Caterpillar EL4000 Shearers

Specifications of Caterpillar EL4000 Shearers

Specifications

• Applicable Minimum Pan Width 1342.0 mm
• Available Cutting Power 2 × 750 kW; 2 × 860 kW
• Available Haulage Motors 2 × 150 kW (2 × 240 hp)
• Body Height 1070.0 mm
• Coal Sizer 200.0 kW
• Cutting Drum Diameter Up to 3.50 m (Up to 138 in)
• Haulage Pull Up to 1075 kN (Up to 120 tons)
• Haulage Speed Up to 31.1 m/min (Up to 102.03 ft/min)
• Haulage System AC inverter drive
• Height Range 4.00-7.00 m (158-276 in)
• Installed Power 2295.0 kW
• Machine Weight Approx. 130 tonnes (Approx. 143 tons)
• Operating Voltages 3,300V; 4,160V
• Pump Motor 75.0 kW
• Typical Machine Length 17.0 m

Dimensions (Approximate)

• AFC Pan Width 1342.0 mm
• Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate 380.0 mm
• Cutting Drum Overall Width 1100.0 mm
• Diameter of Shearer Cutting Drum 3200.0 mm
• Distance between Drums with Arms Horizontal 17008.0 mm
• Distance between Ranging Arm Hinge Points 9600.0 mm
• Distance between Trapping Shoe Centers 6910.0 mm
• Height to Top of Machine Main Body 2656.0 mm
• Machine Height over Main Body 3366.0 mm
• Maximum Cutting Height for Seam 7188.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter 3200.0 mm
• Ranging Arm Length (hinge to drum) 3893.0 mm
• Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor 621.0 mm
• Top Guard Height over Main Body 620.0 mm
• Vertical Tunnel Clearance 1277.0 mm

Machine @ 50 Hz

• Available Cutting Power 2 x 860 kW (2 x 1,153 hp); 2 x 750 kW (2 x 1,006 hp)
• Body Height 1070.0 mm
• Coal Sizer 200.0 kW
• Cutting Drum Diameter Up to 3500 mm (Up to 138 in)
• Cutting Drum Speed 30.8, 35 and 43 rpm
• Haulage Motor 2 x 150 kW (2 x 201 hp)
• Haulage Pull Up to 1075 kN (110 tons)
• Haulage Speed Up to 31.1 m/min (102.03 ft/min)
• Haulage System AC inverter drive
• Installed Power Up to 2295 kW (Up to 3,078 hp)
• Machine Weight (approximate) 130.0 tonnes
• Minimum Pan Width 1342.0 mm
• Operating Voltage 3300.0 volts
• Pump Motor 75.0 kW
• Seam Range 4.0-7.0 m (158-276 in)
• Typical Machine Length (drum centers) 17008.0 mm

Machine @ 60 Hz

• Available Cutting Power 2 x 1029 kW (2 x 1,380 hp); 2 x 895 kW (2 x 1,200 hp)
• Body Height 1070.0 mm
• Coal Sizer 239.0 kW
• Cutting Drum Diameter Up to 3500 mm (Up to 138 in)
• Cutting Drum Speed 37, 42 and 51.6 rpm
• Haulage Motor 2 x 179 kW (2 x 240 hp)
• Haulage Pull Up to 1177 kN (120 tons)
• Haulage Speed Up to 30.1 m/min (98.7 ft/min)
• Haulage System AC inverter drive
• Installed Power Up to 2744 kW (Up to 3,680 hp)
• Machine Weight (approximate) 145.0 tonnes
• Minimum Pan Width 1342.0 mm
• Operating Voltage 4160.0 volts
• Pump Motor 89.0 kW
• Seam Range 4.0-7.0 m (158-276 in)
• Typical Machine Length (drum centers) 17008.0 mm

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.
• Type 3 All hose and hosing is in compliance with guideline MDG 41 and MSHA regulations.
• Type 4 The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN20066:201-10.

