EL2000 Longwall Shearer
- Technical Specs
- Standard Equipment
- Typical Machine Length
- 45.1 ft
- Installed Power
- 2548 hp
- Haulage System
- AC
- Applicable Minimum Pan Width
- 40.6 in
- Available Cutting Power
- 2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp); 2 × 620 kW (2 × 831 hp); 2 × 750 kW (2 × 1,006 hp)
- Available Haulage Motors
- 2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp)
- Body Height
- 20.5 in
- Cutting Drum Diameter
- 1.40-2.30 m (55-91 in)
- Haulage Pull
- Up to 920 kN/206,824 lbf (Up to 91 tonnes/100 tons)
- Haulage Speed
- Up to 32 m/min (Up to 105 ft/min)
- Height Range
- 1.80-4.50 m (71-177 in)
- Machine Weight – Approximate
- 77 tons
- Operating Voltages
- 2300V, 3300V, 4160V
- Pump Motor
- 67 hp
- Coal Sizer
- 134 hp
- Available Cutting Power
- 2 x 500 kW (2 x 671 hp); 2 x 620 kW (2 x 831 hp); 2 x 750 kW (2 x 1,006 hp)
- Body Height
- 23.6 in
- Cutting Drum Diameter
- 1600-2500 mm (63-98.5 in)
- Cutting Drum Speed
- 32.8, 37.4 and 45.2 rpm
- Haulage Motor
- 2 x 125 kW (2 x 168 hp)
- Haulage Pull
- Up to 945 kN (96 tons)
- Haulage Speed
- Up to 30.1 m/min (98.8 ft/min)
- Haulage System
- AC inverter drive
- Installed Power
- Up to 1780 kW (Up to 2,387 hp)
- Machine Weight (approximate)
- 69.0 tons
- Minimum Pan Width
- 40.6 in
- Operating Voltage
- 3300.0 volts
- Pump Motor
- 40.0 hp
- Seam Range
- 1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
- Typical Machine Length (drum centers)
- 46.4 ft
- Available Cutting Power
- 2 x 597 kW (2 x 800 hp); 2 x 746 kW (2 x 1,000 hp); 2 x 895 kW (2 x 1,200 hp)
- Body Height
- 23.6 in
- Cutting Drum Diameter
- 1600-2500 mm (63-98.5 in)
- Cutting Drum Speed
- 39.4, 44.9 and 54.3 rpm
- Haulage Motor
- 2 x 125 kW (2 x 168 hp)
- Haulage Pull
- Up to 1049 kN (107 tons)
- Haulage Speed
- Up to 30 m/min (98.5 ft/min)
- Haulage System
- AC inverter drive
- Installed Power
- Up to 1780 kW (Up to 2,387 hp)
- Machine Weight (approximate)
- 77.0 tons
- Minimum Pan Width
- 40.6 in
- Operating Voltage
- 4160.0 volts
- Pump Motor
- 40.0 hp
- Seam Range
- 1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
- Typical Machine Length (drum centers)
- 46.2 ft
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- Operating system pressure of 260 bar (3,770 psi)
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- Integral monitoring transducers
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- For use with ISO 68 or ISO 100 hydraulic oils
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- Robust hydraulic reservoir of 165 L (43.6 gal) capacity
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- This unit has a pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz)
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- Fixed displacement pump, with a capacity of 50 L/min (13.21 gal/min)
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- Available with 6 section valve bank
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- This flameproof module contains the majority of the shearer electrical control and power distribution components.
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- High current carrying capacity of 400 amps and can accommodate trailing cables up to 185 mm2 (2.9 in2).
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- All internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored.
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- This unit also contains high voltage (HV) fuses, earth leakage and a visible disconnect.
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- An extremely powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality.
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- This unit contains cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer and current monitoring.
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- Box contains various low voltage (LV) circuit breakers which can be reset through the flame proof (FLP) cover, reducing downtime
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- Module contains drive system circuit breaker and one 250 kW, 600V AC inverter drive, with regenerative braking module.
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- This flameproof module contains the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies and auxiliary transformer.
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- This model of shearer is available with headlights, cameras, methane monitoring, end displays and audible alarms.
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- All electrical material is designed and certified to IEC standards and also complies with other regional and national standards.
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- All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations.
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- The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10.
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- All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402.
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- All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402.
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- This shearer is available with onboard filtration, dust suppression spray bars, shearer clearers and ranging arm spray rings.
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- The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10.
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- This system monitors oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration.
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- A comprehensive health monitoring system is available.
- Levels of Automation
- State-based shearer automation “Navigator 2â€
- Levels of Automation
- Zone-based automation “Navigator 1â€
- Levels of Automation
- “Longwall Navigator†for improved face alignment and horizon control
- Levels of Automation
- Integrated longwall automation with “Navigator 2 + 3â€
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- PMC Evo-S control system allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning.
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- The shearer is equipped with a state-of-the-art industry PC in a flame-proof housing with plenty of computing power.
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- State-of-the-art industry PC allows flexibility to upgrade to future features such as condition monitoring.
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- Unlike competitor systems, modularity of the longwall system & control allows the longwall to operate in “fault-tolerant†mode.
