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SANDVIK CONTINUOUS MINERS PRODUCT RANGE

MINING MORE
THE MECHANICS OF

The Mechanics of Mining More | Sandvik Continuous Miner Range

 ENGINEERED
TO BOOST YOUR
PRODUCTIVITY
Developed for high productivity and low cost of ownership in
THE MECHANICS OF MINING MORE
modern room and pillar mines, our comprehensive range of Why just reach your production targets when you can exceed them? Tough
Sandvik continuous miners offers you a higher net cutting rate, and uncompromising, Sandvik continuous miners are built to get the most
quicker loading times and lower costs per ton. out of your mining operations. Thanks to a higher weight classes, shear-up
capability and loading and conveying modules with higher installed power,
our continuous miners boost your productivity by 10–20 percent compared
Backed up by our dedicated round-the-clock service, qualified to others in their range.
engineers and original, quality parts, these underground miners
make sure you mine more for longer. THE MECHANICS OF LOW COST
Enjoy a lower total cost of ownership through 20 percent longer operating
time between overhauls. With a cost per ton that is equal or better than other
continuous miners and decreased maintenance intervals, you achieve higher
productivity and lower fixed costs. Not only does this mean that Sandvik
continuous miners can save you money, but they free up capital for other
needs you may have in order to successfully operate your mine.

THE MECHANICS OF LONGER LIFE

Built using top-quality parts, you’ll benefit from less maintenance and an
extended cycle between overhauls. Short repair times and excellent service
backup keep machines running longer, giving you the peace of mind to
concentrate on commanding a successful operation.

THE MECHANICS OF BEING BETTER

Sandvik continuous miners offer a smarter, more cost-efficient way to meet
your production targets. We engineer our MC series using sturdy, rugged
structural components and robust gearboxes. Semi-automated and with
higher weight classes these continuous miners offer a higher cutting rate
and quicker loading time. They also include a health monitoring function to
give you advance warning of any problems before they arise.

THE MECHANICS OF EXCELLENCE

With excellent mechanics, come excellent results. The higher installed power
of Sandvik continuous miners gives you a higher cutting force and conse-
quently increased cutting rate. They deliver increased running time without
need of a torque shaft. Add a range of smart functions, including feedback for
process management and overload protection on the machine and its compo-
nents, and you get an excellent system that maximizes your operational profit.

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 THE POWER YOU WANT,
THE RELIABILITY YOU NEED
D
E
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I
F

The Sandvik series of continuous miners satisfies all seam

PRECISION
conditions in room and pillar mines. Segmented for low-, medium-
and high-seam applications, our continuous miners are all equipped
ENGINEERING
with the functions you expect to maximize productivity and reli-
ability and minimize cost for any seam. PAYS OFF
MC250 MC350 MC430 MC470
A. Total length (m) 9.5 10.9 12.0 12.0
Total approximate weight (t)
B. Machine height (m)
C. Width across chassis (m)
45
1.6
2.45
65
1.25
3.3
100
1.56
3.66
126
2.65
3.66
MC470 SETS RECORDS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Tested at South Africa’s South Witbank coal mine,
the mid-seam Sandvik MC470 produced around
8 
MC470
Ground clearance (mm) 280 250 300 440
800,000 tons of run-of-mine coal during its first year of
Total installed power (kW) 267 591 672 930 production. That is 50,000 tons more than the current
(at 1,100 V/50 Hz) (at 1,000 V/50 Hz) (at 1,000 V/50 Hz) (at 3.3 kW/50Hz)
South African average of 750,000 tons per year. Since
D. Cutting width (m)
E. Drum diameter (mm)
F. Minimum cutting height (m)
2.7
950
1.8
3.5
1,100
1.4
3.8
1,250
1.6
3.8
1,400
2.8
then, the machine constantly produces at record levels.
One MC400 series machine even registered at over
one million tons in 2014.
5 
MC430
G. Maximum cutting height (m) 3.6 3.1 4.0 5.0
Cuttable unaxial compressive strength (MPa) 30–60 up to 40 up to 70 up to 70
The encouraging results have led to further orders from
Installed power (kW) Cutter motor 132 2 ×150 2 × 200 2 × 270
South African coal mines, where a total of eight MC470
Loading device
Loading capacity (t/min)
H. Loading width (m)
Spinners
15
2.5
Spinners
10–30
3.3
Spinners
40
3.7
Spinners
45
3.7
machines, five MC430 continuous miners, and one MC350
unit now in operation, and the fleet is continuously growing. 1 
MC350
I. Conveyor width (mm) 600 960 960 960
Conveyor capacity (t/min) 15 10–30 40 45
Tram speed (m/min) 0–20 0–23 0–20 0–21
Maximum tram speed (m/min) 20 23 20 21
Ground pressure (N/om ) 2
14 16 19 27

Sandvik Mining reserves the right to make changes to the information on this data sheet without prior notification to users.
Please contact a Sandvik representative for clarification on specifications and options.

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 YOUR COMPLETE
MINING SUPPLIER

From excavating to logistics, we have a complete integrated

solution to make mining more productive and profitable.
Check out our available system solutions in the table below.

ENGINEERED FOR UPTIME

Our electrically-powered, track-mounted continuous miners are designed to contin-
uously cut coal and industrial minerals, eliminating the need for drill-and-blast. Using
advanced cutting technology, they cut and gather the material simultaneously and
1
convey it into shuttle cars, haul trucks or a continuous haulage system.
3
The machines are flame-proofed according to country regulations, such as
MSHA (USA) and SANS (South Africa). They are engineered to increase your
profits and decrease your physical and administrative workload.
2
PRODUCTIVITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
When you can predict your productivity you predict profitability. That’s why we offer
you a complete parts and service offering. It’s about removing risk from your operations.

Our highly trained, expert engineers ensure you get the right parts and service
to ensure safe operation, low operating costs and long service life. Service from
Sandvik isn’t just quick and convenient. It gives you guaranteed uptime and an
increase in process efficiency and equipment reliability you can count on. 4

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YOUR COMPLETE MINING SYSTEM

1 EXCAVATE unrivaled durability in global applications. They’re the 4 TRANSPORT 5 LOGISTICS

Our electrically-powered, track-mounted continuous perfect tools for any roof or rib bolting application. Designed for the special demands and extreme Sandvik underground loaders with a capacity of up
miners cut coal and soft minerals continuously. They Support products: Platform-or twin boom bolter miners, operating conditions of underground environments, to 12 tons for high productivity while utilizing mechan-
cut and gather the material simultaneously and convey integrated bolting, support manipulator our conveyors have proven components and are ideal ically actuated diesel power packages for low TCO.
it into shuttle cars, coal haulers or a continuous haul- for coal and ore mining. Our latest loaders have major ergonomic design
age system. 3 LOAD Transport products: Conveyor systems, mobile booth improvements. Engineered with pressure-compensated
Excavation products: Bolter miner, continuous miner, Sandvik electric shuttle cars are designed to support end, idlers and rollers hydraulic systems to ensure maximum efficiency
roadheader, cutter picks high-capacity continuous miners and roadheaders. Load, whilst conserving power. Can be used in conjunction
transport and discharge the cut material easily, quickly with quick detach system attachments to support
2 SUPPORT and effi ciently. They are fast, highly maneuverable and room and pillar operations.
Sandvik high performance platform bolter or twin-boom extremely productive. Logistics products: Utility LHDs, QDS
mobile bolters combine safety and performance with Loading products: Shuttle car, mobile conveyor, feeder breaker

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