Caterpillar EL2000 Shearers

Specifications of Caterpillar EL2000 Shearers

Specifications

• Applicable Minimum Pan Width 1032.0 mm
• Available Cutting Power 2 × 500 kW; 2 × 620 kW; 2 × 750 kW
• Available Haulage Motors 2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp)
• Body Height 600.0 mm
• Cutting Drum Diameter 1600-2500 mm ( 63 -98.5 in)
• Haulage Pull Up to 945 kN (Up to 107 tons)
• Haulage Speed Up to 30.1 m/min (Up to 98.5 ft/min)
• Haulage System AC inverter drive
• Height Range 1.80-4.50 m (71-177 in)
• Installed Power 1780.0 kW
• Machine Weight Approx. 70 tonnes (Approx. 77 tons)
• Operating Voltages 3300V; 4160V
• Pump Motor 30.0 kW
• Typical Machine Length 14.1 m

Machine @ 50 Hz

• 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 600.0 mm
• 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) 70.0 tonnes
• Minimum Pan Width 1032.0 mm
• Operating Voltage 3300.0 volts
• Pump Motor 30.0 kW
• Seam Range 1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
• Typical Machine Length (drum centers) 14155.0 mm

Machine @ 60 Hz

• 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 600.0 mm
• Cutting Drum Diameter 1600-2500 mm (63-98.5 in)
• 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) 78.0 tonnes
• Minimum Pan Width 1032.0 mm
• Operating Voltage 4160.0 volts
• Pump Motor 30.0 kW
• Seam Range 1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
• Typical Machine Length (drum centers) 14082.0 mm
• Cutting Drum Speed 39.4, 44.9 and 54.3 rpm
• Haulage Motor 2 x 125 kW (2 x 168 hp)

Powerpack - PP2

• Type 1 Operating system pressure of 260 bar (3,770 psi)
• Type 2 Integral monitoring transducers
• Type 3 For use with ISO 68 or ISO 100 hydraulic oils
• Type 4 Robust hydraulic reservoir of 165 L (43.6 gal) capacity
• Type 5 This unit has a pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz)
• Type 6 Fixed displacement pump, with a capacity of 50 L/min (13.21 gal/min)
• Type 7 Available with 6 section valve bank

Haulage Transformer Box - HTB2

• Type 1 Module contains drive system circuit breaker and one 250 kW, 600V AC inverter drive, with regenerative braking module.
• Type 2 This flameproof module contains the main 253 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies and auxiliary transformer.

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.

Water Material

• Type 1 All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402.
• Type 2 This shearer is available with onboard filtration, dust suppression spray bars, shearer clearers and ranging arm spray rings.

Health Monitoring

• Type 1 This system monitors oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration.
• Type 2 A comprehensive health monitoring system is available.

Machine Automation and Communication

• Levels of Automation 1 State-based shearer automation “Navigator 2”
• Levels of Automation 2 Zone-based automation “Navigator 1”
• Levels of Automation 3 “Longwall Navigator” for improved face alignment and horizon control
• Levels of Automation 4 Integrated longwall automation with “Navigator 2 + 3”
• Type 1 PMC Evo-S control system allows the shearer to be operated even if the overall control system is not functioning.
• Type 10 The shearer is equipped with a state-of-the-art industry PC in a flame-proof housing with plenty of computing power.
• Type 2 State-of-the-art industry PC allows flexibility to upgrade to future features such as condition monitoring.
• Type 3 Unlike competitor systems, modularity of the longwall system & control allows the longwall to operate in “fault-tolerant” mode.
• Type 4 In other words, integrated automation does not prevent control via individual PLC’s in order to keep production up and running.
• Type 5 PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality.
• Type 6 This shearer has a state-of-the-art distributed automation system for the control, monitoring and protection of the shearer.
• Type 7 A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) takes care of basic machine control tasks, ensuring that coal is produced.
• Type 8 Industry-leading Automation from the Pioneer of State-based Automation.
• Type 9 Its modular design allows it to be configured to meet individual control needs.

Ranging Arm - RA750

• Type 1 Transmission rating of 750 kW @ 37.4 rpm and above
• Type 10 Maximum drum diameter of 2500 mm (98 in)
• Type 11 Square drum hub (440 mm [17.3 in] across flats)
• Type 2 A robust cowl drive mechanism is also available on this model
• Type 3 Online vibration monitoring with VibraGuard
• Type 4 Available cutter motors - 500 kW, 620 kW and 750 kW, @ 50 Hz (800 hp, 1,000 hp and 1,200 hp, @ 60 Hz)
• Type 5 Choice of drum speeds
• Type 6 Integral monitoring transducers
• Type 7 Quillshaft transmission protection
• Type 8 Maximum oil capacity of 28 L (7 gal) in high speed compartment and 30 L (8 gal) in the epicyclic
• Type 9 Complete with 32 mm (1.3 in) bore, through shaft PFF/PBF wet cutting

