Overview
Our flexible and maneuverable battery-powered face haulers are designed to maximize the payload capacity in a given seam height. They're equipped with the HiPac 10 VFD Drive System, which increases ground speeds, improves haulage cycle time and delivers more work per battery discharge. Operators are comfortably and safely enclosed in a thick steel envelope with a clear view front and back. Convenient operator's control stick and scoop-type controls enable productivity. And to change directions, operators simply turn their heads.
Specifications
| Operating Height | 0.99-1.52 m (39-60 in) |
| Maximum Carrying Capacity | 9 tonnes (10 tons) 15 m3 (530 ft3) |
| Power Type | Battery |
Benefits & Features
Specifications
| Operating Height | 0.99-1.52 m (39-60 in) |
| Maximum Carrying Capacity | 9 tonnes (10 tons) 15 m3 (530 ft3) |
| Power Type | Battery |
| Overall Length - With Tailgate | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Wheel/Tires | 889 or 965 mm (35 or 38 in) |
| Empty Weight | — |
| Ground Clearance | 254 or 305 mm (10 or 12 in) |
| Engine | N/A |
| Maximum Tram Speed | — |
| Load Discharge Time | — |
| Power | Dual 26 kW (35 hp) DC motors |
| Payload Capacity | — |
| Power Type | Battery |
| Empty Weight - With 64-SS85-25 Battery | — |
| Empty Weight - With 64-SS100-25 Battery | — |
| Empty Weight - Without Battery | — |
| Cubic Feet Capacity - Maximum Payload - Calculated - Heaped with No Sideboards | — |
| Cubic Feet Capacity - Maximum Payload - Calculated - Struck Capacity | — |
| Terrain Compensation Articulation | (+) 15 degree/(-) 10 degree |
| Discharge Time | 24 seconds |
| Steering Articulation | 120 degrees total |
| Tram Speed (Speed Will Vary Depending On Floor Conditions) | 0-8.04 km/h (0-5 mph) |
| Components (1) | Battery tuned battery-lift shock absorption for ride comfort |
| Components (4) | Battery lift load-locking counterbalance valves for safety |
| Components (3) | Hydraulic component design and placement for ease of service and/or maintenance and fewer hydraulic components and hoses |
| Components (2) | Open Loop with gear pump hydraulic system |
| Pump Motor (1) | Alternating current motor: MSHA totally enclosed, explosion-proof, non-ventilated cooling, and foot-mounted |
| Reservoir | 189.27 L (50 gal) capacity reservoir equipped with breather and removable suction strainer. |
| Battery Changer Cylinder | Two (2) double-acting cylinders with 63.5 mm (2.5 in) shock-absorption relief system. |
| Pump (1) | Main hydraulic system, gear type pump directly splined to pump motor at 16 054 kPa (2,300 psi) |
| Valve Bank (2) | Functions: • Eject/Retract • Vertical Articulation (Terrain Compensation) • Battery Lift (Changer) • P.T.O. • Steering |
| Pump Motor (2) | Mine duty laminated frame |
| Pump (2) | Monitored by a glycerin-filled main system pressure gauge |
| Steering Cylinder | Two (2) double-acting cylinders with 63.5 mm (2.5 in) forged rods. Equipped with integrated shock-absorption relief system. |
| Valve Bank (1) | Five-section parallel type equipped with glycerin-filled pressure-monitoring gauge |
| Design (2) | Double-reduction parallel primary reducers equipped with integral multiple wet disc brakes and axle shaft |
| Design (3) | Mounted to a proprietary design planetary wheel end |
| Design (1) | Two proprietary design |
| Components (5) | Control system with operator interface accelerator and operator interface control handle |
| Components (3) | Lead acid battery DC power source |
| Components (1) | Operator interface diagnostic and information display |
| Components (4) | 36 kW (48 hp) inverter duty AC inductance pump motor |
| Components (6) | 56 kW (75 hp) AC inductance traction motor |
| Components (2) | Variable-frequency traction drive |
| Automatic Brake (2) | Equipped with totally enclosed multiple wet disc brake in each drive unit |
| Automatic Brake (1) | Spring-applied, hydraulic-released braking system controlled by electrical/hydraulic solenoid |
| Automatic Brake (3) | Equipped with manual hand pump brake release and glycerin-filled pressure monitoring gauge |
| Service | Two (2) hydraulic actuated, multiple wet disc brakes |
| Type | Heavy-duty, with bends utilized where applicable to reduce the number of indeterminate stresses introduced by welding. |
| Type (3) | Horizontal self-aligning pivot thrust bearings on the articulation and ball bearing on secondary articulation |
| Type (1) | Heavy-duty, dual-articulation joint, welded steel construction with steel pivot pins |
| Type (2) | Axial load rating of 261 269 kg (576,000 lb) |
| Type (1) | Ground Level Battery Changer System |
| Type (2) | No battery stands are required. |
| Type (3) | Hydraulically operated integral system that includes 2 independent battery lift arms that work simultaneously during operation. |
| Features (9) | Right-hand vertical articulation handle (terrain compensation) |
| Features (11) | Right-hand battery lock/unlock handle |
| Features (3) | Heavy-duty, adjustable, ergonomically designed operator's seat |
| Features (8) | Left-handed mechanical steering handle |
| Features (10) | Right hand battery changer handle |
| Features (14) | Easily visible glycerin-filled gauges |
| Features (5) | Right-foot-operated accelerator switch pedal |
| Features (7) | Warning gong |
