Face conveyors are the backbone of any longwall. They act as the guide for the plow or shearer and as an anchor for the advancing roof supports. High-performance Cat® face conveyors are the most powerful transport systems in underground mining. In service worldwide, Cat face conveyors have achieved haulage rates of 5 000 tonnes per hour (5,512 tons per hour) and even greater at peaks.
The PF range offers the right line pan to suit different needs. The PF3 meets capacities of up to 1 300 tonnes (1,443 tons) per hour over the PF4 and PF 5, while the state-of-the-art PF 6 line pan meets capacities of up to 5 000 tonnes (5,512 tons) per hour.
The PF 6 and PF 5 were specially designed for use in difficult geological conditions such as abrasive mined material or seams with difficult adjacent rock.
NOTE: Models subject to regional availability. Please check with your local dealer for more information.
Width Outside | 822 mm / 32.4 in |
Top Plate Thickness | 30 mm / 1.2 in |
Bottom Plate Thickness | 20 mm / 0.8 in |
Dogbone Breaking Force | 2,000 kN |
Production Average Per Hour | 1 300 tonnes / 1,433 tons |
Width Outside | 932 mm / 36.7 in 1 032 mm / 40.6 in 1 132 mm / 44.6 in |
Top Plate Thickness | 40 mm / 1.6 in |
Bottom Plate Thickness | 25 mm / 1.0 in |
Dogbone Breaking Force | 3,600 kN |
Production Average Per Hour | 1 800 tonnes / 1,984 tons 2 500 tonnes / 2,756 tons 3 500 tonnes / 3,858 tons |
Width Outside | 1 042 mm / 41.0 in 1 142 mm / 45.0 in 1 342 mm / 52.8 in |
Top Plate Thickness | 50 mm / 2.0 in |
Bottom Plate Thickness | 30 mm / 1.2 in |
Dogbone Breaking Force | 4,500 kN |
Production Average Per Hour | 2 500 tonnes / 2,756 tons 3 500 tonnes / 3,858 tons 5 000 tonnes / 5,512 tons |
The modular design of the PF 6 separates extremely wear-resistant parts (e.g., sliding surfaces) of hardened rolled steel and the supporting substructure made of more elastic steels. This means that cracks in wear parts are not a problem for the integrity of the line pan, allow simple reconditioning, and guarantee long wear resistance and high stability.
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Width Outside | 1 042 mm / 41.0 in 1 142 mm / 45.0 in 1 342 mm / 52.8 in |
Top Plate Thickness | 30 - 25 mm / 1.2 - 1.0 in |
Bottom Plate Thickness | 30 mm / 1.2 in |
Dogbone Breaking Force | 4,500 kN |
Production Average Per Hour | 2 500 tonnes / 2,756 tons 3 500 tonnes / 3,858 tons 5 000 tonnes / 5,512 tons |