Haulage Unit - HU125

• Maximum Machine Speed 28.56 m/min
• Pull at Maximum Speed 472.75 kN/106,278 lbf (48.40 tonnes/53.35 tons)
• Speed at Maximum Pull 14.28 m/min
• Total Machine Pull 945.51 kN/212,559 lbf (96.80 tonnes/106.70 tons)
• Type 1 Quillshaft transmission protection
• Type 2 Integral water cooling @ 9 L/min (2 gal/min)
• Type 3 Integral monitoring transducers
• Type 4 Maximum oil capacity of 25 L (7 gal)
• Type 5 Transmission reduction of 137:1
• Type 6 Maximum power rating 125 kW (168 hp)
• Type 7 This unit has a haulage motor rating of 125 kW (168 hp)
• Type 8 Available with Machine Parking Brake
• Type 9 Available with Machine Position Encoder

Downdrive - DD125

• Type 1 Suitable for all current rack type systems
• Type 2 Transmission rating of 125 kW (168 hp)
• Type 3 Maximum haulage pull 945 kN (107 tons)
• Type 4 Innovative and unique downdrive design
• Type 5 Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (cartridge)
• Type 6 Downdrive ratio 17T—23T—10T (two wheel configuration)
• Type 7 Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts, safe and easy to replace (unique to Caterpillar)
• Type 8 Fully removable, rehandable, modular gearbox

Mainframe - MF2

• Type 1 Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity
• Type 2 Improved access for maintenance and ease of overhaul and repair
• Type 3 Versatility of application due to fully modular construction
• Type 4 High structural integrity and absorption of all cutting and haulage forces, providing maximum protection for all major units
• Type 5 A split mainframe is available in case of transportation limitations

Dimensions (Approximate) - Low

• AFC Pan Width - Maximum 1342.0 mm
• AFC Pan Width - Minimum 1032.0 mm
• Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate 300.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Maximum 3930.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Minimum 1800.0 mm
• Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum 1600.0 mm
• Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal 14155.0 mm
• Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points 8525.0 mm
• Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers 6453.0 mm
• Height to Top of Machine Main Body 1444.0 mm
• Machine Height over Main Body 1444.0 mm
• Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width 1150.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter 1600.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum) 2815.0 mm
• Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor 619.0 mm
• Vertical Tunnel Clearance 598.0 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - Mid-Low

• AFC Pan Width - Maximum 1342.0 mm
• AFC Pan Width - Minimum 1032.0 mm
• Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate 300.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Maximum 4135.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Minimum 1900.0 mm
• Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum 1900.0 mm
• Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal 14155.0 mm
• Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points 8525.0 mm
• Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers 6056.0 mm
• Height to Top of Machine Main Body 1495.0 mm
• Machine Height over Main Body 1495.0 mm
• Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width 1150.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter 1900.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum) 2815.0 mm
• Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor 718.0 mm
• Vertical Tunnel Clearance 649.0 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - Mid-High

• AFC Pan Width - Maximum 1342.0 mm
• AFC Pan Width - Minimum 1032.0 mm
• Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate 300.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Maximum 4360.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Minimum 2200.0 mm
• Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum 2200.0 mm
• Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal 14155.0 mm
• Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points 8525.0 mm
• Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers 6612.0 mm
• Height to Top of Machine Main Body 1571.0 mm
• Machine Height over Main Body 1571.0 mm
• Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width 1150.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter 2200.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum) 2815.0 mm
• Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor 793.0 mm
• Vertical Tunnel Clearance 725.0 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - High

• AFC Pan Width - Maximum 1342.0 mm
• AFC Pan Width - Minimum 1032.0 mm
• Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate 300.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Maximum 4570.0 mm
• Cutting Heights - Minimum 2500.0 mm
• Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum 2500.0 mm
• Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal 14155.0 mm
• Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points 8525.0 mm
• Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers 6056.0 mm
• Height to Top of Machine Main Body 1647.0 mm
• Machine Height over Main Body 1647.0 mm
• Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width 1150.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter 2500.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Length (Hinge to Drum) 2815.0 mm
• Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor 866.0 mm
• Vertical Tunnel Clearance 801.0 mm

Electrical Control Box - ECB2

• Type 1 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).
• Type 3 All internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored.
• Type 4 This unit also contains high voltage (HV) fuses, earth leakage and a visible disconnect.
• Type 5 An extremely powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality.
• Type 6 This unit contains cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer and current monitoring.
• Type 7 Box contains various low voltage (LV) circuit breakers which can be reset through the flame proof (FLP) cover, reducing downtime

Hydraulic Material

• Type 1 All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations.
• Type 2 The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10.
• Type 3 All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested to EN ISO 1402.