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

• 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.
• 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”

Ranging Arms – RA860

• Type 1 Transmission rating of 860 kW @ 30.8 rpm and above
• Type 2 Maximum drum diameter of 3500 mm (138 in)
• Type 3 Choice of drum speeds
• Type 4 Complete with 32 mm (1.3 in) bore, through shaft PFF/PBF wet cutting
• Type 5 Available cutter motors – 750 kW and 860 kW @ 50 Hz (1,200 hp and 1,380 hp @ 60 Hz)
• Type 6 Maximum oil capacity of 45 L (11.88 gal) in high speed compartment and 60 L (15.85 gal) in the epicyclic
• Type 7 Integral monitoring transducers
• Type 8 Quillshaft transmission protection
• Type 9 Square drum hub (630 mm [24.8 in] across flats)

Haulage Units – HU150

• Maximum Machine Speed 30.11 m/min
• Pull at Maximum Speed 537.97 kN/120,940 lbf (55.07 tonnes/60.70 tons)
• Speed at Maximum Pull 15.06 m/min
• Total Machine Pull 1075.94 kN/241,881 lbf (110.15 tonnes/121.42 tons)
• Type 1 Available with Machine Parking Brake
• Type 2 Maximum oil capacity of 25 L (7 gal)
• Type 3 Integral monitoring transducers
• Type 4 Quillshaft transmission protection
• Type 5 Available with Machine Position Encoder
• Type 6 This unit has a haulage motor rating of 150 kW (201 hp)
• Type 7 Integral water cooling @ 9 L/min (2 gal/min)
• Type 8 Maximum power rating 150 kW (201 hp)
• Type 9 Transmission reduction of 137:1

Downdrive – DD150

• Type 1 Innovative and unique downdrive design
• Type 2 Transmission rating of 150 kW (201 hp)
• Type 3 Maximum haulage pull 1075 kN (123 tons)
• Type 4 Suitable for all current rack type systems
• Type 5 Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (cartridge)
• Type 6 Downdrive ratio 22T – 27T – 31T – 11T (three 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

Powerpack – PP3

• Type 1 Fixed displacement pump, with a capacity of 200 L/min (53 gal/min)
• Type 2 Operating system pressure of 210 bar (3,046 psi)
• Type 3 Robust hydraulic reservoir of 300 L (79 gal) capacity
• Type 4 This unit has a pump motor rating of 75 kW @ 50 Hz (120 hp @ 60 Hz)
• Type 5 For use with ISO 68 or ISO 100 hydraulic oils
• Type 6 Available with 6 or 8 section valve bank (dependent on function requirement)
• Type 7 Available with two speed ranging arm facility
• Type 8 Integral monitoring transducers

Mainframe – MF4

• 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
• Type 3 Split mainframe, in case of transportation limitations
• Type 4 Versatility of application due to fully modular construction
• Type 5 Improved access for maintenance and ease of overhaul and repair

Hydraulically Activated Top Guards

• Type This shearer can be equipped with hydraulically activated top guards

Electrical Control Box – ECB3

• Type 4 This flameproof module contains the majority of the shearer electrical control and power distribution components.
• Type 5 High current carrying capacity of 500 amps and can accommodate trailing cables up to 240 mm2 (9.45 in2).
• Type 6 All internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored.
• Type 7 This unit also contains HV fuses, earth leakage and both visible disconnects.
• Types 1 An extremely powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication and backup functionality.
• Types 2 This unit contains cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer and current monitoring.
• Types 3 Box contains various LV circuit breakers which can be reset through the FLP cover, reducing downtime.

Haulage Transformer Box – HTB3

• Type 1 Module contains drive system circuit breaker & two 200 kW (268 hp), 600V AC inverter drives, with regenerative braking module.
• Type 2 This flameproof module contains the main 350 kVA haulage transformer, power supplies and auxiliary transformer.

Optional Machine Mounted Coalsizer – CS200

• Type 1 Transmission rating of 200 kW @ 50 Hz (320 hp @ 60 Hz)
• Type 2 Quillshaft transmission protection
• Type 3 Drum speed of 200 rpm (240 @ 60 Hz)
• Type 4 Available motor rating 200 kW @ 50 Hz (320 hp @ 60 Hz)
• Type 5 Integral water cooling for transmission and motor
• Type 6 Square drum hub drive for drum
• Type 7 Complete with anti-shock lift mechanism (unique to Caterpillar)
• Type 8 Drum diameter 900 mm (35.5 in) over picks

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.