EL1000 Longwall Shearer

Health Monitoring

Type

A comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis.

Type

A comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis.

Machine @ 50 Hz

Haulage Motor

2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

Available Cutting Power

2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp)

Body Height

21.6in

Cutting Drum Diameter

1500 to 2000 mm (59 to 79 in)

Cutting Drum Speed

33.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm

Haulage Pull

Up to 622.3 kN (Up to 62.5 tons)

Haulage Speed

Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min)

Haulage System

2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp)

Installed Power

1230 kW (1,649 hp)

Machine Weight - Approximate

66ton (US)

Minimum Pan Width

32.7in

Operating Voltage

3300V

Pump Motor

40.2HP

Seam Range

1.6-3.9 m (63-154 in)

Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers

45.25ft

Haulage Control

AC inverter drive

Haulage Power

2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

Water Material

Type

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.

Type (2)

The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10.

Type (3)

All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations.

Type (4)

This model of shearer is available with onboard filtration, dust suppression spray bars, shearer clearers and ranging arm spray rings.

Haulage Transformer Box – HTB2

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.

Machine @ 60 Hz

Haulage Motor

2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

Available Cutting Power

2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp)

Body Height

21.6in

Cutting Drum Diameter

1550 to 2007 mm (61 to 79 in)

Cutting Drum Speed

40.2, 46.6 and 52.5 rpm

Haulage Pull

Up to 697 kN (Up to 70 tons)

Haulage Speed

Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min)

Haulage System

2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp)

Installed Power

1435 kW (1,924 hp)

Machine Weight - Approximate

66ton (US)

Minimum Pan Width

32.7in

Operating Voltage

4160V

Pump Motor

48HP

Seam Range

1.6-4.0 m (63-156 in)

Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers

45.25ft

Haulage Control

251in

Haulage Control

AC inverter drive

Haulage Power

2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

Specifications

Typical Machine Length

46.16ft

Installed Power

1897HP

Haulage System

2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp)

Seam Range

1.6-3.9 m (63-156 in)

Haulage Power

2 × 100 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 134 hp @ 60 Hz)

Cutting Power

2 × 500 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 805 hp @ 60 Hz)

Electrical Control Box - ECB2

Type (1)

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)

Type (3)

Internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored

Type (4)

LV circuit breakers resettable through FLP cover (reduced downtime)

Type (5)

Powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication

Type (6)

Containing cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and visible disconnect

Haulage Unit - HU100

Maximum Machine Speed

96.77ft/min

Pull at Maximum Speed

345.7 kN (38.9 tons)

Speed at Maximum Pull

48.39ft/min

Total Machine Pull

690 kN (77.9 tons)

Type (1)

Transmission reduction of 132.6:1

Type (2)

Absolute encoder for accurate machine position detection (no reset devices at gate ends needed)

Type (3)

Fast oil drain functionality

Type (4)

Closed loop control for accurate load-sharing and increased service life of rackbar and sprocket

Type (5)

Haulage unit accepts hydraulic motor for installation and face recovery

Type (6)

Oil temperature monitoring

Type (7)

Quill shaft transmission protection

Type (9)

Vibration monitoring (optional)

Type (8)

Machine parking brake (optional)

Machine Automation and Communication

Level of Automation (1)

Shearer automation levels available:
– Standard Machine Control
– Basic Automation
– Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control)

Level of Automation (2)

Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional)

Level of Automation (3)

Integrated longwall automation with “Navigator 2 + 3”

Level of Automation (4)

“Longwall Navigator” for improved face alignment and horizon control

Type (1)

Distributed, high-performance PMC-S control system for machine control, health monitoring, system protection and predictive maintenance

Type (2)

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

Type (4)

Control system architecture with backup functionality

Type (5)

Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance

Type (6)

Machine performance algorithm “advanced motor and speed control” for increased machine uptime, coal production and longer service life

Type (7)

Horizon Control from PMC-R Controls to allow corrections to Floor and Roof drum cutting heights (optional)

Type (8)

Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional)

Remote Control

Type (3)

Tilt, drop and impact detection

Type (1)

Lightweight handheld device

Type (2)

Color graphic display

Electrical Material

Type (1)

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.

Dimensions (Approximate)

AFC Pan Width (Typical - As Shown)

45in

Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate

11in

Cutting Drum Overall Width

45in

Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum

60in

Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal

554in

Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points

332in

Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers

241in

Height - Top of Machine Main Body - Lowest Version

47.2in

Machine Height - Over Main Body (< in lowest version)

47.2in

Maximum Cutting Height for Seam (Plus)

126in

Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter

60in

Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum

110.8in

Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor (>)

20in

Vertical Tunnel Clearance - Approximate

18in

Width - Across Picks

42in

Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers - Typical

251in

Downdrive - DD100

Type (1)

Configurations for direct and indirect drives

Type (2)

Fully removable, modular gearbox

Type (3)

Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (top cover allows easy and quick inspections)

Type (4)

Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts (for indirect drives)

Type (5)

Suitable for all rack type systems

Type (6)

Reconfigurable downdrive and shoe posts for different pan widths or seam heights

Type (7)

Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts, safe and easy to replace (unique to Caterpillar)

Type (8)

Suitable for all current rack type systems

Powerpack - PP2

Type (1)

Single powerpack with less parts to fail and less tasks for quick and easy maintenance

Type (2)

Fixed displacement pump with two options

Type (3)

Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity

Type (4)

Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature)

Type (5)

For use with ISO 68 hydraulic oils

Type (6)

Available with 6 section valve bank

Type (7)

Reliable low-voltage pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz)

Type (8)

Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls)

Mainframe - MF1

Type (1)

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

Type (3)

Split mainframe available in case of transportation limitations

Type (4)

Modular design enabling for selective overhauls

Type (5)

Spray boom retrofittable

Type (6)

Mainframe adds additional weight to cope with the most challenging cutting conditions

Hydraulic Material

Type (1)

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.

Type (3)

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

Ranging Arm

RA560 (1)

Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds

RA560 (2)

Integral monitoring transducers

RA560 (3)

Quillshaft transmission protection

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).

RA560 (5)

Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication)

RA560 (6)

Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional)

RA560 (7)

Vibration monitoring (optional)

RA560 (8)

Quillshaft transmission protection

RA560 (9)

A robust cowl drive mechanism is also available on this model

RA560 (10)

Available cutter motors – 500 kW @ 50 Hz (810 hp @ 60 Hz)

Haulage Transformer Box - HTB2

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.

Water Circuit Material

Type (5)

Stainless steel fittings (optional)

Type (4)

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.

Type (2)

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).

Type (6)

Onboard water filtration (optional)

Dust Suppression

Available Solutions

Wide range of dust suppression solutions available:
– Body sprays
– Spray booms
– Sloughing plate sprays
– Spray rings (in place of cowls)
– Shearer cleaners