Modern Mining July 2015

PRODUCT News

Sandvik CM designed for mid-size room-and-pillar applications ton that is equal or better than other con- tinuous miners makes this a very attractive offering.”

the continuous miners are all equipped with the functions expected to ensure maximum productivity, reliability and minimum cost for any seam. “By using Sandvik continuous miners our customers benefit frommore cost effi- cient operations,” says Bruno Reumueller, Product Line Management, Underground Coal and Minerals at Sandvik Mining. “Thanks to a higher weight class, shear-up capacity and loading and conveying mod- ules, our continuous miners can improve productivity by 10-20 per cent compared to other continuous miners in their range. In addition, extended operating time between overhauls and a cost per

The Sandvik MC350 continuous miner (CM), for mid-size room-and-pillar appli- cations, is the latest offering in the comprehensive range of continuous min- ers from Sandvik. The performance of the MC350 has reportedly been proven in extensive field tests in South Africa. Sandvik continuous miners, includ- ing the MC250, MC430, MC470, and now the MC350, satisfy all seam conditions in room-and-pillar mines. Segmented for low, medium and high seam applications,

The MC-series continuous miners are built using top quality parts, sturdy, rug- ged structural components and boast a robust gearbox. Semi-automated and with a higher weight class, they offer a higher cutting rate and quicker loading time. They can be fitted with a proximity detec- tion system to improve safety. A health monitoring function also ensures advance warning of any problems before they arise. “It’s all about availability of the equip- ment and predictability in the operations, and part of that is also our complete parts and service offering”, Reumueller says. “Our service engineers ensure that our customers get the right parts, rock tools and service at the right time to ensure safe operation, low operating costs and long service life”. John Scobbie, Sandvik Mining, tel (+27 11) 929 -3000, email: john.scobbie@sandvik.com

The Sandvik MC350 continuous miner.

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