Seam Range1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
Haulage Power2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp) @ 50 Hz; 2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp) @ 60 Hz
Cutting Power2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp) @ 50 Hz; 2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp) @ 60 Hz
Haulage SystemAC
Coal Sizer134HP
Body Height20.5in
Haulage SpeedUp to 32 m/min (Up to 105 ft/min)
Operating Voltage2300V, 3300V, 4160V
Installed Power2548HP
Typical Machine Length45.1ft
Applicable Minimum Pan Width40.6in
Machine Weight - Approximate77ton (US)
Pump Motor67HP
Cutting Drum Diameter1.40-2.30 m (55-91 in)
Haulage PullUp to 920 kN/206,824 lbf (Up to 91 tonnes/100 tons)
Height Range1.80-4.50 m (71-177 in)
Available Haulage Motors2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp)
Cutting Height - Maximum163in
Cutting Height - Minimum75in
Height - Top of Machine Main Body60in
Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate12in
Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers236in
Machine Height - Over Main Body60in
Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal554in
Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter75in
AFC Pan Width - Maximum53in
Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum111in
Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width45in
Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points332in
Vertical Tunnel Clearance26in
Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor20in
Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum75in
AFC Pan Width - Minimum41in
Vertical Tunnel Clearance28in
Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers258in
Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width45in
Cutting Height - Maximum170in
Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor24in
Height - Top of Machine Main Body62in
Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum111in
Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum87in
Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points332in
Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate12in
Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal554in
Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter87in
AFC Pan Width - Minimum41in
AFC Pan Width - Maximum53in
Cutting Height - Minimum87in
Machine Height - Over Main Body62in
Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate12in
Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum111in
Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers236in
Cutting Height - Minimum98in
AFC Pan Width - Maximum53in
Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor26in
Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum98in
Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width45in
Height - Top of Machine Main Body65in
Vertical Tunnel Clearance31in
Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points332in
AFC Pan Width - Minimum41in
Machine Height - Over Main Body65in
Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter98in
Cutting Height - Maximum180in
Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal554in
RA560 (9)Vibration monitoring (optional)
RA560 (6)Maximum drum diameter of 2000 mm (79 in)
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 (8)Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional)
RA560 (7)Available cutter motor – 500 kW at 50 Hz (805 hp at 60 Hz)
RA560 (5)Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication)
RA560 (2)Integral monitoring transducers
RA560 (1)Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds
Type (8)Quillshaft transmission protection
Type (9)Machine parking brake (optional)
Type (2)Transmission rating of 150 kW (200 hp) providing designed redundancy
Type (6)Haulage unit accepts hydraulic motor for installation and face recovery
Type (1)Haulage motor limited to 125 kW (168 hp)
Type (4)Absolute encoder for accurate machine position detection (no reset devices at gate ends needed)
Type (3)Transmission reduction of 137:1
Type (5)Closed loop control for accurate load-sharing and increased service life of rackbar and sprocket
Type (7)Oil temperature monitoring
Type (10)Vibration monitoring (optional)
Available SolutionsWide range of dust suppression solutions available:
– Body sprays
– Spray booms
– Sloughing plate sprays
– Spray rings (in place of cowls)
– Shearer clearers
Type (2)Color graphic display
Type (3)Tilt, drop and impact detection
Type (1)Lightweight handheld device
Type (4)Transmission rating of 125 kW (168 hp) for low downdrives/150 kW (200 hp) for high downdrives
Type (1)Configurable for direct and indirect drives
Type (5)Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts (for indirect drives), safe and easy to replace
Type (7)Reconfigurable downdrive and shoe posts for different pan widths and seam heights
Type (3)Designed for superior serviceability with quick and easy access for maintenance (Higher variants use cartridge design for top drive wheel assembly/lower versions provide access via top cover)
Type (6)Suitable for all rack type systems
Type (2)Fully removable, modular gearbox
Minimum Pan Width40.6in
Haulage SystemAC inverter drive
Installed PowerUp to 1780 kW (Up to 2,387 hp)
Seam Range1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
Available Cutting Power2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp); 2 × 620 kW (2 × 831 hp); 2 × 750 kW (2 × 1,006 hp)
Pump Motor40HP
Cutting Drum Diameter1600-2500 mm (63-98.5 in)
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers46.15ft
Machine Weight - Approximate77ton (US)
Operating Voltage3300V
Haulage Power2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp)
Haulage Speed (maximum) - High Downdrives98.8ft/min
Body Thickness24in
Haulage Pull (maximum) - Low Downdrives86.4ton (US)
Cutting Drum Speed - RA56033.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm
