JOY MINING MACHINERY

A Joy Global Inc. Company

Meadow Lands, PA Bluefield, VA Duffield, VA

Phone: 724-873-4200 Phone: 276-322-5421 Phone: 276-431-2821
Fax: 724-873-4354 Fax: 276-322-1230 Fax: 276-431-2384

Mt. Vernon, IL Wellington, UT

Phone: 618-242-3650 Phone: 435-637-6161
Fax: 618-242-8509 Fax: 435-647-8942

Pinxton, England Moss Vale, Australia Steeledale, South Africa

Phone: 44-1773-515200 Phone: 612-4860-3800 Phone: 2711-406-6100
Fax: 44-1773-515300 Fax: 612-4860-3910 Fax: 2711-613-8518

www.joy.com
All JOY products and services are sold subject to Joy’s standard terms and conditions of sale, including its limited warranty.
These will be furnished upon request. The company reserves the right to alter or improve the design or construction of its
machinery as described herein and to furnish it, when so altered, without reference to the illustration or descriptions in this bulletin.

Bulletin No. HS06-1M-0205-R1 ©2004 Joy Mining Machinery

Haulage
Systems
Joy is a leader in the development
of innovative mining technology and
equipment designed to enable our
customers to consistently produce at
the lowest cost per ton over the life
cycle of the equipment.

Complete Haulage Systems

Joy offers a complete range of haulage
products to suit the needs of various
mining operations worldwide.

Joy is globally recognized as a leading

manufacturer of haulage systems.
Joy provides its customers with a single,
accountable source for shuttle cars and
flexible conveyor trains.

OPTIDRIVE is here Joy manufactures all the elements of a

Joy’s new OPTIDRIVE is now available
on JOY haulage products. The variable
frequency AC drive system optimizes
modern, high production mining system and
provides the integrated approach necessary
for the productivity gains required for
success in underground mining.

machine controls, motors and mechanics

on all JOY haulage systems.
JOY MINING MACHINERY
A Joy Global Inc. Company
Historically, each part of a mining system
has been designed and manufactured by
different suppliers. Working independently,
these companies improved the availability
of individual elements to the mid-to-upper
90% level. Manufacturers optimized the
performance of their products with limited
concern of the effect that these isolated
improvements might have on the
 Realize lowest cost per ton in
haulage system applications.

total system. The approach led to mismatched systems that did not always provide the industry
with the best solutions.

Several benefits to mining companies are provided with the design and supply of all the major
elements of the system under single engineering and manufacturing control. Producers that
choose JOY Integrated Mining Systems obtain all of these benefits leading to the lowest cost per
ton in mining system applications.

Joy is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of haulage systems providing customers

with a single accountable source for shuttle cars and flexible conveyor trains (FCT).

The role of haulage equipment is to efficiently remove the cut material from the working face
in such a manner so as to enhance the performance of the continuous miner and maximize the
productivity of the overall section. Joy fully understands this role and proactively works with
the mining industry to provide comprehensive “system” solutions to suit individual
application needs.
Shuttle Cars
S ince the introduction of our first shuttle car in 1938, JOY shuttle cars continue to be the main
stay of the industry for batch haulage vehicles. Their unsurpassed reliability, low operating cost and
sustained high levels of productivity are unmatched. Through the extensive use of sophisticated
computer-aided design systems, shuttle cars continue to develop, evolve and improve.

• New suspension and radio remote control systems have been specifically developed to meet the
changing industry needs.

• Individual key components, such as axles and spooling devices, are being systematically
improved internally in ways that can not be replicated by secondary rebuilders.

• The 21SC and 10SC wheel units have been improved

to increase strength and load bearing capability.
Individual components including gears, shafts and
planet carriers have been optimized using the latest
available technology in engineering design tools.

Key Standard & Optional Features

JOY shuttle cars are equipped with many standard features such as wet brakes, long life 4.1 inch (104mm)
pitch conveyor chain, cam spooling devices, metallic face seals in the wheel units, grease take-up,
recessed and flanged sheave wheels, fiberglass ventilated cable reel flanges, abrasion resistant conveyor
deckplate, vacuum contactors, bolted sideboards, modulating valve brake control, a cast pivot axle and
segmented hoses.

JOY shuttle cars can further be equipped with optional features such as service jacks, foam filled tires,
electrical power take-off, hourmeter, various sideboard arrangements, built up loading end and wheel
covers. A four wheel independent suspension system having eight elastomeric struts is available on
select shuttle car models. Radio remote control for extended cutting depths is also available.
OPTIDRIVE
Joy’s new OPTIDRIVE - an AC Variable Frequency Drive system - integrates electrical, software,
TM

electronic and mechanical systems, providing every JOY shuttle car a wealth of valuable features:

• More Production The vehicle tram speed is now at the statutory limit of 6 mph (2.7 m/sec)
which means more trips per shift. The drive also significantly increases the tractive effort
available, which improves the ability to climb gradients and drive through bad bottoms.

• Regenerative Braking Continuous regenerative braking allows the mechanical brakes to run
cooler and provides the ability for the car to hold speed when descending gradients.

• Less Maintenance and Inventory AC traction motors mean less motor maintenance because
there are no brushes to inspect and replace. The new OPTIDRIVE will require less control
maintenance because no soft-start units are necessary. Common OPTIDRIVE components
among JOY shuttle cars, miners, shearers and flexible conveyor trains allow less inventory
required to support your fleet.

• Better Maneuverability and Control The active left-right load sharing results in better turning
and more clearance between the car and ribs while turning. The infinitely variable tram pedal
provides better operator control and less operator fatigue.
Flexible Conveyor Train
The next improvement in continuous haulage

T he JOY Flexible Conveyor Train (FCT) enhances the capability of the continuous miner by becoming
an integral part of a matched system. In order to get the most from today's high production continuous
miners, a continuous haulage system must be just that... truly continuous.

The 4FCT model simultaneously conveys material and trams to follow the continuous miner's every
move, while providing a continuous flow of material to the panel belt. While decreasing the downtime
associated with maintenance and repairs, the 4FCT offers
a one-person operation, radio remote control, and a variety
of features and options to maximize
the productivity of the mine.

Reliability
The 4FCT design has proven to have high reliability. The redesigned traction and belt systems have
minimized parts usage and maintenance. New improved machine diagnostics and maintenance features
have been combined to augment the ease of operation.

Features
The 4FCT conveys and trams simultaneously utilizing OPTIDRIVE technology to provide real value in
belt and traction system operation. The redesigned lumpbreaker front end provides improved availability
and maneuverability, and manages surges to enhance flow and belt loading characteristics. The latest
belt drive design improves the belt startup, decreasing the stresses in the belt. The new traction system
design is completely modular having a significant reduction in parts and drives. The JNA system allows
the traction and belt speeds to be changed easily to match the continuous miner and the mining cycle.

Haulage Capacity
The 42" (1.07 m) wide belt provides flow rates up to 27 tons/minute (24.5 tonnes/minute) in coal
and 40 tons/minute (36.3 tonnes/min) in salt, trona, gypsum and potash. Loading interfaces from
the receiving hopper to the 4FCT and then to the panel belt have been designed to minimize carry
back while closely matching material velocities.
JOY MINING MACHINERY
A Joy Global Inc. Company

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