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- In other words, integrated automation does not prevent control via individual PLC’s in order to keep production up and running.
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- PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality.
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- This shearer has a state-of-the-art distributed automation system for the control, monitoring and protection of the shearer.
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- A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) takes care of basic machine control tasks, ensuring that coal is produced.
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- Industry-leading Automation from the Pioneer of State-based Automation.
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- Its modular design allows it to be configured to meet individual control needs.
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- Transmission rating of 750 kW @ 37.4 rpm and above
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- Maximum drum diameter of 2500 mm (98 in)
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- Square drum hub (440 mm [17.3 in] across flats)
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- A robust cowl drive mechanism is also available on this model
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- Online vibration monitoring with VibraGuard
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- Available cutter motors - 500 kW, 620 kW and 750 kW, @ 50 Hz (800 hp, 1,000 hp and 1,200 hp, @ 60 Hz)
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- Choice of drum speeds
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- Complete with 32 mm (1.3 in) bore, through shaft PFF/PBF wet cutting
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- Integral monitoring transducers
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- Quillshaft transmission protection
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- Maximum oil capacity of 28 L (7 gal) in high speed compartment and 30 L (8 gal) in the epicyclic
- Maximum Machine Speed
- 93.66 ft/min
- Pull at Maximum Speed
- 472.75 kN/106,278 lbf (48.40 tonnes/53.35 tons)
- Speed at Maximum Pull
- 46.83 ft/min
- Total Machine Pull
- 945.51 kN/212,559 lbf (96.80 tonnes/106.70 tons)
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- Quillshaft transmission protection
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- Integral water cooling @ 9 L/min (2 gal/min)
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- Integral monitoring transducers
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- Maximum oil capacity of 25 L (7 gal)
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- Transmission reduction of 137:1
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- Maximum power rating 125 kW (168 hp)
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- This unit has a haulage motor rating of 125 kW (168 hp)
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- Available with Machine Parking Brake
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- Available with Machine Position Encoder
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- Suitable for all current rack type systems
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- Transmission rating of 125 kW (168 hp)
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- Maximum haulage pull 945 kN (107 tons)
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- Innovative and unique downdrive design
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- Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (cartridge)
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- Downdrive ratio 17T—23T—10T (two wheel configuration)
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- Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts, safe and easy to replace (unique to Caterpillar)
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- Fully removable, rehandable, modular gearbox
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- Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity
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- Improved access for maintenance and ease of overhaul and repair
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- Versatility of application due to fully modular construction
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- High structural integrity and absorption of all cutting and haulage forces, providing maximum protection for all major units
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- A split mainframe is available in case of transportation limitations
- AFC Pan Width - Maximum
- 53.0 in
- AFC Pan Width - Minimum
- 41.0 in
- Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate
- 12.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Maximum
- 155.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Minimum
- 71.0 in
- Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum
- 63.0 in
- Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal
- 537.0 in
- Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points
- 336.0 in
- Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers
- 254.0 in
- Height to Top of Machine Main Body
- 56.8 in
- Machine Height over Main Body
- 56.8 in
- Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width
- 45.3 in
- Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter
- 63.0 in
- Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum)
- 111.0 in
- Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor
- 24.0 in
- Vertical Tunnel Clearance
- 23.5 in
- AFC Pan Width - Maximum
- 53.0 in
- AFC Pan Width - Minimum
- 41.0 in
- Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate
- 12.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Maximum
- 163.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Minimum
- 75.0 in
- Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum
- 75.0 in
- Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal
- 537.0 in
- Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points
- 336.0 in
- Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers
- 238.0 in
- Height to Top of Machine Main Body
- 58.8 in
- Machine Height over Main Body
- 58.8 in
- Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width
- 45.3 in
- Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter
- 75.0 in
- Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum)
- 111.0 in
- Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor
- 28.3 in
- Vertical Tunnel Clearance
- 25.5 in
- AFC Pan Width - Maximum
- 53.0 in
- AFC Pan Width - Minimum
- 41.0 in
- Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate
- 12.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Maximum
- 172.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Minimum
- 87.0 in
- Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum
- 87.0 in
- Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal
- 537.0 in
- Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points
- 336.0 in
- Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers
- 260.0 in
- Height to Top of Machine Main Body
- 61.8 in
- Machine Height over Main Body
- 61.8 in
- Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width
- 45.3 in
- Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter
- 87.0 in
- Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum)
- 111.0 in
- Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor
- 31.2 in
- Vertical Tunnel Clearance
- 28.5 in
- AFC Pan Width - Maximum
- 53.0 in
- AFC Pan Width - Minimum
- 41.0 in
- Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate
- 12.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Maximum
- 180.0 in
- Cutting Heights - Minimum
- 98.0 in
- Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum
- 98.0 in
- Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal
- 537.0 in
- Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points
- 336.0 in
- Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers
- 238.0 in
- Height to Top of Machine Main Body
- 64.8 in
- Machine Height over Main Body
- 64.8 in
- Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width
- 45.3 in
- Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter
- 98.0 in
- Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum)
- 111.0 in
- Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor
- 34.0 in
- Vertical Tunnel Clearance
- 31.5 in
- Trapping Shoe Ix
- Central Lubrication System
- PMC™ Evo-S
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Gate End Data Connection
- Powerline
- WLAN