Continuous haulage system with continuous miner, hopper car and SICON conveyor system for the project VACHS 500, USA. System serves as a permanent connection between the continuous mining machine and the permanently installed underground material handling system.
Features and values
- Capable of operating/conveying around 90° corners.
- No lost/waiting time as when using intermittent material clearing systems.
- Up to 30% machine utilisation gain.
- Reduction of strata maintenance cost.
Key specifications HB110
| Main data | |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 600 t/h |
| Material to be handled | coal |
| Length | 200 m (610 ft) |
| Min. operating height | 2100 mm (»83 in) |
| Max. operating width | 3500 mm (»138 in) |
| Project data | |
| Project name | VACHS 500 |
| Location | USA |
| Year of delivery | 2006 |