| Features (6) | Dual panic tape switches that de-energize electrical system and apply automatic brake |
| Features (13) | Left-foot brake pedal |
| Features (15) | Side egress, access |
| Features (4) | Ergonomically designed control stick, for one-hand control of face hauler |
| Features (2) | Full height back and head protection |
| Features (12) | Right-handle battery float handle (independently located separate from valve bank) |
| Features (1) | Manual breaker lever reset |
| Types (3) | Two battery maintenance charts |
| Types (4) | Two electrical troubleshooting guides |
| Types (6) | Two operation and preventive maintenance manuals |
| Types (2) | Two parts manuals |
| Types (1) | One Linkone CD, which includes all above manuals in electronic format |
| Types (5) | Two battery maintenance manuals |
| Minimum Entry Width | — |
| Operating Height | 1066-1524 mm (42-60 in) |
| Outside Turning Radius | — |
| Frame Height | 914-990 mm (36-39 in) |
| Overall Length | — |
| Inside Turn Radius | — |
| Trailer | — |
| Width - Extended Deck | — |
| Minimum Canopy Height - With 35 in Tires | — |
| Trailer Height - With 35" Tires at Top of False Bottom | — |
| Trailer Frame Height - With 35" Tires | — |
| Ground Clearance - With 35" Tires | — |
Benefits & Features
Major Features
• Electric Drive Control System
• Payload Capacity
• Simple Hydraulics
• True Tracking
• Tire and Battery Options
Freedom of Movement
They can travel and unload faster than shuttle cars, carry a 15-20% greater payload and operate in narrow roadways with tighter turns.
Packed with Power
Each offers distinct advantages. All machines combine compact power, capacity and maneuverability with long-term availability and efficiency.
The Clean Air Act
As the world leader in battery-powered vehicles for the underground mining industry, we take pride in providing the world's most advanced battery-powered face haulers. Innovative solutions in power control and transmission contribute to making maximum use of battery power.
State-of-the-Art Drive Technology
The HiPAC 10 is a DC-to-AC variable-frequency inverter control that drives high-performance AC electric motors, which have superior speed-torque characteristics. It is up to 14% more efficient than traditional DC motors. This means higher loaded tram speeds, more responsive hydraulic functions, and more material hauled per battery charge. The HiPAC 10-machine management system speeds fault diagnosis, allowing rapid repairs and maximizing uptime. The new user interface can display data such as drive unit temperatures and distance traveled per battery charge.
Ergonomically-designed Cockpits
The ergonomic control stick gives the operator intuitive one-hand control of tram direction, lights, parking brake, four-wheel assist and pump motor start. The operator's display has been upgraded to show all operating parameters at a glance, with provision for fault analysis and data logging.
Frame Design
In the new FH120, the driving wheels are an equal distance from the articulation pivot, allowing precision true tracking of front and rear wheels. The resulting elimination of wheel scuff increases tire life and improves efficiency. It also enhances maneuverability, as the hopper section will fit within the same area as the tractor section.
Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing Center Section
The connecting plates for the bearing are manufactured from high-strength ASTM A514 steel, ensuring a strong and reliable articulation joint. The FH120 face hauler boasts a 240% increase in bolt moment capacity.
Proven Mine Duty Drivetrain
In addition to improved performance and power efficiency, AC motors eliminate the need for DC commutators and brush riggings, cutting operating costs and downtime. Two proprietary double reduction, parallel gear reducers equipped with multiple wet disc brakes connect to the planetary wheel ends.
One Powerful Package
Specially formulated premium-grade lead oxide is used in the flat plate design and each plate is individually formed prior to cell assembly, which assures uniform performance and maximization of amp-hour capacity. State-of-the-art computerized equipment is utilized in every phase of the production process, and stringent quality checks are made on each battery to ensure the highest level of performance.
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Standard Equipment
- Each design maximizes payloads in a given seam height.
- True tracking geometry improves maneuverability and decreases haulage cycle time.
- The Cat HiPAC 10 VFD drive system increases empty and loaded ground speed, improving haulage cycle time, delivering more work per battery charge and providing a machine management system.
- No trailing cables means unlimited flexibility when traversing the mine and getting to and from the face.
- Operators are comfortably and safely enclosed in a thick steel compartment with clear visibility to front and rear.
- Face haulers are powered by the East Penn Deka battery which provides the highest level of performance and productivity.
Optional Equipment
- Battery plugs/change cables/receptacles
- Chargers
- Batteries motor speed cutback
- Controller protective guarding
- Pump motor protective guarding
- Wheel guarding
- Canopy extension adapters
- Powerfill