Bucyrus has released the Power Chain, designed address unplanned downtime of the entire longwall in the event of chain failure.
The Bucyrus Power Chain was specifically designed to extend service life far beyond a single panel, and according to the company, the first field trials indicate that the chain may last three to four times longer than a conventional conveyor chain.
The Bucyrus Power Chain is also designed to increase surface area at critical wear points, thus reducing friction and wear, and in contrast to regular chains, has two types of link.
The Power Chain’s vertical link has a 42 mm diameter and is rolled to form a semicircular cross-section, which offers greater link surface area.
According to Bucyrus, the design of the Power Chain almost halves surface pressure at contact point, while greater contact surface results in less friction and wear.
Bucyrus said initial trials with the Power Chain have demonstrated a drastic reduction in wear rates.
Bucyrus
guido.schawohl@de.bucyrus.com
www.bucyrus.com