EL1000 Longwall Shearer

EL1000 Longwall Shearer

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.

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Seam Range1.6-3.9 m (63-156 in)

Haulage Power2 × 100 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 134 hp @ 60 Hz)

Cutting Power2 × 500 kW @ 50 Hz (2 × 805 hp @ 60 Hz)

Typical Machine Length46.16ft

Haulage System2 × 85 kW (2 × 115 hp)

Installed Power1897HP

Seam Range1.6-3.9 m (63-154 in)

Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers45.25ft

Installed Power1230 kW (1,649 hp)

Available Cutting Power2 × 500 kW (2 × 671 hp)

Cutting Drum Diameter1500 to 2000 mm (59 to 79 in)

Cutting Drum Speed33.5, 38.8 and 43.8 rpm

Haulage ControlAC inverter drive

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

Haulage PullUp to 622.3 kN (Up to 62.5 tons)

Pump Motor40.2HP

Body Height21.6in

Machine Weight - Approximate66ton (US)

Operating Voltage3300V

Minimum Pan Width32.7in

Haulage Power2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

Seam Range1.6-4.0 m (63-156 in)

Typical Machine Length - Drum Centers45.25ft

Installed Power1435 kW (1,924 hp)

Available Cutting Power2 × 600 kW (2 × 805 hp)

Cutting Drum Diameter1550 to 2007 mm (61 to 79 in)

Cutting Drum Speed40.2, 46.6 and 52.5 rpm

Haulage ControlAC inverter drive

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

Haulage PullUp to 697 kN (Up to 70 tons)

Pump Motor48HP

Body Height21.6in

Machine Weight - Approximate66ton (US)

Operating Voltage4160V

Minimum Pan Width32.7in

Haulage Power2 × 100 kW (2 × 134 hp)

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)

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)

Type (1)Configurations for direct and indirect drives

Type (5)Suitable for all rack type systems

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

Type (2)Fully removable, modular gearbox

Type (5)For use with ISO 68 hydraulic oils

Type (3)Robust hydraulic reservoir of 140 L (37 gal) capacity

Type (6)Available with 6 section valve bank

Type (1)Single powerpack with less parts to fail and less tasks for quick and easy maintenance

Type (7)Reliable low-voltage pump motor rating of 30 kW @ 50 Hz (48 hp @ 60 Hz)

Type (2)Fixed displacement pump with two options

Type (4)Integral monitoring transducers (oil level and temperature)

Type (8)Optional boost valve for accelerated gate end operations (recommended for cowls)

Type (4)Modular design enabling for selective overhauls

Type (3)Split mainframe available in case of transportation limitations

Type (5)Spray boom retrofittable

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

Type (6)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)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 (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

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 (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.

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 (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

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)

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

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

Type (8)Shearer Remote Operation to allow machine control from a safe remote location outside the face (optional)

Type (4)Control system architecture with backup functionality

Level of Automation (1)Shearer automation levels available:
– Standard Machine Control
– Basic Automation
– Advanced Automation (including face alignment horizon control)

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 (5)Widespread use of intrinsically safe components for improved serviceability and maintenance

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

Level of Automation (2)Pan Angle Measurement System (PAMS) enabling fully automated gate end cutting sequences without machine operator interactions (optional)

Type (7)Horizon Control from PMC-R Controls to allow corrections to Floor and Roof drum cutting heights (optional)

Type (3)Tilt, drop and impact detection

Type (1)Lightweight handheld device

Type (2)Color graphic display

Standard

Powerline

WLAN

Optional

Fibre Optics

Optional

100 kW (134 hp)

200 kW (268 hp)

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