |
Installed Power | 1897.0 HP 1200.0 kW |
Haulage System | 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) |
EL1000
Typical Machine Length | 46.16 ft 14.0 m |
Installed Power | 1897.0 HP 1200.0 kW |
Haulage System | 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) |
Seam Range | 1.6-3.2 m (63-126 in) 1.6-3.2 m (63-126 in) |
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers | 46.16 ft 14065.0 mm |
Installed Power | Up to 1200 kW (Up to 1,609 hp) Up to 1200 kW (Up to 1,609 hp) |
Available Cutting Power | 2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp) 2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp) |
Cutting Drum Diameter | 1400 to 2000 mm (55 to 78 in) 1400 to 2000 mm (55 to 78 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 System | 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) |
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 690 kN/77.9 tons Up to 690 kN/77.9 tons |
Pump Motor | 40.2 HP 30.0 kW |
Body Height | 21.6 in 550.0 mm |
Machine Weight - Approximate | 66.0 ton (US) 60.0 ton (US) |
Operating Voltage | 3300.0 V 3300.0 V |
Minimum Pan Width | 32.7 in 832.0 mm |
Seam Range | 1.6-3.2 m (63-126 in) 1.6-3.2 m (63-126 in) |
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers | 46.16 ft 14065.0 mm |
Installed Power | Up to 1414 kW (Up to 1,897 hp) Up to 1414 kW (Up to 1,897 hp) |
Available Cutting Power | 2 × 597 kW (2 × 800 hp) 2 × 597 kW (2 × 800 hp) |
Cutting Drum Diameter | 1400 to 2000 mm (55 to 78 in) 1400 to 2000 mm (55 to 78 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 System | 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) 2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp) |
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 690 kN/77.9 tons Up to 690 kN/77.9 tons |
Pump Motor | 48.0 HP 36.0 kW |
Body Height | 21.6 in 550.0 mm |
Machine Weight - Approximate | 66.0 ton (US) 60.0 ton (US) |
Operating Voltage | 4160.0 V 4160.0 V |
Minimum Pan Width | 32.7 in 832.0 mm |
RA560 (6) | Square drum hub (440 mm [17.3 in] across flats) Square drum hub (440 mm [17.3 in] across flats) |
RA560 (2) | Transmission rating of 500 kW @ 33.5 rpm and above (40 rpm @ 60 Hz) Transmission rating of 500 kW @ 33.5 rpm and above (40 rpm @ 60 Hz) |
RA560 (8) | Quillshaft transmission protection Quillshaft transmission protection |
RA560 (9) | A robust cowl drive mechanism is also available on this model A robust cowl drive mechanism is also available on this model |
RA560 (5) | Complete with 32 mm (1.3 in) bore, through shaft PFF/PBF wet cutting Complete with 32 mm (1.3 in) bore, through shaft PFF/PBF wet cutting |
RA560 (1) | Designed and robustly tested – for longer service life. Designed and robustly tested – for longer service life. |
RA560 (4) | Choice of drum speeds Choice of drum speeds |
RA560 (3) | Maximum drum diameter of 2000 mm (78 in) Maximum drum diameter of 2000 mm (78 in) |
RA560 (10) | Available cutter motors – 500 kW @ 50 Hz (810 hp @ 60 Hz) Available cutter motors – 500 kW @ 50 Hz (810 hp @ 60 Hz) |
RA560 (7) | Integral monitoring transducers Integral monitoring transducers |
Type (4) | Available with Machine Parking Brake Available with Machine Parking Brake |
Type (6) | Quillshaft transmission protection Quillshaft transmission protection |
Type (7) | Online vibration monitoring Online vibration monitoring |
Type (1) | Maximum power rating 85 kW (115 hp) Maximum power rating 85 kW (115 hp) |
Maximum Machine Speed | 96.77 ft/min 29.5 m/min |
Speed at Maximum Pull | 48.39 ft/min 14.75 m/min |
Pull at Maximum Speed | 345.7 kN (38.9 tons) 345.7 kN (38.9 tons) |
Total Machine Pull | 690 kN (77.9 tons) 690 kN (77.9 tons) |
Type (2) | Transmission reduction of 132.6:1 Transmission reduction of 132.6:1 |
Type (5) | Integral monitoring transducers Integral monitoring transducers |
Type (3) | Available with Machine Position Encoder Available with Machine Position Encoder |
Type (1) | Innovative and unique downdrive design Innovative and unique downdrive design |
Type (5) | Removable modular top drive wheel assembly Removable modular top drive wheel assembly |
Type (7) | Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts, safe and easy to replace (unique to Caterpillar) Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts, safe and easy to replace (unique to Caterpillar) |
Type (3) | Maximum haulage pull of 690 kN (77.9 tons) Maximum haulage pull of 690 kN (77.9 tons) |
Type (4) | Fully removable, modular gearbox Fully removable, modular gearbox |
Type (6) | Downdrive ratio 17T—23T—10T (two wheel configuration) Downdrive ratio 17T—23T—10T (two wheel configuration) |
Type (2) | Transmission rating of 85 kW (115 hp) Transmission rating of 85 kW (115 hp) |
Type (8) | Suitable for all current rack type systems Suitable for all current rack type systems |
Type (5) | For use with ISO 68 or ISO 100 hydraulic oils For use with ISO 68 or ISO 100 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) | Fixed displacement pump, with a capacity of 50 L/min (13 gal/min) Fixed displacement pump, with a capacity of 50 L/min (13 gal/min) |
Type (7) | This unit has a pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz) This unit has a pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz) |
Type (2) | Operating system pressure of 280 bar (4,000 psi) Operating system pressure of 280 bar (4,000 psi) |
Type (4) | Integral monitoring transducers Integral monitoring transducers |
Type (4) | Versatility of application due to fully modular construction Versatility of application due to fully modular construction |
Type (3) | Improved access for maintenance and ease of overhaul and repair Improved access for maintenance and ease of overhaul and repair |
Type (5) | A split mainframe is available in case of transportation limitations A split mainframe is available in case of transportation limitations |
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 Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity |
Type (6) | This unit also contains cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and a visible disconnect. This unit also contains cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and a visible disconnect. |
Type (3) | All internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored. All internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored. |
