DRIVE FRAMES
Having cut our teeth producing equipment in the 1990s for a mine with arguably the most grueling geological conditions in the U.S., you could say we know a thing or two about delivering heavy duty equipment built to perform.
Longwall Associates head and tail drives are unmatched in engineering prowess. Guaranteed to effectively and efficiently deliver coal to your stageloader while maximizing cutting speed and minimizing horsepower consumption, Longwall Associates head drives incorporate exclusive designs with the reliability you have come to expect from our company. Our tail drives are no less impressive with their ability to maximize shearer cut-out and undercut with minimal race wear and reduced power consumption. Whatever your mining conditions, you can count on Longwall Associates head drives and tail drives to consistently deliver the power and production you need to perform.
Drive Frame Features:
- Protected power units, purposefully designed for ease of power unit change-out
- Easy-to-maintain, lightweight covers can be removed by one person
- Special cowl design for simple chain installation and removal
- Easy sprocket access maximizes safety
- Field-proven design eliminates carry back and minimizes sprocket wear
- Original bolt-less inspection covers
- Single-cylinder, variable tension tail drive with one meter (39”) extension
PANLINES AND HAULAGE
To maximize operational advantages, your panline must be custom engineered for peak Power, Production and Performance and no other supplier delivers like Longwall Associates. Using proprietary materials and patented designs and processes, Longwall Associates panlines are handcrafted in the U.S.A. to thrive in any condition – from absolutely ideal to unimaginably brutal.
Every day, Longwall Associates panlines prove their superior performance and earn their stellar reputation on three continents.
We could not be more proud to say that every single panline that has left our facility has been custom-designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
Longwall Pan Lines
Pan Line features:
- Patented deck plate design provides longer pan life and stronger structure
- Original bolt-less inspection door system for easy removal
- 400-ton and 500-ton dogbone connection
- Full penetration top deckplate weld
- Machined pan ends for quieter operation and controlled face length
- Painstakingly customized and precision engineered
LONGWALL HAULAGE SYSTEMS
To complement your OEM Longwall Associates panline, we offer field-proven haulage systems including Gear Rack™, Super Gear Rack™ and Jumbo Gear Rack™ haulage.
Haulage features:
- Designed specifically to withstand high forces and resist abrasion
- Headed retaining pin will not foul trapping shoes
- Interchangeable with existing shearing machine down drives