Cutting Drum Speed - RA75032.8, 37.4 and 45.2 rpm
Haulage Pull (maximum) - High Downdrives90ton (US)
Haulage Speed (maximum) - Low Downdrives102.9ft/min
Seam Range1.8-4.5 m (71-177 in)
Cutting Drum Diameter1600-2500 mm (63-98.5 in)
Haulage SystemAC inverter drive
Operating Voltage4160V
Available Cutting Power2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp); 2 × 740 kW (2 × 998 hp); 2 × 900 kW (2 × 1,207 hp)
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers46.15ft
Machine Weight - Approximate77ton (US)
Pump Motor48HP
Installed PowerUp to 2086 kW (Up to 2,797 hp)
Minimum Pan Width40.6in
Haulage Power2 × 125 kW (2 × 168 hp)
Body Thickness24in
Haulage Pull (maximum) - Low Downdrives96.8ton (US)
Haulage Pull (maximum) - High Downdrives100.8ton (US)
Cutting Drum Speed - RA75039.4, 44.9 and 54.2 rpm
Haulage Speed (maximum) - Low Downdrives102.9ft/min
Cutting Drum Speed - RA56040.2, 46.6 and 52.6 rpm
Haulage Speed (maximum) - High Downdrives98.8ft/min
Type (1)Single powerpack with less parts to fail and less tasks for quick and easy maintenance
Type (5)For use with ISO 68 hydraulic oils
Type (2)Fixed displacement pump (Standard) – Capacity at 50 Hz: 49 L/min (10.8 gal/min); Capacity at 60 Hz: 59 L/min (13 gal/min); Operating Pressure: 280 bar (4,060 psi). Fixed displacement pump (Option) – Capacity at 50 Hz: 62 L/min (13.6 gal/min); Capacity at
Type (7)Reliable low-voltage pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz)
Type (3)Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity
Type (4)Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature)
Type (6)Available with 6 section valve bank
Type (8)Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls)
Type (2)High current carrying capacity of 400 amps; accommodation of trailing cables up to 120 mm² (4/0 AWG)
Type (5)Containing cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and visible disconnect
Type (3)Internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored
Type (1)This flameproof module contains most of the shearer electrical control and power distribution components.
Type (4)LV circuit breakers resettable through FLP cover (reduced downtime) Powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication
TypeFlameproof 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.
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.
Type (1)This model of shearer is available with headlights, cameras, methane monitoring, end displays and audible alarms.
Type (2)The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066.
Type (1)All hose assemblies are to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402.
Type (3)Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO TS 17165N2 and SAE J1273)
Type (4)Cat® hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA
Type (4)Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA. MDG 41 compliant hoses are available for Australia.
Type (3)Hose selection and routing per industry standard best practices (including MDG41, ISO TS 17165N2 and SAE J1273).
Type (2)The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066.
Type (1)All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402.
Type (6)Onboard water filtration (optional)
Type (5)Stainless steel fittings (optional)
TypeA comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis.
Type (3)Fast Ethernet Broadband communication allows enhanced diagnostics and analysis
Type (8)Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional)
Type (2)Modular design allows individual configuration (from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation) to meet customer requirements
Type (7)Shearer automation levels available:
– Standard Machine Control
– Basic Automation
– Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control)
Type (9)Horizon Control from PMC-R Controls to allow corrections to Floor and Roof drum cutting heights (optional)
Type (4)Control system architecture with backup functionality
Type (10)Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional)
Type (1)Distributed, high-performance PMC-S control system for machine control, health monitoring, system protection and predictive maintenance
Type (6)Machine performance algorithm “advanced motor and speed control” for increased machine uptime, coal production and longer service life
Type (5)Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance
Type (7)Available cutter motors – 620 kW and 750 kW at 50 Hz (998 hp and 1,207 hp at 60 Hz)
Type (6)Maximum drum diameter of 2500 mm (98 in)
Type (8)Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional)
Type (1)Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds
Type (4)Transmission rating of 750 kW at 50 Hz (1,207 hp at 60 Hz)
Type (3)Quillshaft transmission protection
Type (5)Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication)
Type (9)Vibration monitoring (optional)
Type (2)Integral monitoring transducers
Type (4)Modular design enabling for selective overhauls
Type (2)Maximum protection of electrical boxes, providing the highest level of flameproof integrity, protects gearboxes against torsion
Type (3)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
Type (5)Spray boom retrofittable
Type (6)Mainframe add additional weight to cope with the most challenging cutting conditions
AFC Pan Width - Minimum41in
Diameter - Shearer Cutting Drum63in
Machine Height - Over Main Body58in
Clearance from Drum to AFC Toeplate12in
Ranging Arm Cutting Drum Diameter63in
Height - Top of Machine Main Body58in
AFC Pan Width - Maximum53in
Cutting Height - Minimum71in
Ranging Arm Length - Hinge to Drum111in
Distance Between Ranging Arm Hinge Points332in
Maximum Cutting Drum Overall Width45in
Cutting Height - Maximum155in
Shearer Drum Undercut of Floor16in
Distance Between Drums with Arms Horizontal554in
Vertical Tunnel Clearance24in
Distance Between Trapping Shoe Centers252in