P&H 4100XPC exceeds 55,000 BCMs at Rolleston

摘要

According to manufacturer Joy Global, a new P&H 4100XPC AC electric mining shovel is exceeding productivity and availability expectations at Glencore's Rolleston coal mine. SIMON RIDGWAY, director, sales and marketing mining products, Joy Global Australasia said of the P&H 4100XPC, which loads 325 tonne trucks in three passes, "The shovel has achieved a record 55,000 BCMs moved in one standard shift (12 hours) during October 2013 with the Rolleston Coal personnel. Previously no shovel has broken the 50,000 BCM barrier.