Type (1) | This flameproof module contains the majority of the shearer electrical control and power distribution components. This flameproof module contains the majority of the shearer electrical control and power distribution components. |
Type (2) | High current carrying capacity of 400 amps and can accommodate trailing cables up to 185 mm2 (2.9 in2). High current carrying capacity of 400 amps and can accommodate trailing cables up to 185 mm2 (2.9 in2). |
Type (4) | Box contains various LV circuit breakers which can be reset through the FLP cover, reducing downtime. Box contains various LV circuit breakers which can be reset through the FLP cover, reducing downtime. |
Type (5) | An extremely powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality, this allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning. An extremely powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality, this allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning. |
Type | This flameproof module contains the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies, auxiliary transformer, drive system circuit breaker and one 250 kW (335 hp), 600V AC inverter drive, with integrated regenerative braking. This flameproof module contains the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies, auxiliary transformer, drive system circuit breaker and one 250 kW (335 hp), 600V AC inverter drive, with integrated regenerative braking. |
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 DIN20066:201-10. The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10. |
Type (1) | All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402. All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402. |
Type (3) | All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations. All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations. |
Type (1) | All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402. All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402. |
Type (2) | The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10. The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10. |
Type (4) | This model of shearer is available with onboard filtration, dust suppression spray bars, shearer clearers and ranging arm spray rings. This model of shearer is available with onboard filtration, dust suppression spray bars, shearer clearers and ranging arm spray rings. |
Type (3) | All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations. All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations. |
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. |
Level of Automation (4) | “Longwall Navigator” for improved face alignment and horizon control “Longwall Navigator” for improved face alignment and horizon control |
Level of Automation (3) | Integrated longwall automation with “Navigator 2 + 3” Integrated longwall automation with “Navigator 2 + 3” |
Type (4) | The shearer is equipped with a state-of-the-art industry PC in a flame-proof housing with plenty of computing power, allowing flexibility to upgrade to future features such as condition monitoring. The shearer is equipped with a state-of-the-art industry PC in a flame-proof housing with plenty of computing power, allowing flexibility to upgrade to future features such as condition monitoring. |
Level of Automation (1) | Zone-based automation “Navigator 1” Zone-based automation “Navigator 1” |
Type (2) | This shearer has a state-of-the-art distributed automation system for the control, monitoring and protection of the shearer. Its modular design allows it to be configured to meet individual control needs, from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation and data transmission. This shearer has a state-of-the-art distributed automation system for the control, monitoring and protection of the shearer. Its modular design allows it to be configured to meet individual control needs, from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation and data transmission. |
Type (3) | The PMC-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning. The PMC-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning. |
Type (5) | A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) takes care of basic machine control tasks, ensuring that coal is produced. A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) takes care of basic machine control tasks, ensuring that coal is produced. |
Type (1) | Industry-leading Automation from the Pioneer of State-based Automation. Industry-leading Automation from the Pioneer of State-based Automation. |
Type (6) | Unlike competitor systems, the modularity of the longwall system and control allow the longwall to operate in “fault-tolerant” mode, even when there is a problem with the overall automation system. Unlike competitor systems, the modularity of the longwall system and control allow the longwall to operate in “fault-tolerant” mode, even when there is a problem with the overall automation system. |
Level of Automation (2) | State-based shearer automation “Navigator 2” State-based shearer automation “Navigator 2” |
Type (7) | In other words, integrated automation does not prevent control via individual PLC’s in order to keep production up and running. In other words, integrated automation does not prevent control via individual PLC’s in order to keep production up and running. |
Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum | 110.8 in 2815.0 mm |
AFC Pan Width (Typical - As Shown) | 45.0 in 1142.0 mm |
Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal | 554.0 in 14065.0 mm |
Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points | 332.0 in 8435.0 mm |
Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum | 60.0 in 1524.0 mm |
Cutting Drum Overall Width | 45.0 in 1142.0 mm |
Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate | 11.0 in 271.0 mm |
Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers - Typical | 251.0 in 6381.0 mm |
Width - Across Picks | 42.0 in 1067.0 mm |
Height - Top of Machine Main Body - Lowest Version | 47.2 in 1200.0 mm |
Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor (>) | 20.0 in 500.0 mm |
Vertical Tunnel Clearance - Approximate | 18.0 in 460.0 mm |
Maximum Cutting Height for Seam (Plus) | 126.0 in 3200.0 mm |
Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter | 60.0 in 1524.0 mm |
Machine Height - Over Main Body (< in lowest version) | 47.2 in 1200.0 mm |
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