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EL1000 Longwall Shearer
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)
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Cat EL1000 features a robust, modular design, designed for top productivity, enhanced safety and the best reliability in the industry. Using high cutting and haulage power, this compact powerhouse makes maximum impact in low and medium coal seams. Equipped with a state-of-the-art automation, it delivers efficient cycle times and cutting consistency with face alignment and horizon control.
Downdrive - DD100
Type (3)
Removable modular top drive wheel assembly (top cover allows easy and quick inspections)
Type (6)
Reconfigurable downdrive and shoe posts for different pan widths or seam heights
Type (4)
Trapping shoe with replaceable wear inserts (for indirect drives)
Type (2)
Fully removable, modular gearbox
Type (1)
Configurations for direct and indirect drives
Type (5)
Suitable for all rack type systems
Dust Suppression
Available Solutions
Wide range of dust suppression solutions available:<br>– Body sprays<br>– Spray booms<br>– Sloughing plate sprays<br>– Spray rings (in place of cowls)<br>– Shearer cleaners
Electrical Control Box - ECB2
Type (4)
LV circuit breakers resettable through FLP cover (reduced downtime)
Type (6)
Containing cutter motor contactors, circuit breakers, control transformer, current monitoring, HV fuses, earth leakage and visible disconnect
Type (1)
Flameproof module containing the majority of the electrical control and power distribution components
Type (3)
Internal chassis can be ‘bench built,’ tested and stored
Type (2)
High current carrying capacity of 400 amps; accommodation of trailing cables up to 120 mm² (4/0 AWG)
Type (5)
Powerful PMC Evo-S control system with state-of-the-art Ethernet communication
Electrical Material
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.
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.
Haulage Unit - HU100
Type (4)
Closed loop control for accurate load-sharing and increased service life of rackbar and sprocket
Type (6)
Oil temperature monitoring
Type (7)
Quill shaft transmission protection
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 (5)
Haulage unit accepts hydraulic motor for installation and face recovery
Type (3)
Fast oil drain functionality
Type (9)
Vibration monitoring (optional)
Type (8)
Machine parking brake (optional)
Health Monitoring
Type
A comprehensive health monitoring system is available, including oil levels and temperatures, flows, pressures and vibration analysis.
Hydraulic Material
Type (1)
All Cat hose assemblies are designed according to ISO 6805 and proof tested according to EN ISO 1402.
Type (4)
Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA
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)
Machine @ 50 Hz
Seam Range
1.6-3.9 m (63-154 in)
Installed Power
1230 kW (1,649 hp)
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers
45.25 ft
13,780 mm
Available Cutting Power
2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp)
Cutting Drum Diameter
1500 to 2000 mm (59 to 79 in)
Cutting Drum Speed
33.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm
Haulage Control
AC inverter drive
Haulage Speed
Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min)
Haulage Pull
Up to 622.3 kN (Up to 62.5 tons)
Pump Motor
40.2 HP
30 kW
Body Height
21.6 in
550 mm
Machine Weight - Approximate
66 ton (US)
60 t
Operating Voltage
3,300 V
3,300 V
Minimum Pan Width
32.7 in
832 mm
Haulage Power
2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)
Machine @ 60 Hz
Seam Range
1.6-4.0 m (63-156 in)
Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers
45.25 ft
13,780 mm
Installed Power
1435 kW (1,924 hp)
Available Cutting Power
2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp)
Cutting Drum Diameter
1550 to 2007 mm (61 to 79 in)
Cutting Drum Speed
40.2, 46.6 and 52.5 rpm
Haulage Control
AC inverter drive
Haulage Speed
Up to 29.5 m/min (Up to 97 ft/min)
Haulage Pull
Up to 697 kN (Up to 70 tons)
Pump Motor
48 HP
36 kW
Body Height
21.6 in
550 mm
Machine Weight - Approximate
66 ton (US)
60 t
Operating Voltage
4,160 V
4,160 V
Minimum Pan Width
32.7 in
832 mm
Haulage Power
2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)
Machine Automation and Communication
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 (4)
Control system architecture with backup functionality
Type (2)
Modular design allows individual configuration (from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation) to meet customer requirements
Type (5)
Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance
Type (8)
Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional)
Level of Automation (1)
Shearer automation levels available:<br>– Standard Machine Control<br>– Basic Automation<br>– Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control)
Type (3)
Fast Ethernet Broadband communication allows enhanced diagnostics and analysis
Type (1)
Distributed, high-performance PMC-S control system for machine control, health monitoring, system protection and predictive maintenance
Level of Automation (2)
Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional)
Mainframe - MF1
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 (5)
Spray boom retrofittable
Type (3)
Split mainframe 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 (6)
Mainframe adds additional weight to cope with the most challenging cutting conditions
Powerpack - PP2
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 (4)
Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature)
Type (3)
Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity
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 (8)
Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls)
Ranging Arm
RA560 (6)
Robust cowl drive mechanism (optional)
RA560 (2)
Integral monitoring transducers
RA560 (5)
Separate oil compartments for high speed and planetary section (optimal cooling and lubrication)
RA560 (1)
Reconfigurable gear cassettes for adaptation of drum speeds
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 (3)
Quillshaft transmission protection
RA560 (7)
Vibration monitoring (optional)
Remote Control
Type (1)
Lightweight handheld device
Type (3)
Tilt, drop and impact detection
Type (2)
Color graphic display
Specifications
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)
Haulage System
2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp)
Installed Power
1,897 HP
1,200 kW
Typical Machine Length
46.16 ft
14 m
Water Circuit Material
Type (4)
Cat hoses are aligned with the standards of MSHA, DGMS and MA
Type (2)
The hoses are assembled to Hose Assembly Standard DIN 20066.
Type (6)
Onboard water filtration (optional)
Type (5)
Stainless steel fittings (optional)
Type (1)
All Cat hose assemblies are designed according 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 17165-2 and SAE J1273).
- Gate End Data Connection
- Powerline
- WLAN
- Coal Sizer
- 100 kW (134 hp)
- 200 kW (268 hp)
- Gate End Data Connection
- Fibre Optics
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